Supporting leadership transition and co-founder exit, enabling both FirstWave Group and its founding team to proceed with our next chapters.

FirstWave Group is the leader within Africa's nascent aquaculture sector. We have built a vertically-integrated group of companies (starting with Yalelo!) across the production, distribution and retail of tilapia and aquafeeds in Southern and Eastern Africa. Our purpose is to sustainably provide an abundant supply of affordable protein to growing African markets.

Yalelo is a sustainable producer and marketer of tilapia in Zambia, implementing modern cage aquaculture on Lake Kariba and distributing under the Yalelo brand throughout Lusaka. Yalelo’s inclusive business model aims to increase Zambian food security and improve the livelihoods of all stakeholders.

Sdemane Farming is the leading Swazi marketer of specialty vegetables. Sdemane aggregates raw product from commercial and small-scale outgrowers, as well as from its own two farms in Swaziland. Export-grade beans, peas, baby marrows and other specialty vegetable crops are then packed and marketed through both branded and private label channels to customers in South Africa and the EU.

Sustainable Development Capital LLC is a small-cap private equity fund focused on providing capital to high-potential entrepreneurs in Swaziland. After making an investment, SDC takes an active role in the management of its portfolio companies, providing not only the capital required for sustainable growth but also the operational and strategic support necessary for long-term success. In addition to pursuing risk-adjusted returns for investors, SDC seeks to foster economic development and… Show more Sustainable Development Capital LLC is a small-cap private equity fund focused on providing capital to high-potential entrepreneurs in Swaziland. After making an investment, SDC takes an active role in the management of its portfolio companies, providing not only the capital required for sustainable growth but also the operational and strategic support necessary for long-term success. In addition to pursuing risk-adjusted returns for investors, SDC seeks to foster economic development and reduce local poverty. Show less