Bako Group of Companies (BGC)
Six operating companies, built to lead their sectors.
Each company is majority-held, independently managed and supported by shared capital, governance and market access from the holding company.
Finance, Technology & AI
Backbone Capital
The investment engine of the Group. Backbone Capital Ventures acquires, builds and scales high-growth enterprises, structures cross-border transactions, and deploys capital into technology, AI and financial infrastructure across Africa.
- Private equity & venture building
- Cross-border deal structuring
- AI & fintech infrastructure
- Institutional advisory
Media, Entertainment & Events
Bantora Investments
Bantora builds Africa's storytelling economy — film and content production, artist and IP management, broadcast ventures and large-format live events that export African culture to global audiences.
- Film & content production
- Live events & experiences
- IP and talent management
- Brand & broadcast partnerships
Real Estate & Hospitality
Belmora Properties
A developer and operator of premium residential, commercial and hospitality assets — designing landmark places that hold value across generations and set a new standard for African luxury living.
- Residential & mixed-use development
- Hospitality & serviced living
- Asset & facilities management
- Real estate investment vehicles
Food, Beverages & Agriculture
Bansa Foods
From farm to shelf. Bansa Foods integrates agricultural sourcing, processing, manufacturing and distribution to strengthen food security and move African produce up the global value chain.
- Agro-processing & manufacturing
- Consumer brands & FMCG
- Commodity sourcing & export
- Distribution networks
Electric Mobility
Batalon Mobility
Electrifying how the continent moves. Batalon assembles and deploys electric two-wheelers, fleet vehicles and charging infrastructure, paired with financing models built for African riders and operators.
- EV assembly & fleet deployment
- Charging & battery-swap networks
- Asset financing for operators
- Logistics & last-mile mobility
Energy & Natural Resources
Bianda Energies
Powering industry and communities through utility-scale renewables, distributed solar, gas and downstream petroleum, alongside responsible natural-resource development and energy trading.
- Utility-scale & distributed solar
- Gas and downstream petroleum
- Energy trading & infrastructure
- Natural resource development
