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Verdant Frontiers has been building ventures across Africa for 10 years, raising $70M from US investors to date, launching thirteen ventures in Eastern and Southern Africa, and building a $180M portfolio in real estate and agriculture.​ In the next 10 years, Verdant Frontiers aims to create 100,000 life-transforming jobs in Africa, creating a $2B portfolio while generating a compelling return for investors. As part of that goal and seeing the tremendous potential for impact and return, in early 2023, Verdant Frontiers launched the Verdant Frontiers Fintech Fund.  Leading the fund is Tony Chen, a 7x serial entrepreneur with 25+ years experience and 4 exits. Tony lived in Kenya with his family for 3 years and has been actively investing in Africa since 2016.

Fintech Fund Team

Tony Chen is Co-Founder & General Partner

Tony Chen

Co-Founder +

General Partner

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Edwin Maganjo

Partner

  

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Janette Chung

Operating

Partner

Shiru Mwangi, Advisor/IC

Shiru Mwangi

Advisor / IC

East Africa Regional Director, Acumen

Catherine Muraga, Advisor

Catherine Muraga

Advisor

Managing Director, Microsoft Africa Development Center

Sagini Onyancha, Advisor

Sagini Onyancha

Advisor

2-Time Exited Tech

Founder

Gloria Muhoro, Advisor and IC Coordinator

Gloria Muhoro

Advisor and IC Coordinator

Sr. Development Officer

United Nations

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Minayo Sagala

Investment

Management

Verdant Frontiers Team

Scott Friesen, CEO

Scott Friesen

CEO

Sherri Holland, Group CEO

Sherri Holland

Group CFO

Emily Mihailoff, Investor Relations Manager

Emily Mihailoff

Investor Relations Manager

Mike Murphy, General Counsel

Mike Murphy

General Counsel

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