Cikü Mugambi

Cikü Mugambi has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Their most recent position is as the Chief of Staff and Investor Relations at Kobo360 since October 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Next Billion Growth as a Venture Partner starting in May 2022.

From 2017 to 2021, they were employed at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), where they held two roles. First, as an Associate Investment Officer, they sourced, appraised, and executed investments in early-stage tech and tech-enabled businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. Cikü also managed equity investments in venture capital and seed stage funds across the region, providing strategic guidance and tapping into the resources of the World Bank Group. Prior to this, they worked as an Investment Analyst - Venture Capital, focusing on innovative technology and business models in emerging markets.

Before joining IFC, Cikü worked at KPMG East Africa for several years. Cikü started as an Auditor Senior, responsible for financial statements audits of large to medium-sized organizations. Cikü also conducted internal control assessments, prepared audit reports, and reviewed statutory accounts for compliance. Later, they served as a Manager, specializing in financial due diligence, business valuations, and financial modeling for clients such as private equity firms and multinational organizations. In addition, they acted as an Accredited Trainer, organizing and facilitating training courses for KPMG staff and clients.

During a six-month exchange program in 2015, Cikü worked at KPMG India as a Senior Financial Analyst. Cikü participated in financial and tax due diligence and valuation services for healthcare and e-commerce transactions.

Overall, Cikü Mugambi's work experience showcases their expertise in investment and finance, with a focus on technology and emerging markets.

Cikü Mugambi completed a BSc in Actuarial Science from the University of Nairobi from 2006 to 2010. Cikü then pursued a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification at Strathmore University from 2006 to 2011. In 2012, they obtained a Level 1 certification from the CFA Institute. Most recently, from 2017 to 2020, they attended the Strathmore Business School (SBS) and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Business Administration and Management.