

Meet The Team
Investment Team

Co-Founder & Managing Director
Jonathan Shafer
20 years investment and operational experience in sub-Saharan Africa and the US. Started and led three companies in Africa, totaling more than $215 million of invested capital. ​ Former SVP of $4 billion alternative investment platform, including private equity and private credit vehicles. Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer of CommonGood Capital, focused on values-aligned investments across the globe. ​ MBA in Finance, Yale School of Management

Co-Founder & Managing Director
Benito Grimaudo
Nearly 20 years of experience investing in and advising energy & infrastructure projects in 15 African countries, with more than $3B of executed project value across the continent. ​ Founding Executive of ARM-Harith Infrastructure Fund; a $250M closed-end African infrastructure fund. Prior experience with Africa-focused investment firms and DFIs: EAIF, responsAbility, IFC, and AfDB. Experience at E & Y and McKinsey. ​ MBA in Finance and Accounting, Sawyer Business School

Communication & Capital Analyst
Benita Keza
Communications and Capital Analyst at Fortis Green Renewables, with over five years of experience in strategic communication and partnership management across international markets. Previously engaged with the Rwandan Mission to the UN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the CHOGM Secretariat, developing narratives and strategies that drive impact and stakeholder engagement. BA in International Affairs, Transylvania University.

Investment Analyst
Ferdinand Turatsinze
5 years experience in consulting and renewable energy investments across the US and sub-Saharan Africa, with expertise in technology assessment, market evaluation, and financial analysis. Former consultant with Deloitte and the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, advising on industry, political, and economic trends as well as financial and market analysis. At Fortis Green Renewables, leads research and financial modeling, supports due diligence through site, legal, and technical reviews, and oversees portfolio monitoring, investor reporting, and partner engagement. Master’s in Business and Innovation, University of Notre Dame; Bachelor’s, University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Junior IT & Data Systems Specialist
Fabrice Mukarage
3 years experience in IT development, data systems, and technical solution implementation across multiple domains. Junior IT & Data Systems Specialist at Fortis Green Renewables, responsible for software development, troubleshooting, and data management. Master’s in Information Technology (IT Entrepreneurship & Research Track), Carnegie Mellon University Africa; Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Ashesi University.
Board Members

Director
Jeff Shafer
CEO of CommonGood Capital and CommonGood Securities, a boutique impact investment firm with over $125 million deployed across affordable housing, renewable energy, emerging market private credit, and climate-smart investments. Advises an $8B donor-advised fund on impact investing strategy. Director at Fortis Green Renewables, providing flexible capital to small-scale renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing the equity gap for electrification. Over 27 years of senior executive experience in financial services, including leadership roles at CNL, where he helped form and capitalize 9 REITs, 1 BDC, and multiple alternative investment funds totaling over $25B in assets. MBA, Crummer School of Business at Rollins College; BA in Psychology and Biblical Studies, Wheaton College. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), with FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 79 licenses. Board member of multiple nonprofit and faith-based organizations.

Director
Michael Spraggins
Entrepreneurial leader with experience building companies in housing, healthcare, and renewable energy across the US and Sub-Saharan Africa. Founder & Chairman of LifeNet International, a network of health facilities providing more than 10 million patient visits annually across Africa. Co-Founder & Chairman of Fortis Green, developing renewable energy and large-scale housing projects across the continent. CEO of Spraggins Inc., a diversified construction supply group. Former CPA with Arthur Andersen. BS in Accounting, Auburn University.
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