54 Collective
Zinhle Phakathi is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Community and Ecosystem Engagement Specialist at 54 Collective VC since March 2023, and as a Community Manager at Youth Development Collaboration Lab (YD Co-Lab) since April 2021. Zinhle's expertise encompasses social media and communication strategy implementation, stakeholder management, and event organization to enhance brand awareness. Prior experience includes Information and Communications Manager at DAI, where Zinhle developed a comprehensive communications strategy, and Community Manager at Impact Hub Joburg, facilitating effective communication for a community of over 100 social entrepreneurs. Zinhle holds a Master’s degree in Sport Sociology and Management and has a background in Sport Communication and Business Administration from the University of Johannesburg. As a Cheri Blair Alumni, Zinhle is well-equipped with skills in project management, customer relationship management, and digital technology trends.
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54 Collective
54 Collective is a leading venture capital firm revolutionising investment and scaling idea to early-stage ventures throughout Africa. We are a commercial-first investor that embeds impact into everything we do. Our catalytic capital provides founders with the tailored funding they need to scale while providing investors with outstanding returns. The catalytic capital our founders receive is combined with value-add support through our Venture Success Platform, enabling entrepreneurs to build without boundaries as they solve Africa’s greatest challenges. Vital to our mission is fostering gender inclusion through the founders and ventures we support, allowing them to be inclusive in their product and service design.