Tope Lawani
Founder at HELIOS FAIRFAX PARTNERS CORPORATION
Network origin in Tope Lawani first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Harvard Business School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 369 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
196
| College/University | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 196 |
Harvard Law School
133
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 133 |
Helios Investment Partners LLP
 Helios Investment Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Helios Investment Partners LLP (Helios Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Tope Lawani & Babatunde Soyoye. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in Lagos, Nairobi, Paris and Luxembourg.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 39 |
TPG Capital LLC
 TPG Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TPG Capital LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of TPG Capital Advisors LLC founded in 1992 by William S. Price and James George Coulter. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with additional offices in London and São Paulo.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 31 |
| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 20 | |
| Public Company | Specialty Telecommunications | 20 | |
| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 18 | |
Atlantica Ventures
 Atlantica Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Atlantica Ventures (Atlantica Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Aniko Szigetvari and Ik Kanu. The firm is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 11 |
| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 11 | |
Axxela Ltd.
 Axxela Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Axxela Ltd. provides integrated energy solutions. Its business operations include Gas Network Services, Central Horizon Gas Company and GasLink Nigeria. The firm is a gas and power portfolio company investing in opportunities and the development of infrastructure. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
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| Holding Company | Oil & Gas Production | 9 |
TTMFS Singapore Pte Ltd.
 TTMFS Singapore Pte Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TTMFS Singapore Pte Ltd. provides smart payment solutions. The company was founded by Eric Barbier in 2005 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 9 |
The End Fund
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| Non-Profit Organization | 7 | |
Zola Electric Netherlands BV
 Zola Electric Netherlands BV Electric UtilitiesUtilities Zola Electric Netherlands BV provides renewable electricity for homes. It creates a distributed solar model, known locally as M-POWER, to provide electricity to each and every household. The company was founded by Xavier Helgesen, Erica Mackey and Joshua Pierce January 2012 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands .
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| Holding Company | Electric Utilities | 5 |
NBA Africa
 NBA Africa Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of National Basketball Association, Inc., NBA Africa is a South African company that operates a basketball association. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company was founded in 2021. Clare Akamanzi has been the CEO of the company since 2024.
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| Subsidiary | Movies/Entertainment | 4 |
OVH Energy Ltd.
 OVH Energy Ltd. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals OVH Energy Ltd. provides liquefied petroleum gas filling and distribution services. The company is based in Apapa, Nigeria. The Nigerian company is ultimately controlled by the Government of Nigeria. The CEO of the company is Huub Stokman. OVH Energy was acquired by NNPC Retail Ltd. on October 15, 2022.
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| Subsidiary | Integrated Oil | 4 |
Link Commerce Ltd.
 Link Commerce Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Link Commerce Ltd. is engaged in providing e-commerce business solutions. It offers logistics, global pay and ship plugin, and payment method solutions. The company was founded by Chris Folayan on September 30, 2016 and is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Wholesale Distributors | 3 |
Finacity Corp.
 Finacity Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Finacity Corp. provides securitization and funding services. It offers asset-backed working capital funding solutions, consumer receivables financing, supplier and payables finance, back-up servicing, and transaction reporting. The company was founded by Kit Codik in 2001 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.
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| Holding Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 3 |
Starsight Power Utility Ltd.
 Starsight Power Utility Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities StarSight Power Utility Ltd. provides captive power and energy efficiency solutions to commercial, multi-site clients in Nigeria through long-term contracts. The company is headquartered in Nigeria.
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| Holding Company | Alternative Power Generation | 3 |
Africatel Holdings BV
 Africatel Holdings BV Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Africatel Holdings BV operates as a holding company with interest in providing telecommunication services. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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| Holding Company | Specialty Telecommunications | 2 |
Vivo Energy Kenya Ltd.
 Vivo Energy Kenya Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Vivo Energy Kenya Ltd. engages in the distribution and marketing of fuel and lubricant brands. It serves market segments from retail to commercial customers with a range of products such as automotive fuels, lubricants, aviation fuels, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and fuel oil. The company was founded in November 2012 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
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| Subsidiary | Wholesale Distributors | 2 |
Vivo Energy Holding BV
 Vivo Energy Holding BV MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Vivo Energy Holding BV operates as an investment holding company. It markets and distributes petroleum products. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous | 2 |
Axxela
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Mall for Africa Ltd.
 Mall for Africa Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Mall for Africa Ltd. develops e-commerce solutions for customers to purchase items directly from international online retailers companies. It offers fashion clothing and grocery items. The company was founded by Chris Folayan and is headquartered in Kano, Nigeria.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Internet Software/Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Tope Lawani via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST I | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INGENICO GROUP | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
International Finance Corp.
 International Finance Corp. SupranationalGovernment International Finance Corp. (IFC) operates as a global development institution. It is an organization that fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The firm operates through three segments: Investment Services, Treasury Services and Advisory Services. The Investment Services segment offers loans, equities, debt securities, trade and supply chain finance and client risk management services. The Treasury Services segment consists of the borrowing, liquid asset management, asset and liability management, and client risk management activities. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Supranational | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Investment Officer | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| VIVO ENERGY MAURITIUS LIMITED | Integrated Oil | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| NATION MEDIA GROUP PLC | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member | |
| American University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. (Nigeria)
 Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. (Nigeria) Major BanksFinance Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking solutions. Its services include current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities, foreign currency, and providing derivative products. It operates through the following segments: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Banking, and Public Sector Banking. The Corporate Banking segment offers services in large corporate customers and blue chips. The Retail Banking segment comprises private banking services, private customer current accounts, savings deposits, investment savings products, custody, credit and debit cards, customer loans, and mortgages. The Commercial Banking segment focuses on the mid-size and fledgling corporate customers. The SME Banking segment consists of small and medium-size enterprises and ventures. The Public Sector Banking segment provides services for government ministries, departments, and agencies. The company was founded by Afolabi Aiyeola and Olutayo Aderinokun on July 20, 1990 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of London | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Tufts University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| University of Cairo | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| The American University in Cairo | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| London Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Bayes Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Newbridge Asia AIV III LP | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS PLC | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Lagos | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| King's College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| FAWRY FOR BANKING TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS S.A.E. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd.
 Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd. provides entertainment and communication solutions for the consumer market. It offers entertainment and broadband internet services, voice, and pay television services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd.
 Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd. provides entertainment and communication solutions for the consumer market. It offers phone or voice services, zuku satellite television and programming services for television operations. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CapGemini France SAS
 CapGemini France SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CapGemini France SAS engages in the provision of information technology solutions. It offers systems integration, consulting, technology, outsourcing and local professional services. The company was founded on November 06, 1990 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
TPG Capital (UK) Ltd.
 TPG Capital (UK) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance TPG Capital (UK) Ltd. provides investment advisory services. The company was founded on July 29, 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
| Property Development & Management Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
InterSwitch Ltd.
 InterSwitch Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services InterSwitch Ltd. is an integrated digital payments and commerce company, which engages in facilitating electronic circulation of money. It offers loyalty services, technology integration, advisory services, transaction processing, payment infrastructure, and financial inclusion. The company was founded by Mitchell Elegbe in 2002 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Vivo Energy Investments BV
 Vivo Energy Investments BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Vivo Energy Investments BV markets shell branded fuels and lubricants. It offers services to aviation, commercial, LPG, lubricant, marine, and retail industries. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| ATLAS MARA LIMITED | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
HTN Towers Plc
 HTN Towers Plc Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications HTN Towers Plc engages in providing telecom infrastructure services. The company is headquartered in Ikoyi, Nigeria. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FAIRFAX INDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Investment Managers | Founder Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Acorn Holdings Ltd. (Kenya)
 Acorn Holdings Ltd. (Kenya) Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Acorn Holdings Ltd. provided project management services. The company was founded by Edward Kirathe in 2001 and is headquartered in Lavington, Kenya. | Real Estate Development | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Vivo Energy UK Services Ltd.
 Vivo Energy UK Services Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Vitol Holding II SA, Vivo Energy UK Services Ltd. provides office administrative services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2011. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Giants of Africa Community Youth Organization | Founder | ||
| Zma Holdings ULC | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 14 |
| United Kingdom | 14 |
| Kenya | 7 |
| Nigeria | 4 |
| Egypt | 4 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 23 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
| Communications | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 459 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 159 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 97 |
| Chairman | 92 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 64 |
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| Samuel Jonah | 46 |
| Weijian Shan | 40 |
| Todd Sisitsky | 37 |
| John Marren | 31 |
| Prem Watsa | 29 |
| Dale LeFebvre | 26 |
| Javed Ahmed | 25 |
| Babatunde Temitope Soyoye | 23 |
| Chris Hodgson | 22 |
| Carlos Manuel Mendes Fidalgo Moreira da Cruz | 20 |
| Simon Poole | 20 |
| Richard Leslie Martin Wohanka | 18 |
| Alison Baker | 17 |
| Stanislas Mittelman | 17 |
| Bronwyn Curtis | 17 |
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