Wale Ayeni is a champion of Africa’s startup ecosystem and an advocate for venture capital and investment on the continent.
Through his strategic vision, industry expertise, and commitment to collaboration, Ayeni has left an indelible mark on the investment landscape, empowering entrepreneurs, and driving economic growth across the continent.
He currently leads investments in early-growth tech companies in frontier markets with Helios Digital Ventures.
Helios Digital Ventures is on a mission to support founders at the early-growth stage to build long-lasting businesses using technology to rethink and deliver impact.
Prior to that, Wale led IFC’s venture capital deals in frontier markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Mélanie Keïta is a Franco-Senegalese finance professional and entrepreneur driven by a deep commitment to advancing sustainable development across Africa.
Dr Omolola is an experienced oncologist with a demonstrated public and private healthcare history and a social entrepreneur.
She is the Managing Director of WIC CAPITAL, the first investment fund in West Africa that exclusively targets women-led small and growing businesses.
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