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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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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.

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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.

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Mark Kleyner

Co-Founder & Program Director | Dream VC

Mark Kleyner, co-founder and programs director at Dream VC, drives investment acceleration across Africa. Under his leadership, Dream VC has created multiple funds and initiatives managing over $6.6 billion in emerging markets.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

Members Of The Collective

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