Yan Kwizera

Yan Kwizera is an accomplished venture capital professional with extensive experience in managing and supporting startups across emerging markets. Currently serving as Managing Partner at HuzaX since August 2018, Yan focuses on deep-tech, AI, and cybersecurity investments. Additionally, Yan holds roles as a Deal Partner at Ganas Ventures and Partner at LvlUp Ventures, which emphasize community-driven and multi-stage investments, respectively. Yan also contributes as a SEED Program Consultant at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and serves on the Screening Committee and as a Mentor at Techstars. Previous leadership positions include Managing Director for Africa at RHT Holding, Country Director at N-Frnds, Director of Business Development at Irembo, Country Manager at Jumia Group, and Co-Founder and Managing Director at Muti Consult. Yan holds an Executive MBA and has pursued further education at several prestigious institutions, including INSEAD and Harvard Business School.