Malaika Judd

Malaika Judd is a Dutch-American entrepreneur with extensive experience in the African tech startup ecosystem. She co-founded Sendy, a Kenyan logistics startup that provided end-to-end delivery solutions through an app and web platform.12 At Sendy, Judd served in various executive roles, including Co-Founder, CFO, and COO.4

Career Highlights

Sendy:

• Co-founded the company, which aimed to simplify goods transportation for businesses across East Africa2
• Held positions as Executive Director, CFO, and COO from the company's inception until December 20234
• Helped expand Sendy's operations beyond Kenya to other African countries, including Côte D'Ivoire, Uganda, and Rwanda2

Savannah Fund:

• Joined as Principal and Mentor to the fund's Startup Accelerator Portfolio Companies in September 20133
• Spent 16 months at the fund before co-founding Sendy3

NDRC Accelerator:

• Recently appointed as the Managing Director of Ireland's National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) accelerator program1
• Brings international experience and entrepreneurial acumen to foster innovation in Irish startups1

Achievements

• Helped Sendy secure funding from notable investors, including Safaricom Spark Fund, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, and Yamaha2
• Contributed to Sendy's growth from a motorcycle-based delivery service in Nairobi to a multi-vehicle logistics platform across East Africa2

Malaika Judd's experience in African tech startups and her new role at Ireland's NDRC demonstrate her commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging entrepreneurs across different ecosystems.