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About our team

Delta40 is a team of experienced entrepreneurs, operators and investors.  We have been building innovative companies in Africa for a combined 60+ years and love rolling up our sleeves to really help Founders grow their venture from idea to pan-African scale.

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A diverse, innovative and hard working team...

 

We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not just valued but celebrated. Our team is driven by a collective passion for unlocking Africa's potential and addressing global challenges.

Meet the Team

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Lyndsay Holley Handler

Founder & Managing Partner

Working with Lyndsay means embracing a fast-paced, action-packed journey where efficiency meets exhilaration.

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Elana Laichena

Portfolio Director

Elana's leadership inspires the team to embrace innovation and welcome change with enthusiasm.

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Tyler Karahalios

Chief of Staff

Tyler's enthusiasm for recognizing achievements creates a positive and rewarding work environment

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Sidee Dlamini

Talent & Strategic Partnerships Director

With Sidee, work isn't a routine; it's an ongoing parade of creativity where every idea gets its own float.

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Nick Quintong

Chief Commercial Officer and Portfolio Director

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Payan Ole-MoiYoi

Product & Industrial Design Director

With Payan, team meetings turn into a strategic concerts where ideas harmonize and deadlines become the tempo

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Kanini Mutooni

Venture Partner

Experienced Board member with a demonstrated leadership skills with an results focussed mindset with Global executive level experience gained in the financial services sector and non-profit sector.

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Post Investment Director

Global professional with experience in five continents

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Pauline Siteyi

Talent Director

Christine believes that a team that plays together, excels together

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Venture Support Associate

An investment professional with over 7 years of experience in corporate finance, management consulting, investment analysis, capital markets research, strategy, and project management within Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Venture Partner, Energy

Versatile engineering and business professional with 20+ years experience in product development and global operations for technology businesses.

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Cynthia Muhia

People and Talent Operations Associate

Thia ís known for her positive energy and can-do attitude

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Venture Partner

Juliana's experiences range from diligence, sourcing, and investment strategy, to board level decision making and advisory activities.

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Christine Muiru

Studio Operations Analyst

Christine believes that a team that plays together, excels together

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Helidah Wagude

Business Analyst/EA

Helidah's attention to detail is unparalleled, and she is the go-to person for turning chaos into organized success

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Sean Karanja

Venture Support Associate

Sean is an investment professional whose love for entrepreneurship in Africa has led him to build successful startups and hold diverse professional roles in consulting, finance, technology and partnerships.

Our board

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Ada Osakwe

Board Chair

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Board Member

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Our advisors

Our board

We bring >100 Years of Founder, Operator, and Investor experience in Africa to select, scale, and exit the best opportunities and the team is growing in 2024

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Erik Hersman

Serial Entrepreneur
Gridless, BRCK, Ushahidi, Savannah Fund

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Party Leader & Chairman
Farmers Party of Kenya

Irungu Nyakera

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Jit Bhattacharya

Co-Founder & CEO
BasiGo

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Former Head of Africa
British International Investment (BII)

Tenbite Ermias

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Managing Partner, East Africa McKinsey & Company

Bob O’Connor

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Rodney Carew

Investment Director

BESTSELLER Foundation

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Co-Founder & CFO Adia Thermal

Nikita Smeshko

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Fred Swaniker

CEO African Leadership Group

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Deputy Director
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Andreas Zeller

Co-CEO & Director
Open Capital Advisors

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Head of Portfolio & Platform AHL Venture Partners

Brad Magrath

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Managing Partner, East Africa McKinsey & Company

Omid Kassiri

Where we are...

Our offices in Nairobi, Kenya

A dynamic hub for creative minds, entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, and impact investors.

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