Press Kit

Professional Headlines

• Deal Architect & Africa Market Strategist
• Head of Investment at Launch Africa Ventures
• Host of The Grinders Table Podcast
• Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Builder

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Professional Bios

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One line bio (50 words)

Uwem Uwemakpan is Africa’s premier deal architect, connecting global capital with innovative African startups. As Head of Investment at Launch Africa VC, he structures deals that transform African innovations into market leaders while hosting The Grinders Table Podcast to share insights from the continent’s most impactful founders.

Short bio (100 words)

Uwem Uwemakpan stands at the intersection of global capital and African innovation, orchestrating deals that shape the continent’s technological future. As Head of Investment at Launch Africa VC, he leads strategic investments in early-stage African startups, leveraging his deep understanding of both local markets and global investment landscapes. Through The Grinders Table Podcast, he amplifies African founders’ stories while sharing practical insights on navigating the investment landscape. His track record includes managing $200M+ in funds and facilitating 100s of successful deals that have transformed startups into market leaders.

Medium Bio (250 words)

Uwem Uwemakpan is a strategic dealmaker and ecosystem architect who has shaped over $100M in investments across Africa’s technology landscape. As Head of Investment at Launch Africa VC, he identifies, structures, and nurtures deals that connect global capital with Africa’s most promising innovations.

His investment philosophy combines deep market insights with practical execution, having led operations at multiple venture capital funds including Ingressive Capital’s $10M Fund I & $50M Fund II, and Launch Africa’s $75m Seed Fund II. Under his leadership, these funds built a portfolio of over 100 high-performing startups including landmark investments in companies transforming African finance, healthcare, and technology.

Before his current role, Uwem was instrumental in scaling the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s $100M entrepreneurship program, which exceeded its 10-year goal of empowering 10,000 entrepreneurs in just five years. This experience cemented his reputation as a trusted advisor in African startup ecosystems.

Today, Uwem continues to bridge the gap between global investors and African opportunities through strategic deal-making and ecosystem building. He shares insights and founder stories through The Grinders Table Podcast, while actively collaborating with organizations like Google, IBM, and Techstars to strengthen Africa’s startup infrastructure.

In his current role as the Head of Investments at Launch Africa VC, Uwem channels his vast experience, expertise, and industry connections to build robust entrepreneurship ecosystems. Collaborating with esteemed organizations such as Google, IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator, She Leads Africa, Startup Grind, and Techstars, amongst others, Uwem actively supports African startups and fosters a culture of innovation and growth.

Speaking Topics

• African Market Entry Strategy
• Venture Capital in Emerging Markets
• Deal Structuring for African Startups
• Building Sustainable Startup Ecosystems
• Cross-Border Investment Opportunities
• Early-Stage Investment Strategy

Notable Achievements

• Managed $200M+ across multiple VC funds
• Structured 100+ successful startup investments
• Built and manages a network of 500+ key stakeholders
• Scaled a $100M entrepreneurship program
• Hosts leading African tech podcast

Area of Expertise

• Deal Structuring & Negotiation
• African Market Strategy
• Venture Capital Operations
• Ecosystem Building
• Early-Stage Investment
• Startup Development

Contact Information

For speaking engagements, interviews, or investment discussions:
Email: hi[@]uwemakpan.me