Pharo Ventures is the commercial, for-profit arm of The Pharo Foundation and has been set up to harness the power of a vibrant private sector by investing in enterprises across a variety of spheres within East Africa. 

The objective is to build and grow commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses. The focus is maximising the creation of economic value and jobs for local communities.

We have a vision of an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. Matching that vision is our ambition to create a portfolio of sustainable business across the region that provide superior products or services and increase the competitiveness of their sectors while creating thousands of new jobs.  We believe we can achieve our vision and ambitions by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Pharo Ventures has country offices in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Somaliland (Hargeisa).

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The Addis Ababa office likely manages supply chain operations, finance, human resources, and administrative support.

Addis Ababa

The Nairobi office likely focuses on operational management and investment analysis in the East African market.

Nairobi

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This department manages financial operations and oversees procurement and logistics activities.

Finance and Procurement

This department oversees the production processes and management of plant operations to ensure efficiency and quality.

Manufacturing Operations

This department manages administrative support functions and human resource coordination.

Administrative Services

This department provides strategic direction and overall leadership for the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department focuses on evaluating and analyzing investment opportunities to guide financial decision-making.

Investment Analysis

This department focuses on scientific research and financial management to support organizational goals.

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Manufacturing Operations

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Executive Leadership

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Pharo Ventures

Org chart

Teams

Finance and Procurement

Manufacturing Operations

Administrative Services

Executive Leadership

Investment Analysis

Research and Finance

Offices

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