Lise Birikundavyi

Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in venture capital, impact investing, and education. As the Managing Partner at BKR Capital since November 2020, Lise focuses on investing in under-represented technology founders and addressing unmet community needs. Lise is a member of various prestigious organizations, including ForbesBLK and the SickKids Foundation's Advisory Committee for the Black Experience, which aims to improve healthcare disparities for Black children. In addition, Lise contributes as a guest lecturer at esteemed institutions such as Oxford University and serves on the International Expert Panel for the Tech4Dev Initiative. Educational credentials include a BAA in Finance from HEC Montréal, an MBA from the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, and ongoing studies in innovation and entrepreneurship at Stanford University.