Villgro Africa

Board and Investment Committee member, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder and CEO of Ladnan Hospital, with a focus on social enterprises.

Senior Analyst with over two years of startup experience, supporting diligence, selection, business growth, and go-to-market strategy for early-stage companies. He holds an Actuarial Science degree from JKUAT.

Senior Analyst supporting internal processes, operations systems, and capacity building at Villgro Africa, as well as due diligence and startup selection. She holds a Mass Communication degree from JKUAT.

Board and Investment Committee member and leader in health systems strengthening, healthcare management, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation.

Leads Villgro Africa's Project Management Office, coordinating planning, resourcing, and performance tracking across programs. He has over a decade of experience across banking, pensions, climate innovation, and SME advisory.

Junior Technical Analyst and biomedical engineer with expertise in medical equipment maintenance and ISO 9001:2015 quality management. She supports MedTech startups with regulatory frameworks and ISO 13485 compliance.

Communications Associate and creative storyteller specializing in video production, photography, and graphic design. He holds a BA in Communications from Pan African Christian University.

Board and investment committee member with over 25 years of leadership experience in CEO/COO and investment roles across Africa. Former CEO of the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund and a member of the ANDE Global Executive Committee, he specializes in patient capital for small and growing businesses.

AI Lead holding a PhD in artificial intelligence applications from the University of Kent and a master's in AI from Tianjin University. He has published in Nature and IEEE and conducted AI consultations for the UNDP and UNICEF.

Senior Analyst providing analytical support for market research, screening, and selection of startups across Sub-Saharan Africa. He holds an Actuarial Science degree from JKUAT and previously worked in health insurance.

Junior Technical Analyst and biomedical scientist with a degree in Biotechnology and Biosafety, experienced in wet and dry lab work at ILRI. He supports invention-based enterprises through product development and commercialization.

Associate with over six years of experience in finance, investment analysis, and startup acceleration, providing acceleration support and investment evaluation. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and is a CPA.

Advisory Lead at Villgro Africa with experience in business consulting, financial modeling, investment analysis, and market research. He holds an Actuarial Science degree from JKUAT and is pursuing actuarial fellowship.

Visual Communications and Brand Specialist and experienced graphic designer working across editorial design, branding, and web design. He holds an Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree from Moi University.

Impact investing, corporate finance, and development finance expert with over 14 years of experience helping enterprises raise equity, debt, and convertibles. He specializes in investment and fund structuring, financial modeling, and due diligence.

Communications Lead at Villgro Africa and an experienced writer and entrepreneur with a BA in Literature and MA in Social Entrepreneurship. She leads the communications team to amplify innovators' stories.

Data Analyst holding a BSc in Actuarial Science and an ALX-T Data Analytics Nanodegree, with over three years in the insurance sector. He builds custom data analytics solutions and handles reporting for Villgro Africa and its startups.

Junior Technical Analyst holding a Biomedical Engineering degree from the University of Kent and a Master's in Machine Learning in Science from Nottingham. She supports technical due diligence and product development for health technology startups.

Senior Analyst conducting financial operations, reporting, taxation, and budget analysis at Villgro Africa, and supporting consultancy projects and portfolio analysis. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Kenyatta University.

Board and investment committee member with over 40 years in global pharma across private and public sectors. He chairs the Federation of East African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and is Vice Chair of the FAPMA.

Board and investment committee member, managing partner and co-founder of Brightmore Capital, an impact investment firm. She leads deal sourcing and transaction execution with expertise in Francophone West Africa.

Director of Incubation Operations and Finance at Villgro Africa with over nine years of experience in startup incubation, financial management, and ecosystem building. She is a CPA and CIFA pursuing a Master's in Development Finance at Strathmore Business School.

Stakeholder Engagement Lead and trained journalist with a master's from UC Berkeley. A former newsroom professional and strategic communications specialist, she serves as the main liaison for external stakeholders.

Board and Investment Committee member, researcher and innovation specialist at the Africa Oxford Initiative, University of Oxford, who founded the AfOx Innovation platform. She holds a PhD in Economics of Innovation.

Member of Villgro Africa's Board and Investment Committee.

MedTech Lead and mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Nairobi, registered with the Engineering Board of Kenya. She provides technical support to invention-based enterprises through product development, clinical validation, and go-to-market.