With our partners we assist governments in developing countries through the many requirements set forth by the investor country to successfully commence and secure investment or project funding.
Foundation
Through the partnership, we provide our portfolio companies with a global network to access a broad range of resources to support operational improvements, revenue growth, and geographic expansion.
The Team
Here at 888 Capital, we not only have an incredible team of talented, motivated, and driven directors but also an amazing advisory group. Highly experienced and proven, our advisory group is made of trusted and committed individuals who never fall short when striving for excellence.
Conrad P. J. Darare
Founder & CEO
888 Capital
(UK & Europe); PARTNER VALEJEE RESOURCES
An Educator/Trainer and Business Change Facilitator, Conrad has a varied and broad repertoire of experience in the public and private as well as the third sector. An astute mathematician, administrator, IT and business enthusiast, Conrad has been involved at all levels of project funds sourcing and facilitation as well training staff at corporate level since 1996. He has helped set-up projects from scratch and seen them succeed. His main passion is building bigger people and networking. Conrad holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Mathematics, a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography as well as a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics.
Valentine Okwuchi
Partner & CEO
Valejee Resources
(Nigeria)
Being a 20-year+ oil and gas industry veteran, Valentine created Valejee Resources Ltd. in 2008 and has held several key leadership positions, including being the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations. Valentine led a reorganization and transformation for Valejee resulting in significant improvements in overall organizational practices. For nearly two decades, Valentine has built relationships with some of the most successful global organizations. Valentine sees and links the pieces of the big picture together across all functions to make our business grow and flourish. As CEO and President, Valentine manages and leads projects cross functionally from inception to completion. Exercising knowledge in strategizing for the most effective methods, approaches, and level of communication and engagement.
Wonder Maxwell
Director
888 Capital
(Australia & Asia Pacific)
Wonder Maxwell is founder and Chairman of Liberty Resources (formerly Vistmatec) established in Zimbabwe in 2005. Due to his vast experience of African Markets, Wonder’s remit is to focus on corporate matters, reengineering business process and as well being involved in business growth strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Finance degree, and a Diploma in Public Relations. Wonder has a broad career in Banking and Finance Industry with over 25 years’ experience as a Banker with different financial intuitions both in Zimbabwe and Australia.
Simba Marekera
Investments Consultant
888 Capital
Simba has deep experience in Investment Research, focusing on managing portfolios of impact investment and socially responsible investments. Simba has specialized in alternative asset classes such infrastructure, real estate, private equity and credit/private debt both in developed and developing markets. He is particularly interested in investments that provide essential goods and services that empower the people at the Bottom of the Pyramid. Examples of sectors he has invested in are micro finance services, student lending, on and off the grid renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, child care, affordable housing, social infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and water treatments plants.
Mike O’Brien
Technical Consultant
888 Capital
CEO & Director of Engineering, EnviroDyne Group P/L Mike O’Brien has vast experience in Potable and Wastewater Treatment Solutions. Mike commissioned many water treatment plants throughout Australia and Asia Pacific at small, medium and large scales. Mike studied for an Engineering Degree at University of Sydney in 1978. He worked for one of the biggest Water Treatment Plants in Australia, Prospect Water Treatment Plant-Sydney, for many years being responsible for wastewater projects. Mike is also an expert in Energy Audits, Environmental Monitoring Investigations and related Engineering Solutions.