About
Martin has over 25 years of experience across more than 30 African countries, holding leadership roles in private equity, venture capital and other investment projects. He holds an Economics degree from the Gothenburg School of Economics in Sweden.
Experience
- SPEAR CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2012 — presentHarare, Zimbabwe
- Green Wave Trading Pty LtdFounder & Director2007 — 2018City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Athena CapitalDirector & Shareholder2010 — 2012City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- O. Mustad & Son Africa Middle East Pty LtdMD2003 — 2007City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- O. Mustad & Son ASArea Manager2001 — 2002Africa & the Middle East
- Kinnovator Int. ABPartner1994 — 1997Gothenburg, Sweden
Skills & more
Negotiation5Entrepreneurship11Private Equity22Investments13Start-ups9Mergers & Acquisitions5Venture Capital8Trading4Business Strategy13Valuation4Financial Modeling4Emerging Markets6
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Corporate FinanceCorporate DevelopmentLanguages English · French · Norwegian · Swedish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Martin Soderberg?
- Martin has over 25 years of experience across more than 30 African countries, holding leadership roles in private equity, venture capital and other investment projects. He holds an Economics degree from the Gothenburg School of Economics in Sweden.
- Where does Martin Soderberg work?
- Martin Soderberg is Partner (Managing Partner) at Spear Capital.
- Where did Martin Soderberg go to school?
- Martin Soderberg studied at School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg (Economics); Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket (International Baccalaureate); American School of Paris.
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Also attended School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg35
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Also attended American School of Paris9
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Also attended Lycee International de St Germain en Laye10
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