Impact Finance & Investment Projects

ACS Investment Platform

Investment Lead

July 2024 — September 2024

Designed and directed the ACS Deal Room as a structured $10M capital marketplace for film and television projects.
Oversaw screening of 200+ submissions, curated a 20-project investment pipeline, and facilitated five projects securing institutional financing from IFC, Afreximbank and private equity partners.
Drove investor relations, due diligence coordination and investment-readiness frameworks bridging creative content with global capital markets.

Film Licensing and Innovation Consultant

July 2024 — January 2026

Negotiated and closed 30+ international distribution and licensing agreements across the USA, UK, Canada, Italy and Francophone Africa.
Developed content acquisition strategies, evaluating IP for creative quality, market potential and projected commercial returns.
Built international sales documents for feature films: media buy costings, publicity, UK premiere planning, BBFC rating facilitation and digital distribution budgets.
Launched a digital ticket-voucher system redeemable across 20 partner cinemas, generating ₦4M+ in sales.

Investment Lead / Strategy Advisor

January 2025 — July 2025

Structured and deployed a blend of grants and equity finance models to expand community cinema infrastructure.
Designed financing frameworks integrating philanthropic funding with private capital for sustainability and scale.
Focused on democratising access to cinema while strengthening local content ecosystems and distribution networks.

Funding Manager

August 2023 — Present

Established compliance systems for high-profile funders, tracking reporting milestones, disbursement schedules, contracts and rights clearances.
Conducted legal and financial risk assessments to safeguard portfolio integrity and audit readiness.
Led regulatory compliance and IP protection for 6+ films and series, securing over ₦135M in studio and grant investment across France, Ghana, the EU and Switzerland.

Advisor

March 2026

Advised on film finance and capital structuring across the Film Porte slate.
Facilitated strategy sessions on emerging industry trends and non-traditional, blended finance models.
Aligned funding strategies with investor expectations around ROI, risk assessment and long-term value creation.

Investment Advisor

January — March 2026

Advised clients on investment-ready structures and impact-focused growth strategies.
Aligned business models, financial plans and ROI projections with investor expectations.
Prepared clients for investor pitch sessions with tailored fundraising and capital structuring guidance.