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Ben White

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Managing Partner at Sanaga Ventures

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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John GandolfounlockedBen: together at The World Bank Group Treasury (IBRD•IDA•IFC) (2016–2019)
Ben: together at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
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Ben: together at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

About

A venture strategist and ecosystem architect who helped establish institutions such as VC4A, AfriLabs and ABAN, and co-founded the Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit. He leads Sanaga Ventures' strategy and partnerships and co-invests with angel networks across Africa.

Experience

  1. Sanaga VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2011 — presentAmsterdam
  2. European CommissionPermanent Member of the Management Team "Investing in Young Businesses in Africa" (TEI IYBA)current2023 — present
  3. VC4ADirectorcurrent2023 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  4. VC4AFounder and CEO2007 — 2022https://vc4a.com
  5. Africa Early Stage Investor SummitCo-Foundercurrent2014 — presentCity of Cape Town
  6. ABANMember of the Board of Advisorscurrent2024 — present
  7. ABANIndependent Board Member of the Executive Committee2021 — 2024Mauritius
  8. ABANCoFounder and Vice President2014 — 2021
  9. AfriLabsMember Of The Board Of Advisorscurrent2015 — presentAbuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
  10. AfriLabsMember Of The Supervisory Board2013 — 2014Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
  11. AfriLabsCoFounder & General Manager2011 — 2012Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
  12. Tony Blair Institute for Global ChangePan-African Policy Taskforce - TBI, i4Policy and Smart Africa2022 — 2024
  13. The World Bank Group Treasury (IBRD•IDA•IFC)Founding Partner XL Africa2016 — 2022City of Cape Town
  14. European CommissionAdvisory Board Member Africa-Europe Innovation Partnership2019 — 2021Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
  15. Thomson ReutersLead Implementation Africa Startup Challenge2016London, United Kingdom
  16. BopincInclusive Business Accelerator (IBA) - CoFounder and Member Board of Directors2014 — 2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  17. U.S. Department of StateFounding Partner LIONS Africa Partnership2014 — 2016Washington D.C. Metro Area
  18. Hivos -Humanist Organisation for Social Change-Manager Green Pioneer Accelerator2014 — 2015Nairobi, Kenya
  19. Amsterdam University of Applied SciencesLecturer Interactive Media and Entrepreneurship2010 — 2011Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  20. Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation (HIVOS)Program Development ICT & Entrepreneurship2009 — 2011The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
  21. MAKMENDE MediaCommercial Director and Owner2006 — 2008Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  22. AfricanewsCommercial Director2006 — 2008Netherlands
  23. Forrester ResearchTechnology Research and Sales Consultant2003Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  24. Pollock CommunicationsPublic Relations Associate2002Manhattan, New York, United States

Skills & more

Marketing StrategyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data AnalysisAnalytical SkillsBusiness AnalysisFinancial AnalysisAccountingConsultative SalesSalesAcquisitionsSales ManagementProduct Development
+12 moreUniversity TeachingCurriculum DevelopmentCourse DesignPeer MentoringPortfolio ManagementPortfolio DevelopmentProgram DeisgnDue DiligenceContract NegotiationOperations ManagementNetwork BuildingTeam Leadership

Languages Dutch · English · Spanish

  • Senior Executive Program: Venture Capital & Private Equity — Columbia Business School Executive Education
  • Blockchain in Business: Beyond the Hype — Columbia Business School Executive Education
  • Financial Analysis and Valuation — Columbia Business School Executive Education
  • Mergers and Acquisitions — Columbia Business School Executive Education
  • Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement, Social Media, Planning & Analytics — Columbia Business School Executive Education
  • VC4A Certified Mentor — VC4A
  • ScaleUp Nation Board Progam & Governance for High Growth Startups — ScaleUpNation

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Colleagues at Sanaga Ventures

Abu Cassim
General Partner at Sanaga Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben White?
A venture strategist and ecosystem architect who helped establish institutions such as VC4A, AfriLabs and ABAN, and co-founded the Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit. He leads Sanaga Ventures' strategy and partnerships and co-invests with angel networks across Africa.
Where does Ben White work?
Ben White is Managing Partner at Sanaga Ventures.
Where did Ben White go to school?
Ben White studied at University of Amsterdam (Research Master, College of Humanities); Columbia Business School (Senior Executive Program, Venture Capital Private Equity); Questrom School of Business, Boston University (Bachelor of Science and Business Administration, International Business and Economics).

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