Larry Liu

Larry Liu's expertise lies in commercial aerospace and the development and execution of international satellite launch projects. He initiated various successful projects in Africa, including co-founding China's first NGO in Africa and nurturing ventures like Kilimall and PACE in the e-commerce sector.

In 2018, he co-established ShakaVC, Africa's premier venture capital fund supported by Chinese investors, with a primary focus on bolstering tech startups in Africa. The fund is committed to incubating and investing in early-stage African tech enterprises, equipping local entrepreneurs with resources like capital, technology, and business frameworks to foster growth.

Throughout his career, Larry Liu has played a pivotal role in incubating and investing in diverse projects such as Gona in Nigeria, Apay and Pinktie in Uganda, Morsunmed in Nigeria, Ilara Health in Kenya, Halan in Egypt, and Goodhope Insights in Beijing.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Aircraft Design and Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnic University in China, along with studies at Benedictine University in the United States. Larry has held key positions in reputable organizations, currently serving as a Partner at SHAKA Ventures and previously as a Founder at Pace_Africa, Digitone Agency, and as a Marketing Director at Kilimall and Marketing Manager at China Great Wall Industry Corporation.