He further elaborated on the firm’s ambition, saying, “Our goal is to turn these promising companies into regional leaders, building a diversified portfolio of high-performing, compliant brands with strong governance, unblocking the barriers to major operators investing with confidence.”
Tekkorp Capital Names Conor O’Donovan as New Africa Partner
To spearhead its efforts in Africa, Tekkorp has appointed Conor O’Donovan as its Africa partner. O’Donovan, who has been an associate partner at Tekkorp since March 2023, will lead the firm’s initiatives in the region. His role entails identifying new opportunities in Africa and assembling an advisory and management team to oversee investments and operations.
O’Donovan comes equipped with extensive experience in the African gaming sector, having founded Tribe54, an investment company focused on payments, fintech, gaming, and gambling in Africa. He has also spent five years with the NewPlay Group and has worked with Betyetu Group, a sports betting and gaming business active in East and West Africa. He remarked, “Tekkorp, alongside our strategic partners, is well-equipped to navigate these complexities and bring out the potential in strong, locally led businesses.”