ONE THOUSAND & ONE VOICES MANAGEMENT, LLC
ONE THOUSAND & ONE VOICES MANAGEMENT, LLC is a Series C+ and debt fund in africa writing $10M–$30M checks into Fintech, Healthcare, food-processing and light-manufacturing.
Not currently making new investments (as of June 13, 2026).
- Stages
- Series C+, debt
- Sectors
- Fintech, Healthcare, food-processing, light-manufacturing
- Check size
- $10M–$30M
- Invests in
- africa
- Actively investing
- No
- Founded
- 2013
- Assets under management
- $116 million
Thesis
The firm acted as a bridge between U.S. and European wealth and African opportunities, aiming for long-term, generational returns. OTOV's strategy involved control and growth equity investments, as well as mezzanine debt, in mid-market companies serving African consumers, leveraging demographic tailwinds of a young, urbanizing population. Their geographic scope was pan-African, with investments in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, spanning sectors like food processing, healthcare, financial services, and light manufacturing. The One Thousand & One Voices Africa Fund I, L.P. had approximately $124.6 million in AUM, with reported private fund AUM of $116 million in March 2024. The firm and its founder faced SEC charges for fiduciary duty breaches regarding improperly charged expenses and undisclosed conflicts of interest. As of early 2025, OTOV and its relying adviser withdrew SEC registrations, and the managed funds are reportedly in wind-down status, with Jordaan no longer managing private funds.
Common questions
Does ONE THOUSAND & ONE VOICES MANAGEMENT, LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. ONE THOUSAND & ONE VOICES MANAGEMENT, LLC lists Series C+ and debt among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ONE THOUSAND & ONE VOICES MANAGEMENT, LLC write?
ONE THOUSAND & ONE VOICES MANAGEMENT, LLC writes $10M–$30M checks.
Where does ONE THOUSAND & ONE VOICES MANAGEMENT, LLC invest?
ONE THOUSAND & ONE VOICES MANAGEMENT, LLC invests in africa.