Bunmi Adekore

DawnBox’s strategy is powered by Bunmi Adekore’s impressive blend of expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. Armed with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Bunmi has launched four successful startups in semiconductor engineering, industrial chemistry, and biotechnology. His role as a General Partner at Breakthrough Energy Ventures saw him channel investments into groundbreaking climate technologies across electricity, manufacturing, and transportation sectors, especially within emerging economies.

By turning the tide on climate change and tapping into market inefficiencies in Africa's major economies, DawnBox zeroes in on logistics and freight, industrial chemicals and waste, distributed power, and critical materials processing. The fund is committed to delivering decarbonized business solutions that promise both robust commercial returns and environmental sustainability. By harnessing mature modular technologies from the United States and Europe, DawnBox is dedicated to driving sustainable development and crafting impactful solutions. Bunmi's profound experience in private equity and thematic investing allows him to adeptly navigate the unique challenges of these regions, propelling the fund’s mission to achieve both economic and environmental gains.