Muktar Mahdi

Muktar Mahdi is an experienced investment professional currently serving as an Investment Manager at IFU Impact Ventures since February 2022, focusing on high-impact start-ups in developing countries. Muktar has also held roles at IFU's Kenya Office, investing in green energy and infrastructure, and previously worked as a Business Developer at Optimeering AS and as a Private Equity Analyst at SPEAR Capital, where significant contributions were made to Southern Africa. With a strong educational background that includes a Master’s degree in Applied Economics and Finance from Copenhagen Business School and various programs from prestigious institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, and The London School of Economics, Muktar's expertise spans diverse sectors including technical analysis, customer relations, and cybersecurity.