18.Zachariah George
Vital Stats
- Types of Start-ups funded: Clean Technology, Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Mobile, E-Commerce, Impact Investing, Digital Media, and Internet Marketplaces.
- Bio: Africa Head of U-Start – global advisory firm connecting entrepreneurs with international investors focused on high-growth projects in emerging markets. Stanford post-graduate, ex Wall Street I-Banker. Founder of Cactus Advisors – business advisory to senior management at corporations, investment funds.
- Background info: He is the founder of Cactus Advisors; Co-Founder of Startupbootcamp Africa; Tech Angel Investor; Ex Investment Banker at Lehman Brothers and BARCLAYS Capital.
Examples of start-ups they’ve funded:
- Trevolta: Trevolta is a crowdfunding platform for travellers with a focus on content and community.