Zachariah George

Zachariah George is an accomplished venture capital professional and entrepreneur with extensive experience in supporting the growth of technology startups across Africa. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures since June 2021, Zachariah plays a key role in addressing funding gaps for startups in the continent. As Co-Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of Startupbootcamp since January 2017, Zachariah has been integral to Africa’s largest multi-corporate backed tech accelerator. Founder and CEO of Cactus Advisors, Zachariah focuses on business growth and performance, alongside mentoring entrepreneurs. Previous roles include Principal at Nedbank and Director of Venture Acceleration at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. An alumnus of Stanford University with a Master's in Management and Finance, and a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Zachariah is also a Fellow of Harambeans, promoting collaboration among African innovators.