From an article published in Le Devoir in 2002 to federal incorporation in September 2026, Diaspora Fund is the culmination of a vision carried by leaders of the African diaspora in Canada.
Diaspora Fund was created to consolidate the capital of the global African diaspora and mobilize it for development across Canada, Africa, and wherever the community lives. Incorporated in September 2026 under the Canada Business Corporations Act (#834740-9).
Safe and profitable investments. Offering transparent, competitive financial instruments adapted to the realities of the diaspora.
Support for entrepreneurship. Financing the creation and growth of businesses led by Afro-descendants in Canada and internationally.
Strategic partnerships. Working with African development banks, Canadian institutions, and governments to maximize impact.
$10 M CAD in deposits · 90% prudential ratio
"Consolidating the capital of the global African diaspora to offer safe and profitable investments, while guaranteeing expert and personalized services at fair prices."
Diaspora Fund official mission
Diaspora Fund is a direct initiative of Force Leadership Africain (FLA), an organization founded in March 2006 by Dr. Yona Likongo. FLA works to organize the African diaspora in Canada along two axes: integration and entrepreneurship in Canada, and international coordination with the African Union and development institutions.
Variable capital company (SICAV). Variable capital structure, incorporated at the Canadian federal level under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Governance. 1 to 7 directors. Any hostile takeover of the fund is explicitly prohibited by the articles of incorporation, regardless of amount subscribed.
Fund protection. Member subscriptions are held in trust at RBC, Montréal, until accounts are activated.
Five experts with complementary backgrounds founded Diaspora Fund in 2026.
Founding member of Ecobank (17-year career). Senior consultant at Global Trust Sarl (2005–2011). Architect of Diaspora Fund's operational model.
President of Groupe SeaQuest-Infotel, specialist in telecommunications, broadband network architectures, and international software development.
Senior advisor at Groupe Investors (Power Corporation), division director for 8 years. 30 years of financial experience. Author of the founding 2002 article.
Physician in Canada and the DRC. President of Force Leadership Africain since 2006. Former president of AMÉQ and OPCC.
16 years of teaching and professional practice in Canada and sub-Saharan Africa. Co-founder of LB Finances Inc. Specialist in auditing, financial modelling, and mergers and acquisitions.