Stephen Deng

Stephen has been investing in Africa for over 10 years and is one of the most prolific early-stage investors on the continent, with a portfolio of over 50 startups, including companies like Andela (Series E), NALA (Series A), Ando, Matta, and Orda.

He previously spent time with the fintech team at the Gates Foundation, where he focused on the team’s tech innovation portfolio of grants in mobile money, remote imaging, and digital payments, among others.

Stephen began his career as an IP consultant specializing in telecom and consumer tech, working with clients such as Samsung, Google, AMD, Nokia, and AT&T. He holds a BA and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.

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