Where does Samora Kariuki work?

Samora Kariuki is Venture Partner at RaliCap Ventures.

What check size does Samora Kariuki write?

Samora Kariuki typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Samora Kariuki go to school?

Samora Kariuki studied at University of Nottingham (Master of Science (MSc), Economics and Financial Economics); Monash University (Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Economics); St.Mary's School.

Samora Kariuki

Investor

Venture Partner at RaliCap Ventures

Kenya

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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Tim SchmidtunlockedSamora: together at University of Nottingham (2012)

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Samora: together at Rally Cap Ventures

About

Samora Kariuki is founder and CEO of Frontier Fintech, a research and advisory firm serving the African digital financial services sector. The firm provides intelligence through weekly analysis and research editions, strategic advisory for fintechs, banks, and investors, and executive search placement for senior leaders across financial services companies. Kariuki also hosts the F-Squared Podcast, featuring interviews with operators in African financial services infrastructure, and is based in Nairobi.

Experience

Frontier Fintech, IncCEO and Foundercurrent2021 — presentNairobi County, Kenya
SoteDirector2022 — 2024Nairobi County, Kenya
Rally Cap VenturesVenture Partner2021 — 2022
Finbank s.a.Deputy Managing Director2016 — 2022Bujumbura Burundi
Dillux SAInvestment Manager2013 — 2021
Finbank SAEnterprise Risk Manager2014 — 2016Bujumbura
University of NottinghamPostgraduate Economics Student2012 — 2013
NIC Capital SecuritiesResearch Analyst2011 — 2012Nairobi
Zimele Asset Management Co LtdResearch Intern2010 — 2011
Monash UniversityTutor2010

Skills & more

Public Speaking1Analysis21Analytical Skills1FinTech3Payments3Mobile Payments1Thought Leadership1Capital Markets33Economics44Equities26Bloomberg3Investments21

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Emerging MarketsResearchFinancial ModelingAccountingDerivativesFinanceInvestment BankingFixed IncomeStatisticsStataCorporate FinanceEconometrics

Languages English · French · Swahili

IBM Blockchain Essentials — IBM

From Samora's professional profile.

Colleagues at RaliCap Ventures

Anais Cisneros

Venture Partner at RaliCap Ventures

Christine Chang

Venture Partner at RaliCap Ventures

Hanna Zaidi

Investor at RaliCap Ventures

Hayden Simmons

General Partner at RaliCap Ventures

Hiram Valdez

Venture Partner at RaliCap Ventures

Jacques Marco

Venture Partner at RaliCap Ventures

Josh Gosliner

Partner at RaliCap Ventures

Kar Dhillon

Investor at RaliCap Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Samora Kariuki?: Samora Kariuki is founder and CEO of Frontier Fintech, a research and advisory firm serving the African digital financial services sector. The firm provides intelligence through weekly analysis and research editions, strategic advisory for fintechs, banks, and investors, and executive search placement for senior leaders across financial services companies. Kariuki also hosts the F-Squared Podcast, featuring interviews with operators in African financial services infrastructure, and is based in Nairobi.
Where does Samora Kariuki work?: Samora Kariuki is Venture Partner at RaliCap Ventures.
What check size does Samora Kariuki write?: Samora Kariuki typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Samora Kariuki go to school?: Samora Kariuki studied at University of Nottingham (Master of Science (MSc), Economics and Financial Economics); Monash University (Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Economics); St.Mary's School.

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Also attended University of Nottingham229

Catherine BergersenSenior Executive Assistant at Mayfair Equity Partners Richard LeeInvestor at Medicxi Millan SuriPrincipal at Episode1 Kieran RafterPrincipal at Marlin Equity Partners Tim SchmidtVice President, Fund Finance at Northpond Ventures Rohan OzaCo-Founder & Managing Partner at CAVU Consumer Partners

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Also attended Monash University209

John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish Ventures Dallies LimInvestor Relations Associate at Burda Principal Investments Vania Yobeli MeghanDirector, Investment Support at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Clarissa KartikaAssociate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Barry BrottCo-founder at Square Peg Capital Justin LibermanCo-founder at Square Peg Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Rally Cap Ventures17

Ato Bentsi-EnchillSPV Investment Lead at Microtraction Yewande OdumosuFund Manager at HoaQ Zac ThomasPortfolio Development Manager, Startupbootcamp Mexico City at Finnovista VC Hayden SimmonsGeneral Partner at RaliCap Ventures Nakul GuptaVenture Partner at Faction Jay DahalInvestor at Rally Cap Ventures

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Also worked at University of Nottingham15

Erik MeijerVenture Scout at Storm Ventures Sam MartinPortfolio Director at Future Planet Capital Ainojie ‘Alex’ IruneCo-Founder and Chairman at Octerra Capital Fiorela KapllanajAnalyst at Nina Capital Brian GoodallFounder, First Garden City Consulting at iFly.vc Chris DiaperVice President, Data & Infrastructure at Edmonton Unlimited

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Also worked at Monash University37

Gordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture Partners John WarnerPresident & CEO, Technology Greenhouse at New Earth Ventures Ryley LucasInvestment Team at Five V Capital Rebecca KannourakisFounder-in-residence at Tin Alley Ventures Max FedinChief Technology Officer at Cypher Capital Rick SquirePortfolio Manager (Materials) at Acorn Capital

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