Digital Collective Africa
The Digital Collective Africa is a Non-Profit entity forming a Council to guide its governance and foster investment in African VC firms and tech entrepreneurs. It focuses on developing open-source resources, including best practices, an open data repository, and research.
The Council consists of about a dozen representatives from across the continent.
Meet the Council
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Benoit Delestre
Chairman, Saviu Ventures
Benoit Delestre is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business development professional with extensive experience in technology, mobile payments, and security.He brings a strong international network and a passion for supporting innovative tech companies.
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Peter Wamburu
Principal at VestedWorld
Investment professional with 10+ years of experience across venture capital, finance, and data analytics, specializes in early-stage investments and venture support. He is passionate about driving solutions in trade, education, climate, and youth employment across Africa.
Gladwyn Leeuw
Chief Executive Officer | E-Squared Investments
Gladwyn, CEO of E Squared Investments since 2023, drives growth for this South African Impact Fund, mentors ventures, supports economic development, and contributes as a Partner at Kingson Capital.
Abderrahmane Chaoui
Founder, Researcher, Advisor, and Advocate | Sendemo
Committed to driving impactful solutions in design and technology, Abderrahmane Chaoui founded Sendemo to innovate long-term growth in African startups.
Paul Breloff
Co-Founder & CEO, Shortlist
Paul, Investor and entrepreneur focused on impact capitalism, has founded and led ventures across Africa and global markets. He supportes startups and investment funds while championing more inclusive and efficient financial and human capital systems.
Ashim Egunjobi
Managing Partner | Octerra Capital
Ashim, an investment professional with 15+ years of experience in financial services and tech, has led global teams across Africa, Germany, the Middle East, and Asia. She champions diversity and inclusion.
Christophe Viarnaud
Founder & CEO |
Methys
With a proven track record in Africa, Christophe Viarnaud founded Methys, French SA Tech Labs, AfricArena, and startups like Power Time, PayGenius, and Energy Intelligence, driving innovation and growth.
Janice Johnston
CEO, Edge growth ventures
Janice, an investment professional with 25+ years of experience across South Africa and the UK, brings deep expertise in venture capital and private equity. Championing impact investment in climate and growth sectors, she also promotes collaboration, diversity and inclusion.
Grégoire de Padirac
Chief Executive Officer |
Digital Africa
Grégoire de Padirac, CEO of Digital Africa, brings expertise from Youverify, Africa's Talking, and Orange Ventures. An ESCP alum, he excels in entrepreneurship, strategy, and business development.
Philip Kiracofe
CEO and Co-founder | Startupbootcamp
With a history of co-founding and leading disruptive companies, Philip Kiracofe has shaped ventures in online grocery services, venture capital, social networking, and property development.
Permanent Members
Abi Mustapha-Maduakor
Chief Executive Officer | African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)
Abi is a focused leader with expertise in small and large organizations. Skilled in strategy, emerging market investments, and advising African SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises). Combines entrepreneurial mindset with proven success in driving revenue growth, cost optimization, profit expansion, and innovation.
Tshepiso Kobile
Chief Executive Officer| SAVCA
Tshepiso, a seasoned finance professional, has held roles at Development Bank of Southern Africa and Standard Bank, gaining expertise in investment and property finance. She led Catalytic Projects at eThekwini Municipality, chairs South African Institute for Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) KZN, and serves on multiple boards, including National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC).
Members Of The Collective
