Elias Schulze

Elias Schulze is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in advisory roles and leadership positions across various sectors, including finance, media, and healthcare. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Cauris, Schulze focuses on debt financing for financial technology companies in emerging markets. Schulze also holds a position on the Board of Directors for the Medical Benevolence Foundation, contributing to healthcare initiatives in the developing world. As Managing Partner at The Africa Group, Schulze leads advisory services, while previous roles include serving as Interim Managing Director at Net Zero Company and Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Kana Television, which became Ethiopia's leading commercial TV network. Schulze has a background in strategic roles at Jumia Group, McKinsey & Company, and Emerging Capital Partners, complemented by advanced degrees from esteemed institutions such as the University of Oxford and Georgetown University.