Our Story

KVCF was a dream embedded into the heart of Matt Cook while attending ministry school from Fall 2012-Spring 2013. The name ‘Kingdom Venture Capital Fund’ came from the concept of bringing ‘Kingdom’ to earth though investment; using ‘Venture Capital’ to create large-scale businesses that are focused on making change in the world; and having a ‘Fund’ that would facilitate that change. Towards the ends of his ministry studies, Matt ventured to Sierra Leone on a missions trip, and he was convinced this nation would be the birthplace of KVCF. Not only did Matt fall in love with the people, but he formed a friendship with fellow missionary Grant Anderson – a friendship that has now turned into a lifelong partnership at KVCF.

Matt was back in Sierra Leone just eight months after his initial trip, researching 40 potential businesses and industries to enter in 40 days. The goal was to find a compelling business that could prove itself profitable, with rapid-growth potential and the ability to create maximum social and economic change. While there were many options, cocoa stood above the rest, and so KVCF (SL) Ltd was born. Three months later, after sorting things out at home, Matt was back in Sierra Leone to stay. Grant joined the following month after finishing school, and by the end of summer, KVCF was purchasing its first cocoa bean.

From taking over an old rebel army building to developing a team of 600 West African people, watch our first documentary below.