Welcome to
LAKOU CAPITAL
CULTURAL, INTELLECTUAL, ENGAGING
What We Do
At Lakou Capital, we believe that success starts with strategic vision and strong leadership. As investment fund managers, we not only help businesses secure venture capital but also empower leaders with the skills to drive lasting growth.
Through expert-led workshops in strategic planning, investment funding, and leadership development, we equip entrepreneurs and executives with the tools they need to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Whether you're seeking funding or sharpening your leadership edge, we're here to support your journey to success.
About
Dr. Howard Jean-Denis
​Dr. Howard Jean-Denis is an entrepreneur, professor, investor and military veteran. His family is originally from the country of Haiti and through his upbringing he was sensitized to social issues in black and brown communities. Dr. Jean-Denis is passionate about strategy, investing, and his vision is to facilitate capital injection into the brightest ideas that can address pressing issues. His pathway into serving communities began through his military work and grassroots efforts managing a portfolio of clients for large banks before obtaining his PhD from UMASS Amherst.
_logo_2021.png){kind=logo}
Workshops
Lakou Capital offers dynamic workshops focused on strategic planning, venture capital investment funding, and leadership training. Our approach integrates educational content creation, strategy development, and investment facilitation to empower businesses and entrepreneurs in Haiti and globally. Through these tailored workshops, we equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to drive sustainable growth and impactful investment decisions.
VISION
Lakou is a Haitian concept which was first manifested after the successful 1804 revolution. After victory, the formerly enslaved Haitians would build their houses typically surrounding a central courtyard. This physical courtyard served as a relational space for Haitians to meet, pray, and collaborate socially and financially with other families and friends (Desir, 2011; Jean-Denis, 2022). The vision of Lakou capital is to facilitate investment and education into Haitian entrepreneurs who are developing the country. Our organization will resemble a hybrid between an educational platform and a venture capital fund dedicated to Haitian startups. Lakou capital will provide educational and marketing content which will help these client firms develop their business models and perform valuations so that they are prepared to receive capital and grow. Our impact will be seen in the economic contributions and societal changes that the associated entrepreneurs will make in their communities. Furthermore, we are developing an investment network where any investor can invest directly into for-profit Haitian businesses or sectors with impactful ideas. Please contact us if you want to partner and support this vision.
