Mike Mompi: Powering Africa’s Tech Future Through Smart, Inclusive Venture Capital

As the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Enza Capital, a Nairobi-based venture capital firm, Mompi has been instrumental in supporting startups that address significant challenges across the continent.

Born to a Ghanaian father and Slovak mother, Mompi spent his formative years in California.

He holds degrees in Economics and Communications from the University of California, Davis.

His multicultural background and international experiences have shaped his global perspective and commitment to fostering innovation in Africa.

Mompi’s career spans four continents, encompassing roles in entrepreneurship, public equity investment, and venture capital.

He co-founded a fintech startup in London and played a pivotal role in building ClearlySo, a UK-based impact investment bank that raised over $250 million for socially responsible businesses.

In 2019, Mompi co-founded Enza Capital with the vision of backing technology-driven startups that solve pressing problems in Africa.

Under his leadership, Enza Capital has invested in over 30 companies across eight African markets, including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast.

The firm’s investments span sectors such as fintech, logistics, healthcare, human capital, and climate tech.

Enza Capital’s investment approach is characterized by active engagement and long-term partnerships.

The firm typically invests between $250,000 and $5 million, with the capacity to invest up to $20 million through its growth fund.

Notable portfolio companies include Djamo, a financial software company in Ivory Coast; Craydel, an educational platform in Kenya; and SeamlessHR, a human resources software provider in Nigeria.

In 2023, Mompi introduced the Founder Partner Program at Enza Capital, a pioneering initiative that allocates 10% of the firm’s carry pool to the founders of its portfolio companies.

This program aims to foster alignment and shared success between the firm and the entrepreneurs it supports, reflecting Mompi’s belief in empathetic and equitable venture capital practices.

Mompi is also a Kauffman Fellow and serves as a trustee at the Treebeard Trust and the Black Global Trust.