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Biography

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Short Bio

Uwem Uwemakpan is the bridge between founders and funders in Africa. He provides strategic insights to entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to maximise their returns in Africa. He is currently the Head of Investments at Launch Africa VC, a leading venture capital firm specializing in early-stage African startups and the host of The Grinders Table Podcast where he profiles entrepreneurs, innovators and domain experts disrupting Africa.

Mid-Length Bio

Uwem Uwemakpan is a seasoned ecosystem builder and investor, currently serving as the Head of Investments at Launch Africa VC Fund II. With an unwavering commitment to supporting early-stage startups, Uwem is at the forefront of driving entrepreneurship in Africa’s dynamic business landscape.

Previously, Uwem played a pivotal role in the success of Ingressive Capital, where he led operations and investments. During his tenure, he oversaw the growth and impact of a $10m Fund I and $50m Fund II venture capital fund that has been instrumental in empowering the next generation of African innovators.

Before his time at Ingressive Capital, Uwem served as the Entrepreneurship Programme Manager and founding team member of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. In this role, he spearheaded the largest Pan-African Entrepreneurship Programme, a $100 million initiative that exceeded its 10-year goal of training, mentoring, and funding 10,000 entrepreneurs across Africa in just five years. Uwem’s leadership and dedication to driving entrepreneurship have cemented his reputation as a dynamic and influential figure in the African startup community.

Today, as the Head of Investments at Launch Africa VC, Uwem continues to leverage his expertise and industry connections to build robust entrepreneurship ecosystems. He actively collaborates with renowned organizations such as Google, IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator, She Leads Africa, Startup Grind, and Techstars, amongst others to support and uplift African startups.

Uwem is passionate about the role of entrepreneurship in driving Africa’s economic development. In addition to investing, he mentors entrepreneurs and shares insights as the host of The Grinders Table podcast featuring innovative startups and thought leaders in Africa. With his experience across leading entrepreneur support organizations, Uwem has established himself as an authority on early-stage investing and entrepreneurship development in Africa.

Long Bio

Uwem Uwemakpan is an esteemed ecosystem builder and investor, currently holding the position of Head of Investments at Launch Africa VC, a prominent venture capital firm focused on early-stage African startups. With an impressive track record of strategic investments and a deep understanding of Africa’s evolving business landscape, Uwem is dedicated to driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

Prior to his current role, Uwem played a vital role at Ingressive Capital, where he led operations and investments. As part of his responsibilities, Uwem oversaw the success and growth of a $10m Fund I and $50m Fund II venture capital fund, making significant contributions to the funding and development of Africa’s emerging entrepreneurs.

Uwem’s passion for fostering entrepreneurship in Africa was further demonstrated during his tenure at The Tony Elumelu Foundation, where he served as the Entrepreneurship Programme Manager and founding team member. In this capacity, Uwem spearheaded the largest Pan-African Entrepreneurship Programme, a groundbreaking $100 million initiative that exceeded its original goal of training, mentoring, and funding 10,000 entrepreneurs across Africa within five years. Uwem’s exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to empowering African entrepreneurs have solidified his reputation as a dynamic and influential figure in the African startup community.

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.