About Us | Raisin Capital

Raisin Capital is an African capital-raising house helping businesses across Eastern Africa access funding through a blend of advisory and technology. Now in our sixth year, a team of 19+ professionals delivers across four different products having advised more than USD 500 Million capital raises to date.

Corporate finance Advisory: Corporate finance, financial modelling, valuations
Capital Raising: Structuring and executing debt and equity mandates
Impact & Programs Advisory : Designing and implementing programs that strengthen access to finance for enterprises while driving measurable social and environmental impact
Technology: Capital Connect our digital capital-raising platform designed to make fundraising faster, more affordable, and more efficient for businesses, while offering investors a curated, high-quality deal pipeline. Sign Up! Its free!

Daisy Onsongo

Senior Finance Officer
Bill Matoka

Senior associate | Impact and Programs
Alex Okello

Finance Officer
Francis Nasyomba, CFA

Chief Executive Officer
Peninah Njoki

Chief Operating Officer | Capital Connect
Isaac Shiundu

Associate Manager | Capital Raising
Charlene Kimaru

Associate | Corporate Finance
Charity Jepkosgei

Associate | Corporate Finance
Faith Ng’ang’a

Associate | Corporate Finance
Gideon Bii

Senior Associate | Corporate Finance Advisory
Lillian Naliaka

Admin Manager
Joyce Malika

Office Admin

Francis Nasyomba, CFA

Chief Executive Officer

Peninah Njoki

Chief Operating Officer | Capital Connect

Isaac Shiundu

Associate Manager | Capital Raising

Bill Matoka

Senior associate | Impact and Programs

Gideon Bii

Senior Associate | Corporate Finance Advisory

Charlene Kimaru

Associate | Corporate Finance

Charity Jepkosgei

Associate | Corporate Finance

Faith Ng’ang’a

Associate | Corporate Finance

Daisy Onsongo

Senior Finance Officer

Lillian Naliaka

Admin Manager

Joyce Malika

Office Admin

Daisy Onsongo

Senior Finance Officer

Daisy Onsongo is a higher achiever, strategically focused, business finance driver with over 8 years leading and transforming dynamic finance teams, enforcing strategic changes, driving financial strategic and operational efficiency towards organisational soundness. Ms.Onsongo brings a wealth of knowledge, experience from both the service, manufacturing and commercial industries.

She is a holder of Bachelor of Commerce degree- Finance Option, a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA) she is currently pursuing an MSc in Data Science. Her commitment to continuous learning underscores her dedication to integrating data-driven insights into strategic financial decision-making.

Ms.Onsongo offers a buzz in our strategic financial leadership towards sustainable growth and have us remain a market leader in the industry.

Bill Matoka

Senior associate | Impact and Programs

Bill Matoka Ogendi is a finance and investment professional with expertise in development finance and impact investing.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Entrepreneurship) Degree from Strathmore Business School and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree at USIU-Africa.

Currently, he serves as an Impact & Programs Senior Associate at Raisin Capital where he leads the development and management of impact programs and overseas investment readiness for enterprises.

Previously, he has served as an Advisory Manager and a Development Advisory Lead. Bill’s strengths lie in developing compelling proposals, designing and managing programs, research and development and leadership.

Alex Okello

Finance Officer

Alex is a seasoned finance professional with over 10 years of experience across various sectors. He holds a Finance degree in Finance and is a CPA(K).
At Raisin Capital, he is charge of the Finance and accounting department.He brings with him a wealth of knowledge to ensure smooth operations and processes aimed at delivering great value to Raisin clients and partners.

Francis Nasyomba, CFA

Chief Executive Officer

Francis is a Principal with Raisin Capital, President of the CFA Society East Africa, a CFA Charter Holder, and a CPA, with more than 16 years’ experience in the field of finance with a specialization in investments, corporate finance and fund raising.

Francis leads a team of eight investment professionals in fund raising, transaction structuring and corporate finance advisory at Raisin. He started off his financial career with Deloitte in the audit department where he left as an audit senior. He has experience managing transactions in various Private Equity houses including TBL Mirror Fund, Centum Investments and Agrivie encompassing various sectors ranging from Food and Agribusiness, Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, Technology and FMCG among others.

He has been involved in differently sized transactions as an investor and advisor and also managed portfolios at various stages of growth.

He is the Principal in charge of overseeing strategy and advisory engagements across the Raisin Capital business.

Peninah Njoki

Chief Operating Officer | Capital Connect

Penny is a professional with over 12 years’ experience in Business Strategy, Operations and Administration.

She has experience in development and implementation of Business Strategies, Corporate Policies and Systems, Client Relations and Team Management, with keen interest in Quality Management towards efficiency.

Penny holds an MBA in Operations Management and is PMP certified.

Isaac Shiundu

Associate Manager | Capital Raising

Isaac is a finance professional with more than 6 years of extensive experience in finance and accounting. He is well versed in capital raising, transaction advisory, independent business reviews, financial due diligences, business valuations, and financial modeling.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information and Management and is a Certified Public Accountant in Kenya (CPA). He is pursuing Certified Investments and Financial Analyst (CIFA) certification and has completed the Foundation and Intermediate Levels, and currently on the Advanced Level.
Isaac currently supports Raisin Capital Limited in providing strategic financial advisory and executing capital-raising initiatives. He ensures client satisfaction, manages output quality standards, fosters investor relations, and oversees Project lifecycles.

Charlene Kimaru

Associate | Corporate Finance

Charlene is a Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory professional with over 5 years of experience supporting investment decision-making and enabling businesses to achieve strategic growth across Africa through accessing capital. She delivers these actionable insights to both public and private sector clients.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Statistics and is currently pursuing the Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA) certification at the advanced level, strengthening expertise in finance, capital markets, and investment strategies.

Charlene’s experience spans formulating business strategies, financial modelling, business valuation, risk management, due diligence, and preparation of investment materials, with a proven ability to lead end-to-end investment processes.

She is skilled in reviewing legal documentation, including Term Sheets, Facility Letters, SPA agreements and other definitive agreements, structuring transactions to optimize investment terms and facilitate a smooth deal closure, that drives value creation post-investment.

Charlene is also adept at working in diverse, cross-functional teams to enable sustainable development through strategic capital deployment.

Charity Jepkosgei

Associate | Corporate Finance

Charity Jepkosgei is a driven and analytical professional with experience in capital raising and transaction advisory across diverse sectors. She brings a practical and detail-oriented approach to her work, ensuring precision, structure, and integrity in every engagement.

Her expertise spans investor and market research, transaction execution support, preparation of investment materials, including teasers, pitch decks, and information memoranda, as well as financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence. She is passionate about facilitating impactful investments and contributing to the growth of sustainable enterprises.

Charity holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. She is a Certified Investments and Financial Analysts (CIFA) graduate from KASNEB and a certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) from the Corporate Finance Institute. She has also participated in the University Stock Market Challenge organized by the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and AIB-AXYS Africa.

Faith Ng’ang’a

Associate | Corporate Finance

Faith is an investment professional with expertise in transactional advisory, investment research, financial modeling, and valuation. She helps businesses access capital and channel it toward meaningful impact, guiding them through the full fundraising journey: from developing pitch decks, financial models, valuations, and investment memorandums to engaging investors, managing due diligence, negotiating term sheets, structuring deals, and closing investments.

She has worked with businesses in agriculture, fintech, insuretech, Cybersecurity, logistics, renewable energy, and financial services. Her focus spans both equity, debt and in between delivering clarity and structure to complex financial decisions.

In addition to execution, Faith trains businesses on how to access capital and what to look out for, helping teams understand investor expectations, prepare for due diligence, and navigate the realities of fundraising.She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and has earned certifications including the Capital Markets Certificate (New York Institute of Finance), Financial Market Analysis (IMF), and FMVA®. She is currently pursuing a specialization in Mergers and Acquisitions and is a CFA Level 1 candidate.

Gideon Bii

Senior Associate | Corporate Finance Advisory

Gideon is a finance and investment professional with expertise in transactional advisory, risk management, investment research, financial modeling, and valuation.

He holds a Master’s in Corporate and Financial Risk Management from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science, and has passed the CFA Level I exams.

His strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and valuation enable him to interpret complex financial data and deliver insightful, data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

Lillian Naliaka

Admin Manager

Lillian is an accomplished Administrative Manager with over 7 years of experience in effectively overseeing administrative matters and providing leadership to support staff. She excels in fostering a positive work environment and strives to consistently deliver results while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity. At Raisin, Lillian is tasked with ensuring smooth administrative workflow across departments.

Joyce Malika

Office Admin

With over five years of experience overseeing organizational office management, Joyce excels in managing office supplies, optimizing orders, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the office environment. Her adeptness extends to supporting budgeting, bookkeeping, and record-keeping tasks, while prioritizing staff comfort and satisfaction. As a self-motivated and trustworthy office manager, she consistently upholds the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, and reliability in all responsibilities undertaken.

Francis Nasyomba, CFA

Chief Executive Officer

Francis is a Principal with Raisin Capital, President of the CFA Society East Africa, a CFA Charter Holder, and a CPA, with more than 16 years’ experience in the field of finance with a specialization in investments, corporate finance and fund raising.

Francis leads a team of eight investment professionals in fund raising, transaction structuring and corporate finance advisory at Raisin. He started off his financial career with Deloitte in the audit department where he left as an audit senior. He has experience managing transactions in various Private Equity houses including TBL Mirror Fund, Centum Investments and Agrivie encompassing various sectors ranging from Food and Agribusiness, Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, Technology and FMCG among others.

He has been involved in differently sized transactions as an investor and advisor and also managed portfolios at various stages of growth.

He is the Principal in charge of overseeing strategy and advisory engagements across the Raisin Capital business.

Peninah Njoki

Chief Operating Officer | Capital Connect

Penny is a professional with over 12 years’ experience in Business Strategy, Operations and Administration.

She has experience in development and implementation of Business Strategies, Corporate Policies and Systems, Client Relations and Team Management, with keen interest in Quality Management towards efficiency.

Penny holds an MBA in Operations Management and is PMP certified.

Isaac Shiundu

Associate Manager | Capital Raising

Isaac is a finance professional with more than 6 years of extensive experience in finance and accounting. He is well versed in capital raising, transaction advisory, independent business reviews, financial due diligences, business valuations, and financial modeling.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information and Management and is a Certified Public Accountant in Kenya (CPA). He is pursuing Certified Investments and Financial Analyst (CIFA) certification and has completed the Foundation and Intermediate Levels, and currently on the Advanced Level.
Isaac currently supports Raisin Capital Limited in providing strategic financial advisory and executing capital-raising initiatives. He ensures client satisfaction, manages output quality standards, fosters investor relations, and oversees Project lifecycles.

Bill Matoka

Senior associate | Impact and Programs

Bill Matoka Ogendi is a finance and investment professional with expertise in development finance and impact investing.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Entrepreneurship) Degree from Strathmore Business School and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree at USIU-Africa.

Currently, he serves as an Impact & Programs Senior Associate at Raisin Capital where he leads the development and management of impact programs and overseas investment readiness for enterprises.

Previously, he has served as an Advisory Manager and a Development Advisory Lead. Bill’s strengths lie in developing compelling proposals, designing and managing programs, research and development and leadership.

Gideon Bii

Senior Associate | Corporate Finance Advisory

Gideon is a finance and investment professional with expertise in transactional advisory, risk management, investment research, financial modeling, and valuation.

He holds a Master’s in Corporate and Financial Risk Management from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science, and has passed the CFA Level I exams.

His strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and valuation enable him to interpret complex financial data and deliver insightful, data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

Charlene Kimaru

Associate | Corporate Finance

Charlene is a Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory professional with over 5 years of experience supporting investment decision-making and enabling businesses to achieve strategic growth across Africa through accessing capital. She delivers these actionable insights to both public and private sector clients.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Statistics and is currently pursuing the Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA) certification at the advanced level, strengthening expertise in finance, capital markets, and investment strategies.

Charlene’s experience spans formulating business strategies, financial modelling, business valuation, risk management, due diligence, and preparation of investment materials, with a proven ability to lead end-to-end investment processes.

She is skilled in reviewing legal documentation, including Term Sheets, Facility Letters, SPA agreements and other definitive agreements, structuring transactions to optimize investment terms and facilitate a smooth deal closure, that drives value creation post-investment.

Charlene is also adept at working in diverse, cross-functional teams to enable sustainable development through strategic capital deployment.

Charity Jepkosgei

Associate | Corporate Finance

Charity Jepkosgei is a driven and analytical professional with experience in capital raising and transaction advisory across diverse sectors. She brings a practical and detail-oriented approach to her work, ensuring precision, structure, and integrity in every engagement.

Her expertise spans investor and market research, transaction execution support, preparation of investment materials, including teasers, pitch decks, and information memoranda, as well as financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence. She is passionate about facilitating impactful investments and contributing to the growth of sustainable enterprises.

Charity holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. She is a Certified Investments and Financial Analysts (CIFA) graduate from KASNEB and a certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) from the Corporate Finance Institute. She has also participated in the University Stock Market Challenge organized by the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and AIB-AXYS Africa.

Faith Ng’ang’a

Associate | Corporate Finance

Faith is an investment professional with expertise in transactional advisory, investment research, financial modeling, and valuation. She helps businesses access capital and channel it toward meaningful impact, guiding them through the full fundraising journey: from developing pitch decks, financial models, valuations, and investment memorandums to engaging investors, managing due diligence, negotiating term sheets, structuring deals, and closing investments.

She has worked with businesses in agriculture, fintech, insuretech, Cybersecurity, logistics, renewable energy, and financial services. Her focus spans both equity, debt and in between delivering clarity and structure to complex financial decisions.

In addition to execution, Faith trains businesses on how to access capital and what to look out for, helping teams understand investor expectations, prepare for due diligence, and navigate the realities of fundraising.She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and has earned certifications including the Capital Markets Certificate (New York Institute of Finance), Financial Market Analysis (IMF), and FMVA®. She is currently pursuing a specialization in Mergers and Acquisitions and is a CFA Level 1 candidate.

Daisy Onsongo

Senior Finance Officer

Daisy Onsongo is a higher achiever, strategically focused, business finance driver with over 8 years leading and transforming dynamic finance teams, enforcing strategic changes, driving financial strategic and operational efficiency towards organisational soundness. Ms.Onsongo brings a wealth of knowledge, experience from both the service, manufacturing and commercial industries.

She is a holder of Bachelor of Commerce degree- Finance Option, a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA) she is currently pursuing an MSc in Data Science. Her commitment to continuous learning underscores her dedication to integrating data-driven insights into strategic financial decision-making.

Ms.Onsongo offers a buzz in our strategic financial leadership towards sustainable growth and have us remain a market leader in the industry.

Lillian Naliaka

Admin Manager

Lillian is an accomplished Administrative Manager with over 7 years of experience in effectively overseeing administrative matters and providing leadership to support staff. She excels in fostering a positive work environment and strives to consistently deliver results while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity. At Raisin, Lillian is tasked with ensuring smooth administrative workflow across departments.

Joyce Malika

Office Admin

With over five years of experience overseeing organizational office management, Joyce excels in managing office supplies, optimizing orders, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the office environment. Her adeptness extends to supporting budgeting, bookkeeping, and record-keeping tasks, while prioritizing staff comfort and satisfaction. As a self-motivated and trustworthy office manager, she consistently upholds the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, and reliability in all responsibilities undertaken.