Founders Factory Africa
Ruhi Manek is an experienced professional in impact investing and social innovation, currently serving as an Impact Associate at 54 Collective VC. With a background that includes a role as an Impact Investing Associate at 100x Impact Accelerator, Ruhi has contributed to initiatives aimed at creating significant social change across various sectors. Previous experiences include consulting for The London School of Economics on projects addressing period poverty, and participating as a Global Social Impact Fellow at MovingWorlds, where skills in human-centered design and social entrepreneurship were developed. Ruhi's leadership experience encompasses positions such as Chief of Staff & Program Director at Nairobi Design Week and President of the Yale African Students Association. Ruhi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and a Master of Science in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship from The London School of Economics. Additional studies include a Venture Capital Fellowship from CatalyzU and cultural immersion programs in Provence.
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Founders Factory Africa
Founders Factory Africa is Africa's most hands-on early-stage tech investor, backing the continent's most visionary entrepreneurs. Our unique model combines capital investment with hands-on support for early-stage entrepreneurs to de-risk investments and reap outsized returns, supporting a portfolio of over 60 ventures across 10 countries in East, West, North and Southern Africa. We are an ecosystem enabler, ensuring that corporates and investors support and collaborate with the best early-stage startup talent on the continent.