Karen M. Mutema

Karen M. Mutema is an experienced investment professional currently serving as the Africa Investment Advisor (Southern Africa) at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, a position held since July 2024. Prior to this role, Karen was an Associate Principal at CrossBoundary Group, leading investment facilitation across East Africa and serving as Deputy Program Manager for the DFC's Africa Investment Advisor Program. Previous experience includes significant roles at Bamboo Capital Partners as a Senior Investment Associate and Investment Associate, where responsibilities encompassed financial modelling, due diligence, and ESG reporting for various funds focused on financial inclusion and agri-business. Additional roles include an Investment Analyst at Actis and internships in private equity and corporate finance, contributing to a robust background in investment analysis across multiple sectors. Karen holds a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics from the University of Leeds and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the United States International University - Africa.