Experience

Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures

• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Nairobi, Kenya



Kepple Africa Ventures

• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Partner

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Japan We have backed 100+ African startups Notable investments Mdundo (IPO in Nasdaq First North) WorkPay (YC W2020) Releaf (YC S2017) Schoolable (YC W2019) Termii (YC W2020) Bamboo (YC W2020) HealthLane (YC W2020)



JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization

• Japan
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Startup Advisor

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Nairobi As part of JETRO's startup initiatives, I advise Japanese startups on expansion into Africa



Crediation Ltd

• Kenya
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Nairobi, Kenya supply chain finance



Industrial Growth Platform Inc. (IGPI)

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MBA Summer Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Conducted analysis for business restructuring for a restaurant and wedding venue chain company: - Analysed all cost factors of 30 locations under the chain and identified mechanisms of chronic deficits at several locations - Conduct competitors analysis across 20 counterparts in similar segments and identified ideal strategic positioning for the client



Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investment Officer

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

  tokyo • Proposed restructuring plan of Metal and Mineral Resources Division of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to senior management team, which includes divisional spin-off, by leading 8-member team • Led investment/divestment deals worth over $2B in aggregate related to Australia, South Africa, Russia, Japan; oversaw whole transaction process - conducted due diligence (financial, legal, technical, environmental), designed transaction scheme, negotiated with counterpart: o Acquisition of Samancor Managense… Show more • Proposed restructuring plan of Metal and Mineral Resources Division of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to senior management team, which includes divisional spin-off, by leading 8-member team • Led investment/divestment deals worth over $2B in aggregate related to Australia, South Africa, Russia, Japan; oversaw whole transaction process - conducted due diligence (financial, legal, technical, environmental), designed transaction scheme, negotiated with counterpart: o Acquisition of Samancor Managense (South Africa, Australia) worth $2B from Anglo American in 2016 o Acquisition of Bratsk Ferroalloys Plant (Russia) worth $200M from Mechel in 2016 o Sale of stake in MMDSA (South Africa) worth $100M to Xtrata/Glencore in 2013 o Sale of stake in Mzushima Ferroalloys (Japan) worth $300M to JFE Steal in 2012 • Negotiated NDAs, engaged eternal experts on due diligence, constructed financial models, prepared internal analysis report for M&A deals worth over $1B in aggregate

• Sales Representative

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

  Tokyo, Japan • Conducted business repatriation worth $100 million from subsidiary- Mitsui Bussan Metals; analyzed profitability and growth potential of existing sales accounts, submitted portfolio proposal to senior management, prepared contracts for rights and obligations upon transfer, and streamlined accounting procedures • Created new sales accounts worth ca. $30M in aggregate, such as first-ever import of manganese ore from Burkina Faso; proposed procurement diversification to key clients, conducted… Show more • Conducted business repatriation worth $100 million from subsidiary- Mitsui Bussan Metals; analyzed profitability and growth potential of existing sales accounts, submitted portfolio proposal to senior management, prepared contracts for rights and obligations upon transfer, and streamlined accounting procedures • Created new sales accounts worth ca. $30M in aggregate, such as first-ever import of manganese ore from Burkina Faso; proposed procurement diversification to key clients, conducted sourcing research, negotiated with suppliers, and structured sales and purchase agreement covering pricing, delivery, and payment



Organic Solutions

• Sales Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

  Kigali, Rwanda/ Nairobi, Kenya • Implemented PR campaign to tour pilot project of sewage purification in slum area • Negotiated with raw material suppliers for stable supply contract • Streamlined accounting process



Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

• Japan
• International Affairs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Administrative Attache at Embassy of Japan in Botswana

  • Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

  Gaborone, Botswana • Founded the Embassy of Japan in Botswana; set up office facility, employed over 20 local staff members, and established administrative procedures • Attended to highest dignitaries such as His Imperial Highness Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan and His Excellency Fukuda, former Prime Minister of Japan, and His Excellency Mogae, former President of Botswana • Managed multiple diplomatic events in collaboration with governments, international institutions, and UN, events such as TICAD… Show more • Founded the Embassy of Japan in Botswana; set up office facility, employed over 20 local staff members, and established administrative procedures • Attended to highest dignitaries such as His Imperial Highness Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan and His Excellency Fukuda, former Prime Minister of Japan, and His Excellency Mogae, former President of Botswana • Managed multiple diplomatic events in collaboration with governments, international institutions, and UN, events such as TICAD Ministerial Follow-Up Meeting in Botswana, which foreign ministers from 48 African countries attended Show less