Leadership Team
Magdi Amin - Managing Partner
Former IFC, World Bank, Omidyar Network. 25+ years in emerging markets investing with deep expertise in financial inclusion and technology ventures across Africa.
Henok Assefa - General Partner
Founder and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in African markets. Founded Addis Angels and has been instrumental in developing the Ethiopian startup ecosystem.
Atul Mehta - Chair Of The Investment Committee
Ex-Head of IFC Venture Capital with 25+ years in global private equity and venture capital. Brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies across emerging markets.
Amanuel Alemu - Venture Partner
Venture Partner Fintech/cleantech investor, NY-based analyst with over a decade of startup investment experience in Africa
Nemo Semret - Venture Partner
Former Google engineer specializing in Al due diligence and technology evaluation
Maya Zein - Venture Partner
Healthtech investor with investment banking experience at Scotiabank
Lexi Lei - Analyst
Programme Management, United Nations Human Settlements Programme Project Manager, International Chamber of Commerce Account Executive, Ogilvy Experience in corporate finance, market research, and data analysis
Honey Sintayehu - Associate
With experience in corporate finance at Precise and Grant Thornton, Honey focus on portfolio monitoring, reporting, and due diligence out of our Addis Ababa office
Strategic Advisors
Lofton Holder - Strategic Advisor
Pine Street Alternative Assets, JPMorgan, DEI advocate
Pierre Guislain - Strategic Advisor
Former VP at AfDB, digital infrastructure expert
- Washington DC
- Addis Ababa
- Dar es Salam