How Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes Earned Investors' Trust to Raise $80 Million for Nigerian Businesses

What does it really take to earn the trust of investors and raise $80 million? In this exclusive conversation, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, Founder and Managing Partner of Aruwa Capital Management, shares how she built one of Africa's leading investment firms, raised $80 million in investment capital, and backed 16 high-growth businesses. From her days on Wall Street to investing in Nigerian and African entrepreneurs, Adesuwa breaks down what investors really look for, why most businesses fail to raise capital, the mistakes founders make when pitching, and how entrepreneurs can build companies that attract serious investment. Whether you're an entrepreneur, startup founder, investor, business owner, student, or simply interested in wealth creation and the future of African business, this episode is packed with practical insights you won't want to miss. In this episode, we discuss: • How Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes raised $80 million • What investors look for before investing • How to attract investment for your business • The biggest fundraising mistakes entrepreneurs make • Building businesses that create long-term value • The future of venture capital and private equity in Africa • Why trust is the most valuable currency in business • Lessons from investing in 16 businesses If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone building a business. Tell us in the comments: What's the biggest challenge you've faced while raising capital or growing your business? #AdesuwaOkunboRhodes #Investment #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Business #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Fundraising #Nigeria #AfricanBusiness #WealthCreation #Investing #Finance #nidacity #podcast #entrepreneurship #leadership #nigeria #businesspodcast #business #podcastclips #thebuilderspodcast #motivation