4DX Ventures announces two new senior advisors
4DX Ventures has appointed Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as senior advisors.
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4DX Ventures, an African venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies, has announced the appointment of Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as senior advisors.
Alemayehou and Sekyi-Otu will support 4DX's leadership team and portfolio founders, strengthening the firm's global network and providing strategic counsel and mentorship.
Alemayehou brings deep experience from both the private and public sectors. She has held global executive roles at Mastercard, as well as managing director of the Black Rhino Group and chair of Blackstone Africa Infrastructure.
Sekyi-Otu is an experienced leader in the alternative investment industry. He is the founder and CEO of Capoeira Partners, a strategic advisory firm working with founder-led asset management firms, and previously served as chief strategy officer at Polar Asset Management Partners, one of Canada's largest hedge funds. He also held senior roles at Mackenzie Investments and CIBC Capital Markets, with extensive experience in capital formation, business development, and institutional partnerships.
"The appointment of Mimi and Kurankye comes at a pivotal time for 4DX and our portfolio," said Walter Baddoo, co-founder and managing partner of 4DX Ventures. "As more African technology companies scale globally, we're excited to bring on world-class advisors with truly global perspectives and deep operational and investment expertise. Both Mimi and Kurankye are known for their roll-up-your-sleeves approach and will be instrumental in supporting our founders, deepening our global institutional relationships, and contributing to our long-term strategy."
Speaking of her new role, Alemayehou said: "I'm thrilled to join 4DX and support the impactful work Walter, Peter, and the team are driving across the continent. This role is an exciting new chapter in my dedication to championing growth and development across Africa and emerging markets. 4DX has played a catalytic role in the African tech ecosystem, and I'm energised to bring my experience in development finance, technology and policy to help scale innovation, build strategic partnerships and deepen engagement with key stakeholders across sectors."
Sekyi-Otu added: "4DX has built an impressive track record of investing in founders who create category-defining companies, tackle local challenges, and uplift their communities. Our immediate focus is to deliver deep operational insight that drives meaningful execution as 4DX scales and deepens its partnerships with world-class global institutions. I'm committed to activating a global network of operators, partners, and domain experts to support the firm's continued growth and strategic evolution."
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