Where does Abu Cassim work?

Abu Cassim is General Partner at Sanaga Ventures.

Where did Abu Cassim go to school?

Abu Cassim studied at IE Business School (MBA); St Stithians.

Abu Cassim

Investor

General Partner at Sanaga Ventures

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Philani MzilaunlockedAbu: together at Jozi Angels (2023–2026)

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Abu: together at Sanaga Ventures

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

Skills & more

Strategy42Leadership41Strategic Planning19Analysis6Team Leadership9Business Strategy51Investments38Entrepreneurship79Business Analysis28Project Management19Financial Modeling12Portfolio Management8

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Ben White

Managing Partner at Sanaga Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Abu Cassim?: 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.
Where does Abu Cassim work?: Abu Cassim is General Partner at Sanaga Ventures.
Where did Abu Cassim go to school?: Abu Cassim studied at IE Business School (MBA); St Stithians.

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Shared employers

Also worked at VC4A5

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