Kessner Capital Launches Private Credit Fund to Transform African Finance: A Decolonial Approach to Investment
In a significant move challenging traditional Western financial hegemony, Kessner Capital Management (KCM) has launched its first private credit fund, operational since March 2024. This initiative represents a crucial step toward decolonizing African finance and addressing systemic inequities in capital access.
Disrupting Neo-colonial Financial Structures
Moving beyond conventional banking systems that have historically marginalized Global South economies, Kessner Capital positions itself as a transformative force in alternative capital markets. The fund's approach centers on direct lending to profitable enterprises in critical sectors including agro-industry, renewable energy, infrastructure, technology, and financial services.
"We're not merely providing capital; we're partnering with enterprises to build sustainable, community-centered growth," explain co-founders Bruno-Maurice Monny and Benny Osei. "Our mission is to challenge existing power structures and create genuine economic autonomy."
Addressing Systemic Financial Exclusion
The scale of financial exclusion in Africa is staggering: the World Bank estimates an annual SME funding gap exceeding $331 billion, even as the continent projects 5.7% growth in 2025. This disparity exposes the ongoing impact of colonial financial structures and systematic disinvestment.
Intersectional Leadership Driving Change
The fund benefits from diverse leadership that understands both global finance and local contexts:
- Bruno-Maurice Monny: Former J.P. Morgan and BNP Paribas executive, bringing insider knowledge of structured credit
- Benny Osei: Previously with Leifbridge Capital and Bloomberg, specializing in emerging markets
Building Equitable Financial Futures
While partnering with NFG SA and international finance specialists, Kessner maintains decisional autonomy to ensure alignment with community interests. Their approach prioritizes sustainable development and social impact over extractive profit models.
"Kessner Capital represents more than investment - it's about redistributing economic power and creating authentic African financial sovereignty," the founders assert.
Contact for more information:
Email: info@kessner.co.uk
Website: www.kessner.co.uk