Samuel Touboul

Samuel Touboul is a seasoned professional in the private equity and venture capital sectors, currently serving as Managing Partner and Partner at Saviu Ventures since 2022, focusing on early-stage startups in Africa. With extensive experience in investment roles at organizations such as PROPARCO, Argos Wityu, and Newfund, Samuel has developed a strong expertise in growth capital, impact investing, and complex transactions. In addition, Samuel contributes to academia as a Senior Lecturer at HEC Paris, teaching Private Equity within the Master program, and holds a Ph.D. in Finance from HEC Paris, complemented by degrees in Development Economics and Business Strategy from Sciences Po and ESSEC Business School. Samuel's earlier professional engagements include consultancy roles at the International Finance Corporation and the United Nations, as well as strategic consulting at Corporate Value Associates.