Wayne Stocks is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in managing and advising on funds and companies across various sectors, including high-growth and deep-tech industries. As Managing Partner at Stocks and Strauss Fund Managers since January 2020, Wayne oversees significant investment initiatives supporting transformative companies in South Africa. Additionally, Wayne holds mentorship and advisory roles in various organizations, including START Global, CubeSpace ADCS, Holocene, and Credable Group. A co-founder and director at Stocks & Strauss since August 2013, Wayne has also advised Smile ID, which focuses on identity verification solutions in Africa. Formerly, Wayne served as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations at Stitch and held leadership roles at JUMO and Digemy.com. Wayne graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Stellenbosch University and is actively involved in fostering entrepreneurial talent and innovation within the African market.
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