About
An investor, entrepreneur and ecosystem builder focused on early-stage investment across Africa; founder of the Jozi Angels network, board member of ABAN, and formerly manager of the Alpha Code Seed Fund at RMI. He also leads investment readiness and founder support programs at VC4A.
Experience
- VC4ALead: Acceleration Teamcurrent2023 — presentAmsterdam
- Jozi AngelsFoundercurrent2016 — presentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Additiv CapitalFund Executive2020 — 2022Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ground FlrFounder2015 — 2018Emerging Markets
- Next Generation LabFounder2011 — 2015Emerging Markets
- IE Business SchoolFull-Time MBA Student2011 — 2012Madrid Area, Spain
- Emirates NBDProduct Development Manager2007 — 2011Dubai
- Momentum WealthProduct Developer2006 — 2007Pretoria Area, South Africa
- STANLIBProduct Development2003 — 2006Johannesburg Area, South Africa
Education
- IE Business SchoolMBA2011 — 2012
- St Stithians
Skills & more
Strategy42Leadership41Strategic Planning19Analysis6Team Leadership9Business Strategy51Investments38Entrepreneurship79Business Analysis28Project Management19Financial Modeling12Portfolio Management8
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Colleagues at Sanaga Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Abu Cassim work?
- Abu Cassim is General Partner at Sanaga Ventures.
Same school
Also attended IE Business School194
Borja FernándezGeneral Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupGabriel FarmeInvestor at Graphene VenturesHayata TokizawaVice President at Fin CapitalIñaki ArrolaInvestor at KfundCarina SzpilkaInvestor at KfundCaroline PhippsSenior Associate at True Beauty Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at VC4A5
Also worked at IE Business School57
Borja FernándezGeneral Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupGabriel FarmeInvestor at Graphene VenturesIñaki ArrolaInvestor at KfundPablo VenturaInvestor at KfundSergio Álvarez LeivaInvestor at KfundAlistair OwenPrincipal at VentureFriends
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