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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.

Elana Laichena

Portfolio Director

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

Tyler Karahalios

Chief of Staff

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

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.

Nick Quintong

Chief Commercial Officer and Portfolio Director

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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Bankole Cardoso

Managing Director- Nigeria

With a strategic focus on empowering emerging markets, Bankole plays a pivotal role in shaping Delta 40’s growth initiatives and enhancing its influence in Nigeria’s venture landscape.

Micheline Ntiru

Post Investment Director

Global professional with experience in five continents

Pauline Siteyi

Talent Director

Pauline is a dedicated Human Resources professional with a strong belief in empowering individuals and enhancing organizational excellence.

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Venture Partner

A global leader and angel investor with expertise in corporate strategy and market entry. She has significantly advanced the African media and technology industries through her leadership and strategic consultancy.

Venture Partner

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

Brian Warshawsky

Venture Partner, Energy

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

Venture Support Manager

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.

Prithika Mohan

Program & Product Design Manager

Prithika, has over nine years of experience in behavioral science, product, and design, focusing on education, health, climate change, and financial inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

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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.

Cynthia Muhia

People and Talent Operations Associate

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

Christine Muiru

Studio Operations Analyst

Christine believes that a team that plays together, excels together

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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Abel Kayakih

Partnerships & Engagement Lead

Bringing over ten years of experience in community building, engagement, and talent acquisition. He has contributed to notable organisations such as Mettā, Capital Club, ALX, and SAND Technologies, where he’s built dynamic communities and led impactful events.

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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

Our board

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Ada Osakwe

Board Chair

Laurie Spengler

Board Member

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Board Member

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

Erik Hersman

Serial Entrepreneur
Gridless, BRCK, Ushahidi, Savannah Fund

Party Leader & Chairman
Farmers Party of Kenya

Irungu Nyakera

Jit Bhattacharya

Co-Founder & CEO
BasiGo

Former Head of Africa
British International Investment (BII)

Tenbite Ermias

Managing Partner, East Africa McKinsey & Company

Bob O’Connor

Rodney Carew

Investment Director

BESTSELLER Foundation

Co-Founder & CFO Adia Thermal

Nikita Smeshko

Fred Swaniker

CEO African Leadership Group

Deputy Director
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Hilary Miller-Wise

Andreas Zeller

Co-CEO & Director
Open Capital Advisors

Head of Portfolio & Platform AHL Venture Partners

Brad Magrath

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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