Meet Uwem Uwemakpan
Get to know
Uwem Uwemakpan
The Mission
"Building million-dollar African businesses by connecting visionary founders with strategic capital"
I believe in the transformative power of African entrepreneurship. Through strategic deal-making and ecosystem building, I’m dedicated to unlocking the full potential of founders who are solving Africa’s most pressing challenges.
Knowledge Sharing
Host of The Grinders Table Podcast, where I share practical insights and amplify founder stories. Through this platform, I’m democratizing access to knowledge about building and scaling in African markets.
Journey & Experience:
Venture Capital Leadership
Leading investments at Launch Africa Ventures, where we’re building Africa’s next generation of market leaders. Previously led operations at Ingressive Capital, managing $60M+ across two funds and building a portfolio of groundbreaking startups.
Ecosystem Building
Spearheaded the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s $100M entrepreneurship initiative, exceeding our 10-year goal of empowering 10,000 entrepreneurs in just 5 years. This experience shaped my understanding of what founders need to succeed at scale.
How I Can Help You
- Deal Structuring & Negotiation
- Fundraising Strategy
- Market Entry Planning
- Growth & Scaling Support
- Pitch Deck Development
- Valuation & Term Sheet Navigation
- Due Diligence Preparation
- Investor Relations
- Investor Network Connections
- Strategic Partnerships
- Market Intelligence
- Industry Insights
- Podcast Insights
- Workshops & Training
- Community Access
- Market Research
Let's Build Together
Whether you’re:
- A founder seeking strategic capital
- An investor exploring African opportunities
- An ecosystem player looking to collaborate
I’m here to help you navigate the African tech landscape successfully.