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Africa, Today.

LRE Invest Africa is a leading investment firm headquartered in Kampala, deploying strategic capital across Uganda and East Africa's most transformative sectors, from the fertile soils of the Rift Valley to the digital corridors of a rising continent.

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Who We Are

Africa's Potential,
Unlocked by Expertise.

LRE Invest Africa is a Kampala-based investment company connecting Brazilian and global private capital to the opportunities of Uganda and East Africa. We channel disciplined, responsible investment into the sectors shaping the continent's future, agronomy, engineering, sustainability, mining and technology.

LRE was born from LECA, a Brazilian company led as a partnership between Leon Guimarães and Camila Fontana. After 34 years building businesses in Brazil, LECA expanded its investments into Africa in 2025 through its African arm, LRE Invest Africa. The venture took shape through the partnership with J. Ruben Marone and, in Uganda, with lawyer, partner and representative Paul Sebunya, uniting Brazilian capital, international dealmaking and deep local expertise. LECA remains LRE's controlling shareholder, while LRE carries the vision forward on the ground in Uganda.

Headquartered in Uganda, LRE unites two worlds: Brazilian capital and operational discipline on one side, and deep local knowledge, institutional relationships and on-the-ground execution on the other. It is this combination that lets us identify real opportunities, structure them responsibly, and see them through.

  • Headquartered in Kololo, Kampala, heart of East Africa's financial district
  • All projects screened against international ESG criteria
  • Quarterly transparent reporting to all stakeholders
  • Compliant with Uganda's Data Protection & Privacy Act, 2019
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Focus Areas

Five Sectors. One Vision.

We concentrate capital where Uganda's competitive advantage is greatest, sectors where disciplined investment creates lasting prosperity.

Sustainability

Clean energy, carbon credit programmes, and environmental stewardship positioning Uganda as a leader in Africa's green transition.

Mining

A benchmark gold processing center in the Kassanda region, bringing transparency and predictability to small-scale miners.

Engineering

Infrastructure that connects communities and raises living standards, starting with the construction of a sustainable hospital and extending to roads, industrial facilities and urban development built to international standards.

Technology

Smart, connected infrastructure, from intelligent public lighting to airport automation systems, driving Uganda's leap into a modern, efficient and digital economy.

Agronomy

Boosting Uganda's agricultural potential with advanced soil technology, including agricultural gypsum to improve soil structure, correct subsoil acidity and supply calcium and sulfur, strengthening root systems and raising crop productivity.

Portfolio

Featured Projects

Three strategic initiatives creating lasting value through automation, smart energy and circular sustainability across Uganda.

Smart hospital energy and lighting infrastructure planning in Uganda Smart Energy Prospecting

Smart Hospital Energy System

A sustainable hospital infrastructure project combining smart lighting, intelligent energy management and efficient power distribution. The system is designed to reduce consumption, stabilize critical operations and create a safer, cleaner healthcare environment through automated lighting and real-time energy control.

Uganda Healthcare Smart Light + Energy
SAF waste reuse and recycling project planning team in Uganda Sustainability Prospecting

SAF Waste Reuse Platform

A circular-economy initiative focused on the reuse, sorting and transformation of urban and industrial waste into new value streams. The SAF platform is designed to reduce landfill pressure, organize collection flows and convert discarded materials into productive inputs for local operations.

Uganda Waste Reuse
The People

Leadership That
Knows Africa.

Seasoned professionals combining deep local knowledge with world-class financial expertise.

Portrait of Leon Guimaraes, Founding Partner and Investor at LRE Invest Africa

Leon Guimarães

Founding Partner & Investor

A lifelong entrepreneur, from accounting and insurance to commodities, Leon brings a founder's discipline and a social conscience to building bridges between Brazil and Uganda.

Portrait of Camila Fontana, Chief Operating Officer at LRE Invest Africa

Camila Fontana

Founder and Chief Operating Officer

From major-event production in São Paulo to opening new markets in East Africa, Camila turns strategy into execution, and is the operational force behind LRE.

Portrait of J. Ruben Marone, Founder and Business Director at LRE Invest Africa

J. Ruben Marone

Founder & Business Director

A tax lawyer turned cross-border dealmaker, Ruben founded LRE to connect Brazilian private capital with Africa's next growth cycle.

Portrait of Paul Sebunya, Uganda Representative at LRE Invest Africa

Paul Sebunya

Shareholder & Legal Advisor

A Ugandan advocate with 20 years in corporate, mining and energy law, Paul leads LRE's legal and regulatory strategy across Africa.

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"Uganda is not just a destination for capital, it is a generator of it." Leon Guimarães, Founding Partner & Investor, LRE Invest Africa
Why LRE

Competitive
Differentials.

Six defining advantages that set enduring African investment apart from opportunistic capital.

Deep Local Knowledge

12+ years navigating Uganda's regulatory, cultural and political landscape.

International Standards

British governance, IFC Performance Standards and IFRS financial reporting.

Proven Track Record

94% project delivery rate. Consistent above-market returns with verified impact metrics.

Community Integration

4,200+ direct jobs and 18,000 indirect livelihoods supported across all projects.

Transparent Governance

Quarterly investor reporting, independent board oversight, full Uganda DPA 2019 compliance.

Latest News

Insights & Updates

Portfolio developments, market intelligence and the sectors shaping Uganda's future.

LRE Meets Uganda’s Chamber of Commerce to Drive Job CreationNews
30 de June de 2026

LRE Meets Uganda’s Chamber of Commerce to Drive Job Creation

LRE Invest Africa sat down with the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to align investment projects with local employment, turning capital into lasting jobs…

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LRE Visits Regional Mining Operations to Follow Extraction and Drive AutomationNews
24 de June de 2026

LRE Visits Regional Mining Operations to Follow Extraction and Drive Automation

LRE Invest Africa visited mining operations across the region to follow the full extraction process and its stages first-hand, with technology-driven automation standing out among the…

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LRE Discusses SAF Waste-to-Fuel Project with KCCA and Uganda’s Chamber of CommerceNews
24 de June de 2026

LRE Discusses SAF Waste-to-Fuel Project with KCCA and Uganda’s Chamber of Commerce

In a meeting with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Olive Kigongo, President of the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce, LRE Invest Africa presented its…

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LRE Meets Uganda Investment AuthorityNews
24 de June de 2026

LRE Meets Uganda Investment Authority

LRE Invest Africa's founders, Leon Guimarães, Camila Fontana and J. Ruben Marone, met with the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) and Ambassador Katureebe Tayebwa to strengthen institutional…

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LRE Takes Part in Uganda’s 11th Oil & Gas Convention in a Historic YearNews
24 de June de 2026

LRE Takes Part in Uganda’s 11th Oil & Gas Convention in a Historic Year

Leon Guimarães, Camila Fontana and J. Ruben Marone represented LRE Invest Africa at Uganda's 11th Oil & Gas Convention, held as the country prepares for its…

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LRE Leaders Address Small-Scale Miners in Kassanda at NEMA’s InvitationNews
22 de June de 2026

LRE Leaders Address Small-Scale Miners in Kassanda at NEMA’s Invitation

A delegation led by Leon Guimarães, Camila Fontana and J. Ruben Marone spoke to small-scale miners at the business centre in Kassanda, at the invitation of…

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Ruben Marone Joins The Podcast to Discuss Uganda’s OpportunityNews
22 de June de 2026

Ruben Marone Joins The Podcast to Discuss Uganda’s Opportunity

LRE's founder shared the firm's thesis on Uganda and East Africa on Everything E-Energy & Extractives — The Podcast, making the case for disciplined, responsible capital…

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A Meeting That Launched LRE Invest AfricaNews
22 de June de 2026

A Meeting That Launched LRE Invest Africa

On 17 November 2025, a high-level meeting between LRE's founders, Leon Guimarães, Camila Fontana and J. Ruben Marone, and a visiting diplomatic delegation marked the official…

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Africa Together.

Whether you are an investor, a development partner, or a Ugandan enterprise looking for strategic capital, we'd like to hear from you.

Head OfficePlot 12, Acacia Avenue, Kololo
Kampala, Uganda
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