Olivier Furdelleis the inspiring Belgian investor who cofounded Teranga Capital Partnersin 2016 and whose leadership makes a positive impact as its Managing Director. Regarding his academic background, he holds a Master’s degree in Management Engineering from Solvay Business School in Belgium and completed executive leadership training at INSEAD in France. Before founding Teranga Capital alongside Omar Cissé, Olivier Furdelle served as Vice-President of Business Development and Planning at Belgacom (now Proximus), where he worked on mergers and acquisitions and investments in start-ups. Beyond providing essential equity financing, he serves as a trusted partner to local founders—guiding them through operational scaling, strategic governance, and sustainable business modeling. Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and investment in Africa, Olivier Furdelle is motivated by the ambition to accompany the African champions of today and tomorrow. His journey—from European corporate and consulting roles to building a homegrown impact vehicle in West Africa—embodies a commitment to bridging capital gaps with practical support, fostering resilient local businesses, and contributing to sustainable economic growth on the continent.
