About
Athi Rwexu transitioned from actuarial science and private equity roles in London to founding a technology startup, before joining Savant Venture Fund. He holds an MSc in Actuarial Science and completed a fellowship at Harvard Business School. He focuses on early-stage ventures addressing systemic challenges, particularly in agritech, biotech, vettech, and renewable energy.
Invests in
AgTechBiotechCleantechEnergy
Experience
- SavantVenture Analystcurrent2026 — present
- Beta SigmaX Maths AppFoundercurrent2020 — presentSouth Africa
- BGFPrivate Equity2022London, England, United Kingdom
- Tikehau CapitalCollaterised Loan Obligations Team2022London, England, United Kingdom
- Heriot Watt University, EdinburghMasters Actuarial Science2017 — 2019Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Alexander ForbesActuarial Analyst2015 — 2016Sandton, South Africa
- MMI HoldingsActuarial product manager2012 — 2014Cape Town Area, South Africa
Education
- Heriot-Watt UniversityMaster's degree, Actuarial Science
- University of Cape Town2008 — 2012
Colleagues at Savant Venture Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Athi Rwexu work?
- Athi Rwexu is Investor at Savant Venture Fund.
- What does Athi Rwexu invest in?
- Athi Rwexu invests in AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Energy.
Same school
Also attended Heriot-Watt University34
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Also attended University of Cape Town154
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Shared employers
Also worked at BGF23
Freya KempellExecutive Assistant at Mosaic VenturesHenry GladwynInvestor at OMERS VenturesAlistair BrewHead of Investment Operations at Business Growth FundAndy GregoryCEO at Business Growth FundAaron BakerInvestor at Business Growth FundBarry JacksonRegional Partner at Business Growth Fund
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Also worked at Tikehau Capital16
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