ABOUT ROYAL KUDI CAPITAL

Built around sovereign progress.

We focus on Africa’s transition to modern, efficient financial systems that preserve monetary and regulatory control.

01 / ABOUT RKC

Financial advisory meets infrastructure design.

Royal Kudi Capital is a financial advisory and infrastructure company focused on Africa. We work with governments, central banks and licensed institutions on frameworks that improve how money moves, settles and is governed.

Our work combines banking expertise with modern digital infrastructure, including blockchain and Web3 systems developed within clear regulatory boundaries. Every solution is designed to strengthen institutional control while making practical use of new technology.

OUR STORY

A shared ambition for Africa’s financial future.

Royal Kudi Capital brings together institutional leadership, banking expertise and technology around a common purpose: helping African economies build financial systems that serve their people and connect their markets.

Our approach starts with the needs of governments and regulated institutions. We connect policy design with practical infrastructure, progressing through pilots, supervised deployment and regional interoperability.

This ambition also extends to Royal Kudi, our financial platform for people and businesses. Together, our institutional work and platform development reflect a commitment to broader access, efficient payments and lasting economic value.

OUR MISSION

Build systems that serve the economy.

Help African economies develop secure, efficient and future ready financial infrastructure that supports growth, trade and inclusion.

OUR VISION

Connect markets. Preserve control.

An Africa where payments move quickly, cross border trade is easier, and governments retain full monetary and regulatory control.

02 / ROYAL KUDI PLATFORM

A platform for everyday finance.

Alongside the institutional work of Royal Kudi Capital, Royal Kudi is our customer facing platform for people and businesses. It is being developed to bring payments, transfers and money management into one experience.

The initial consumer platform is in testing. Business capabilities and local connections are part of the roadmap, with availability dependent on licensed providers and applicable approvals.

03 / OUR PRINCIPLES

Principles that guide every engagement.

01

Regulatory first

We design for legal and supervisory alignment from the start.

02

Sovereign control

Governments keep authority over monetary systems and public infrastructure.

03

Transparency

Oversight, reporting and auditability are part of the architecture.

04

Gradual deployment

Pilots and sandboxes test stability and security before expansion.

05

Long term public value

Solutions should support economies beyond the initial implementation.

GOVERNING BODY

Leadership and strategic oversight.

Board of Advisors

Distinguished specialists providing strategic oversight and governance for our pan-African infrastructure initiatives.

Dr. Samir Mohamed Yusuf

Executive Director

An internationally recognised entrepreneur and strategic executive headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Renowned for his cross-sector leadership spanning aerospace, financial technology, strategic partnerships and investment banking, he has built a reputation as a forward-thinking architect of high-growth ventures and transformative platforms.

Atupele Austin Muluzi

Executive Director – Compliance

Recognised among the Global Reputation Poll’s 100 Most Reputable Africans (2025), Mr Muluzi brings a rare combination of strategic insight, operational leadership and stakeholder management, making him a trusted partner for global businesses and investors engaging with Africa’s dynamic markets.

Pierre Bonnard

Director – Innovation

An internationally recognised expert in company development strategies in the Middle East, Africa and North Africa. For over 30 years he has advised European companies, governments and corporate organisations seeking to enter high-growth markets, particularly in energy (oil, gas and solar), mining and construction, as well as cybersecurity.

ADVISORY EXCELLENCE

Expertise across policy and delivery.

Our board of advisors brings together decades of experience from central banking, regulatory compliance, capital markets and technology governance.

Key advisory areas

  • Monetary policy and central bank operations
  • Cross-border payment infrastructure
  • Regulatory compliance and risk management
  • Digital asset frameworks and governance
OUR TEAM

Building the future of African finance.

A collective of institutional leadership across banking, payments and digital infrastructure, united by a shared vision for Africa’s financial future.

Dr. Ladislas Prosper Agbesi

Chairman & Senior Advisor

Distinguished leader with extensive experience in African financial markets and cross-border payment infrastructure. Pioneering sustainable investment strategies across emerging economies.

Himanshu Sharma

Chief Technology Officer

Technology visionary specialising in blockchain-based financial systems and digital asset infrastructure. Leading the development of next-generation payment solutions.

Kurt Patel

Chief Strategy Head

Product development specialist focused on creating innovative financial solutions. Working to enhance user experience and drive product strategy across our platforms.

Faisal Nsubuga

Chief Operations Officer

Leads operational strategy, execution and partnership coordination at Royal Kudi Capital. Focused on building efficient processes and supporting the delivery of financial infrastructure initiatives across African markets.

Marie Mahabhag Agbesi

Advisor to Chairman

Strategic advisor providing critical insights on market dynamics and institutional partnerships. Drawing on extensive experience to guide executive decision-making and organisational growth.

Our team combines deep institutional expertise with innovative thinking to create lasting impact across the continent.

INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION

Build financial systems that endure.

Discuss an advisory mandate, a payment infrastructure programme, or a focused pilot with our team.

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