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    Kenneth Legesi, CFA

    Venture Capitalist and Entrepreneur based in Uganda

    Kenneth Legesi, CFA, is an accomplished entrepreneur and financial expert with a passion for helping African businesses grow. Legesi has a diverse educational background that includes a BSc in Civil Engineering from Makerere University, an MSc in Environmental Engineering & Business Management from Imperial College London, and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification.

    Throughout his career, Legesi has held various positions in the finance and consulting industries. He has experience working as a Manager for Corporate Finance at Deloitte and as a Principal Consultant/Manager for Infrastructure and Capital Projects, also at Deloitte. Additionally, Legesi co-founded and served as Director for Cognative Insights, a technology company that focuses on machine learning, and as Co-Founder and General Partner at The 97Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund.

    In 2017, Legesi launched Ortus Africa Capital, where he currently serves as CEO and CIO. Ortus Africa Capital is an investment firm that specializes in providing venture and private equity funding to African startups and SMEs. Legesi's interests include energy and resources, technology, fintech, transport/logistics, education, health, and agriculture.

    Legesi's professional achievements and contributions include co-founding the Kampala Angel Investment Network and Digest Africa, serving on the Board of Advisors for The Innovation Village, and being a former Board Member for Xente, an e-commerce platform. Legesi has also worked as an Independent Consultant and held various engineering positions.

    Overall, Kenneth Legesi, CFA, brings a wealth of diverse experience and expertise to the table. He combines his background in engineering, finance, and entrepreneurship to help African businesses thrive.

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    Experience

    CEO/CIO at Ortus Africa Capital
    Manager, Corporate Finance at Deloitte

    Education

    MSc in Environmental Engineering & Business Management from Imperial College London, First Class BSc in Civil Engineering from Makerere University

    Location

    Uganda