• Who We Are

    We are a team of project developers, investment professionals and entrepreneurs that bring a wealth of global investment and operational expertise to the infrastructure, energy and technology sectors across West Africa. We believe the best opportunities are the ones you create and that is why development is at the core of who we are.

Why Blackaion

We are a local team with global experience in infrastructure investing. We have strong relationships with equipment manufacturers, technologists, development banks, private equity and governments. Not only do we understand the intricacies of doing business in some of the most difficult markets in Africa, we also understand that localization of capabilities and speed of execution are critical to successful deal closure.

Our Businesses


Blackaion Energy

BE is an innovative solar development company using best -in-class technology solutions for offsetting energy costs for commercial and industrial businesses in Nigeria. BE’s current and pipeline projects will service customers in telecoms, hospitality, food & beverage, manufacturing and the mining sectors. BE is also a distributor of Zola Electric’s Flex and Infinity power system.

BLKA Ventures

BLKA Ventures is a venture development and investment company which is helping to scale a number of technology start-ups at pre-seed and seed-stage across different sectors including fintech, gaming, health-tech and e-commerce.




Blackaion Infrastructure Technology Fund (BITF)

BITF is a dedicated PE Infrastructure fund investing project equity and growth capital to opportunities primarily in Energy Transition, Digital Infrastructure and the Environment. We define InfraTech as the intersection of digital technology with physical infrastructure to deliver efficient, connected, resilient and agile assets.

Leadership Team



Obiora Okoye

Co-Founder & Partner
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Okwu Njoku

Co-Founder & Partner
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Advisory Board



Erik Granskog

MD, Everstrong Capital

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Mohammad Kudia

CEO, Kudia Global Capital Advisors

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Rachel Moré – Oshodi

Deputy MD, Commercial Sales & Specialties, Total, Africa
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Felix Achibiri

Chairman, DFC Holdings

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