The Investment team is charged with sourcing, reviewing, structuring and making investments in ventures that are well-aligned with EWB’s mission.
They are also responsible for partnering with these select ventures to help them grow and access later-stage capital in their pursuit to achieve scale and positively impact the lives of millions.
Contact: investments@ewb.ca
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Muthoni Wachira
Investment Director
- 10 years finance and investment experience in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, ranging from Investment Banking to financial inclusion for MSMEs
- Hands-on experience building start-ups; doing turn-around of
non-performing businesses and providing governance and technical
support - Sector expertise in financial services and agriculture
- An EA citizen who’s lived in Kenya for the last 7 years and is well connected with the region’s investment community
- 2017 Acumen Fellow
- CFA Charterholder and BSc. Actuarial Science from Cass Business School, London
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Courtney Bolinson
Impact Evaluation and Learning Manager
- Seven years’ experience in evaluation working for diverse organizations such as Innovations for Poverty Action; Wisconsin Department of Health; and University of Wisconsin Extension
- Founder of Robinson Evaluation Consulting
- Holds two Master of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in Agricultural and Applied Economics, and in Agroecology
- Active member of the American Evaluation Association and Social Impact Measurement Topical Interest Group. 2013 EWB Long-Term Fellow with the Agricultural Extension Team
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Elena Haba
West Africa Portfolio Associate and Legal Officer
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Experience in business/legal advisory services and capacity building for SMEs
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Formerly practicing as a commercial litigation lawyer
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Barred in Québec, and holds a Bachelor of Civil Law and a Bachelor of Laws from McGill University
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Speaks French, English, Spanish and Romanian
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Beth Foster
East Africa Portfolio Associate
- Over five years in the social entrepreneurship and impact investing field, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa
- Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda from 2012 to 2014
- Has consulted on strategy for various venture incubation and training programs, foundations, businesses, and non-profits
- Holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley – Haas School of Business
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Brittney Dudar
Investment Officer
- Experience working with early and growth stage entrepreneurs in fintech, cleantech and health innovation
- 5+ years experience in programme management and fundraising
- Master of Global Affairs from the University of Toronto’s Munk School, Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University
- Interested in the intersection of innovation, development, and gender equity
