Ousmane Sow
President
Ousmane is a venture strategist with over eight years of experience in financial modeling, valuation, and strategic investment. He focuses on venture selection, capital allocation, and scaling operations across African markets.
Our People
The Team Behind Fottal
Finance, growth, and operations expertise across the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa. We have built companies, managed capital, and operated in the markets where Fottal deploys.
Founding Partners
A multidisciplinary team united by a single mission: building durable ventures across Africa.
9 founding members
Broulaye Doumbia
Technology & Digital Transformation
Broulaye is a software engineer and technology leader with over eight years of experience in full-stack development and digital transformation. He specializes in React, TypeScript, and AI-driven product experiences for global teams.
Ruth Kouadio
Change Management & Internal Strategy
Ruth is a workforce transformation expert with over twelve years of experience designing strategies for evolving global labor markets. She has led organizational development across West Africa with international agencies and government partners.
Ibrahima Bella Sow
Data Analysis & Operational Improvement
Ibrahima is a data analyst with a background in applied mathematics and years of experience at the intersection of technology and marketing. He specializes in turning raw data into actionable insights that drive operational improvement.
Ibrahima P. Barry
Sales Strategy & Marketing
Barry is a growth strategist with nearly a decade of experience in business development and digital marketing across West Africa and the United States. He has supported more than a dozen startups in retail, logistics, and digital services.
Mamadou Barry
Finance & Accounting
Mamadou is a finance professional with several years of experience in accounting and banking. He brings financial discipline and operational structure to help portfolio ventures grow sustainably across diverse market conditions.
Thierno Souleymane Diallo
Treasury & Financial Operations
Souleymane is a corporate finance professional with over seven years of experience across accounting, financial analysis, and treasury management. He specializes in cash management, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
Ibrahim Barry
Investor Relations & Partnerships
Ibrahim is a relationship strategist with over three years of experience supporting investors and entrepreneurs across Greater Philadelphia. He specializes in investor relations, partnership development, and community outreach.
Aboubacar Diallo
Capital Oversight & Portfolio Operations
Aboubacar is a trade and operations specialist with deep experience in international commerce across Africa. He oversees treasury functions, capital allocation, and disciplined financial practices across the Fottal portfolio.