Githiora Thuku is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as a Senior Investment Associate at Baobab Network, focusing on aiding early-stage startups in Africa with fundraising, narrative development, and market strategy. Previously, Githiora was a Director at Cygnum Capital, advising on M&A and capital raising deals in diverse sectors including Energy and Digital Infrastructure. Earlier experience includes a Business Development Manager role at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited, where Githiora led B2B sales initiatives and a Business Analyst position focused on market entry strategy in Kenya. Githiora holds a Master of Finance from the University of Cambridge and a BSc in Applied Mathematics from Brown University, complemented by A-Levels in Entrepreneurial Leadership and African Studies from the African Leadership Academy.