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Ayotunde Aladejana

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Head of Partnerships at Founders Factory Africa · Director, Government Engagement, West Africa at Mastercard Start Path

Lagos State, Nigeria

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About

Ayotunde Aladejana serves as Director of Government Engagement for West Africa at Mastercard, focusing on institutional partnerships and digital infrastructure in emerging markets. With over a decade of experience in venture capital, financial services, and global partnerships, he works on market expansion initiatives and public-private collaborations that connect corporations, investors, and governments. His expertise includes strategic partnership development, cross-border collaboration, and commercial growth strategies across emerging market ecosystems.

Experience

  1. MastercardDirector, Government Engagement, West Africacurrent2026 — presentNigeria
  2. Partnership LeadersMembercurrent2023 — present
  3. VC Platform Global CommunityMember2023 — 2025
  4. 54 Collective VCHead of Global Partnerships2024 — 2025
  5. 54 Collective VCGlobal Partnerships Lead2023 — 2024
  6. 54 Collective VCPartnerships Lead - Africa2021 — 2023
  7. 54 Collective VCPartnerships Lead - West Africa2021Nigeria
  8. Grand Challenges CanadaInvestment Manager2021 — 2022
  9. Anadach GroupSenior Analyst2020 — 2021
  10. Sterling Bank PlcPartnerships Manager2021
  11. Sterling Bank PlcSenior Health Financing Specialist2017 — 2020
  12. Sterling Bank PlcHead, New Business Development (Lagos), Strategy and Innovation2015 — 2017Lagos
  13. Standard Chartered BankPersonal Financial Consultant2013 — 2014
  14. Guaranty TrustRetail Marketing Officer2008 — 2011

Skills & more

Team Building1Cross-functional Team Leadership1
  • CVC Investment Programs — Global Corporate Venturing
  • Managing Partnerships and Strategic Alliances — INSEAD Executive Education

From Ayotunde's professional profile.

Colleagues at Founders Factory Africa

Adam Morris
Product Designer at Founders Factory Africa
Adam Wakefield
Managing Editor at Founders Factory Africa
Adelaide Njoki Muthang'i
Investment Associate at Founders Factory Africa
Alina Truhina
Board Member at Founders Factory Africa
Amara Muoneke
Venture Design Lead at Founders Factory Africa
Andile Masuku
Head of Community at Founders Factory Africa
Andrew Obuoforibo
Head of Product at Founders Factory Africa
Bongani Sithole
Chief Executive Officer at Founders Factory Africa

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ayotunde Aladejana?
Ayotunde Aladejana serves as Director of Government Engagement for West Africa at Mastercard, focusing on institutional partnerships and digital infrastructure in emerging markets. With over a decade of experience in venture capital, financial services, and global partnerships, he works on market expansion initiatives and public-private collaborations that connect corporations, investors, and governments. His expertise includes strategic partnership development, cross-border collaboration, and commercial growth strategies across emerging market ecosystems.
Where does Ayotunde Aladejana work?
Ayotunde Aladejana is Head of Partnerships at Founders Factory Africa.
Where did Ayotunde Aladejana go to school?
Ayotunde Aladejana studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Certificate in Impact Investing, Impact Investing); University of Strathclyde (Master of Science (MSc), Business Analysis and Consulting); Obafemi Awolowo University (Bachelor's degree, Economics).

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Also attended Saïd Business School, University of Oxford416

Manuk HergnyanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Granatus VenturesMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesDaniel van der MerweSenior Director at JMI EquityConnor WhitingFinance Associate at Giant Ventures Global LlpBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpMorgan GerlakPartner at TCV

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Also attended University of Strathclyde110

ThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcRowena PatelFinancial Director at Advent Life SciencesAdarsh GiriInvestment Associate at Blockchain CoinvestorsRob DesboroughGeneral Partner and Chair of Seraphim Space Accelerator at Seraphim SpaceRupert LyleInvestment Director at Future Planet CapitalRoss StrachanInvestor at Adara Ventures

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Also attended Obafemi Awolowo University51

Gbenga AjayiPartner, Head of Africa and Middle East at QED InvestorsOluwatofunmi IdowuVenture Analyst at LoftyInc CapitalAugustine IkwuegbuenyiInvestment Associate at Chui VenturesMohan MarkandaierManaging Partner at Good News VenturesOpeyemi OdeleyeVenture Partner at Consonance Investment ManagersAyotunde AnjorinSenior Director & Chief Financial Officer at Africa Finance Corporation

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Shared employers

Also worked at Partnership Leaders6

Edmond LukVP of Partnerships at Merchant GrowthMarit LyngbaekPrincipal at National Grid PartnersCarl HinrichsenChannel Partnerships at Aurelia VenturesJennifer RhimaB2B Sales at Aurelia VenturesBraydan YoungCo-Founder and Chief Alliances Officer at SendosoNaruby SchlenkerExecutive Officer, Director at Ordoro

Also worked at VC Platform Global Community78

Amira OujiVice President of Platform & Portfolio Success, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionDaniela LiebischerHead of Finance at Burda Principal InvestmentsEva KurzweilMarketing & Communications Lead at Burda Principal InvestmentsMadeline PopeSenior Associate, Platform & Marketing at March Capital PartnersAJ NyboMarketing Coordinator at March Capital PartnersAnne-Sophie GauvinCommunications & Office Manager at Luge Capital

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Also worked at 54 Collective VC39

Frank WebsterHead of Corporate Development at Founders FactoryNzwisisa ChidemboCTO in Residence at Enza CapitalAdam MorrisProduct Designer at Founders Factory AfricaAdam WakefieldManaging Editor at Founders Factory AfricaAdelaide Njoki Muthang'iInvestment Associate at Founders Factory AfricaAlina TruhinaBoard Member at Founders Factory Africa

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Also worked at Grand Challenges Canada7

Annie TheriaultManaging Partner at Cross-Border Impact VenturesBolaji AdeoyeInvestor at Consonance Investment ManagersJonathan HeraFounder & Managing Partner at Marigold CapitalAnnie ThériaultManaging Partner at Cross-Border Impact VenturesTasha NoronhaPartnerships & Operations Manager at Cross-Border Impact VenturesCédric BissonPartner at Teralys Capital

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