About us - Truestone

Sierra Leone is often sadly remembered for its brutal conflict of the 1990s. In 2005, Truestone’s founder, Paul, first visited Sierra Leone on a philanthropic mission, exploring several post-conflict countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. During this time, he recognized an opportunity, before the term “impact investing” was widely used, that Sierra Leone offered investment avenues capable of creating sustained transformational impact beyond what philanthropy alone could achieve. An initial US$3,000 investment, provided in faith, laid a foundation on which grew A Call to Business (ACTB) — now the largest microfinance institution in Sierra Leone.

Time spent in Sierra Leone and insights gained from ACTB informed the venture building approach which we use today: Truestone works together with talented local professionals to seed and scale operating companies that meet essential demands. Through its London-based wealth management arm, Truestone’s private clients faithfully committed capital over many years to help establish and grow these businesses.

With people. With purpose. With patience.

Today, the portfolio spans financial inclusion, poultry and feed, a national chicken restaurant chain, brickmaking and construction materials, media, and leadership development. Businesses designed to be scalable, profitable, and impactful in one of the most challenging investment environments.