Private Investment Firm

Ron Kawamara

Investment Details

Investor Type
Private Investment Firm

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Hedge Funds, Commodities, Crypto, Distressed and Special Situations, ESG and Impact Investing, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds)

Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed

Geographical Focus
United States, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Infrastructure
  • Education
  • Renewable Energy
  • Agriculture
  • E-commerce
  • Logistics
  • Hospitality
  • Microfinance
  • Tourism
  • Green Tech
  • Security
  • Public Policy

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2018

Ron Kawamara, born on December 22, 1986, in Fort Portal, Uganda, is a prominent business executive and entrepreneur. He co-founded Hello Food in 2014, Uganda's first major online food delivery platform, which later became Jumia Food. Under his leadership, Jumia Uganda expanded significantly, and he played a pivotal role in Jumia's listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019, marking a significant milestone for African tech companies. In 2022, Ron transitioned to lead Hugamara, a long-term holding company dedicated to founding, acquiring, and creating businesses across various sectors, including hospitality, green tech, renewable energy, microfinance, security, and logistics. Hugamara operates in Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, with a portfolio of 18 ventures. Ron also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Uganda Tourism Board and has been involved in initiatives promoting e-commerce and public policy in Uganda. He is married to Cynthia Tumwine, and they have one child together.

Requirements
  • Focus on purpose-driven businesses with exceptional, values-driven leadership
  • Interest in sectors affecting daily life, including hospitality, green tech, renewable energy, microfinance, security, and logistics
  • Commitment to sustainable growth and innovation
  • Willingness to operate in Uganda, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Arab Emirates, and the United States
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Portfolio Companies
  • The Villa
  • The Patio
  • The Maze
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