EXPERIENCED PARTNERS
Franklin Olaniyan and Olugbenga Rowaiye founded Worlá Capital to acquire an outstanding mid-sized business in mission-critical reliability services and lead it into its next stage of growth. With over 40 years of combined experience in operations, strategy, and high-stakes execution, they bring a hands-on approach focused on long-term value creation for employees, customers, and stakeholders.
Franklin Olaniyan
Managing Partner
Franklin Olaniyan, Managing Partner
Franklin is the operator who makes things work. Over 15 years at Northrop Grumman and Eaton, he has led $1 billion in business captures, managed programs with $5 million P&L responsibility, led teams of 40 professionals, and overseen grid modernization projects across 14 major utility accounts.
He has the technical credibility to represent a company to demanding customers with complete authority. When Franklin joins a business, technicians see a leader who understands their work. Management sees a partner who optimizes operations without compromising quality. Customers see continuity and operational discipline.
Executive MBA | Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
MS Systems Engineering | University of St. Thomas
Franklin Olaniyan
Managing Partner
Olugbenga Rowaiye
Managing Partner
Olugbenga Rowaiye, Managing Partner
Olu is the strategist who wins markets. Over 25 years, he has built expertise in high-stakes sales, risk management, and market positioning. He spent a decade at Equinix working with enterprises who depend on 99.99% uptime.
He has driven sales growth of 45%, reduced sales cycles by 45%, and increased deal sizes by 300%. When Olu joins a business, sales teams see a mentor who knows how to win. Customers see a partner who understands their challenges. The market sees a formidable competitor.
Executive MBA | Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, BS Mechanical Engineering
Olugbenga Rowaiye
Managing Partner
How They Work Together
Franklin drives operational excellence. Olu drives growth. Together, they are formidable. Both are Executive MBA candidates at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, sharing a common framework for strategic thinking and access to a powerful network of investors and advisors.
Your Legacy Matters
When you hand off your business, you want to know it will thrive, your team will be respected, and your customers will receive the same level of service. Franklin and Olu understand this. They will not cut corners to chase short-term profits. They want to be the next chapter in your story, taking what you have built and compounding it into something larger.
Franklin and Olu strongly believe that a good name is better than gold and silver. They care deeply about character, integrity, and how people are treated. That commitment will guide every decision they make as operators.