Damilare is an investment professional with over 3 years of experience across private equity, fund operations, and investment advisory in African markets. At ACML, he is actively involved in deal sourcing, investment evaluation, and portfolio monitoring, with strong competencies in financial modelling, market research, due diligence, and transaction support across early-stage and growth-focused businesses. Previously at Oui Capital, he analysed economic and market trends to inform investment strategy for a US$10 million fund portfolio. He has also supported fundraising strategy engagements, including developing pitch materials to raise NGN10 million for a virtual secondary school in Lagos, and secured US$1,000 in seed financing through The Bridge Program to prototype an auto-diagnostic tool targeting Nigeria’s automotive maintenance market. He holds a BSc in Finance from the University of Lagos, a Mini-MBA in Innovation and Business Management from Tekedia Institute, and is a CFA Level I candidate pursuing ICAN Skills Level certification.