Where does Adam Briley work?

Adam Briley is Managing Director at FINCA Ventures.

Where did Adam Briley go to school?

Adam Briley studied at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); University of Oklahoma (Master of Arts - MA, Administrative Leadership); The Wharton School (Executive Education, Executive Negotiation).

Adam Briley

Investor

Managing Director at FINCA Ventures · Director of Federal Solutions at J2 Ventures

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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About

Adam Briley is Managing Director of Finca Ventures at FINCA International, with 16 years of experience in commercial venture capital, impact investing, and M&A in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on the East African market. Over the past decade in venture capital, he has worked on transactions ranging from USD 2 million to USD 15 million across sectors including last-mile logistics, renewable energy, healthcare, FMCG, and fund investments. He has held five board positions at investee companies and served on strategic and finance committees, contributing to financial and commercial analysis and portfolio company direction.

Experience

Atlas Arc Advisors LLCCEO and Foundercurrent2024 — present
J2 VenturesDirector of Federal Solutionscurrent2024 — present
The COMMIT FoundationFellow Alumnicurrent2024 — present
The Mandatum FoundationVice Chairman2022 — 2025
US NavyDirector of Innovation2022 — 2025Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
US NavySenior Vice President Operations2019 — 2022Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
US NavyVice President Operations2018 — 2019Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
US NavyDirector Of Operations2015 — 2018
US NavyOperations Manager2007 — 2015
US NavyTeam Lead2001 — 2007
The Foxtrot FoundationAdvisory Board Member2023 — 2025
LunaCap FoundationLunaCap Scholar2022 — 2024

Skills & more

Public Speaking1People Management1Multi-Cultural Team Leadership1Team Management1Strategic Planning1Leadership8Defense Technology1National Security1Government AcquisitionPresentations1Business Relationship Management1Government Procurement1

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Project ManagementProject PlanningCulture ChangeProject Team ManagementStrategic CommunicationsStrategic PartnershipsRisk ManagementOperations ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipGovernment ContractingBusiness StrategySolution Architecture

Special Operations Acquisitions — Joint Special Operations University
Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management — Defense Acquisition University

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Colleagues at FINCA Ventures

Jacqueline Kigima

Investment Associate at FINCA Ventures

Melissa Tickle

Investment Director at FINCA Ventures

Winnie Mwangi

Managing Director at FINCA Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Briley?: Adam Briley is Managing Director of Finca Ventures at FINCA International, with 16 years of experience in commercial venture capital, impact investing, and M&A in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on the East African market. Over the past decade in venture capital, he has worked on transactions ranging from USD 2 million to USD 15 million across sectors including last-mile logistics, renewable energy, healthcare, FMCG, and fund investments. He has held five board positions at investee companies and served on strategic and finance committees, contributing to financial and commercial analysis and portfolio company direction.
Where does Adam Briley work?: Adam Briley is Managing Director at FINCA Ventures.
Where did Adam Briley go to school?: Adam Briley studied at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); University of Oklahoma (Master of Arts - MA, Administrative Leadership); The Wharton School (Executive Education, Executive Negotiation).