DOB Equity
Dutch family-backed impact investor (Veessen, with a Nairobi office) investing patient capital in East African food, renewable energy and water companies.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- Veessen, Netherlands
- FOUNDED
- 1997
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- AfricaKenyaUGTZRW
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- ImpactDirect investments
- LATEST DEAL
- Irrisol Engineering · Sep 2026
Overview
DOB Equity describes itself as a Dutch family-backed impact investor focused on East Africa, with offices in Veessen in the Netherlands and Nairobi, Kenya. It invests patient capital in scalable businesses in sustainable food systems, renewable energy and water and sanitation, and works with portfolio companies on governance and risk. It states that it follows the code of conduct for ANBI (public-benefit) institutions. Its newest announced investment is Irrisol Engineering, a Ugandan solar-powered water company, in September 2026.
Investment thesis
Patient capital and active partnership in innovative, scalable East African businesses that contribute to a more social, sustainable and resilient society while delivering long-term profitability.
Holdings & investments (14)
- Irrisol Engineeringsince 2026
- DOB Africa Logistics Properties
- Cropnuts
- Ilara Health
- KenTaste
- Mr. Green Africa
- PowerGen
- Tanga Fresh
- Twiga
- Waterbus
- Kwanza Tukule
- Kwara
- Spouts International
- Victory Farms
People
- Ciku MugambiInvestment Director · source
- Anne NgugiSenior Investment Manager · source
- Nathan CheruiyotInvestment Associate · source
- Jonathan MukoroInvestment Associate · source
- Karen Serem WaithakaCEO · source
- Coen BoevéCFO · source
- Bas JongtienLegal Counsel · source
- Theo van StuijvenbergBoard Member · source
- Frank TobéBoard Member · source
Frequently asked questions
DOB Equity is a single family office based in Veessen, the Netherlands, founded in 1997.
DOB Equity invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes impact and direct investments.
DOB Equity invests in Food & Agriculture and Climate & Energy.
Key people at DOB Equity include Karen Serem Waithaka (CEO), Ciku Mugambi (Investment Director), Coen Boevé (CFO) and Bas Jongtien (Legal Counsel).
DOB Equity's holdings and investments include DOB Africa Logistics Properties, Cropnuts, Ilara Health, KenTaste, Mr. Green Africa, PowerGen, Tanga Fresh and Twiga, among others.
The most recent publicly reported investment by DOB Equity is Irrisol Engineering, announced in Sep 2026.