500 Global promotes Mareme Dieng to partner
Venture capital firm 500 Global has promoted Nairobi-based Mareme Dieng to partner for its Africa regional strategy.
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Venture capital firm 500 Global has promoted Nairobi-based Mareme Dieng to partner for its Africa regional strategy. She joined 500 Global in 2021.
"As a Senegalese woman who has studied, lived, and worked abroad, my mission is to reinvest in Africa by creating growth opportunities. I want the next generation of young African girls and boys to have access to quality education and economic opportunities without leaving their homes as early as I did," said Dieng. "My ambition is to leverage the resources and global platform 500 Global brings to harness the power of innovation and venture in Africa, truly unlocking the full potential of economic growth and opportunity."
"Africa is a thriving hub of opportunity and potential. With Mareme’s extensive experience and knowledge of local infrastructure, her dynamic insights will help propel 500 Global to the forefront of economic growth within the African ecosystem," said Courtney Powell, COO and managing partner of 500 Global. "We’re excited to see how her leadership will unlock new possibilities and help address the most pressing issues, such as financial inclusion, scalable education, food security, and climate resilience, driving innovation and sustainable economic growth across Africa."
Prior to joining 500 Global, Dieng was head of international partnerships and relations at Draper University and an investor associate at Draper University Ventures, where she led investments and worked with founders from emerging markets. Additionally, she sits on the VC committee of the African Venture Capital Association.
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