the leading pan-African venture capital firm with approximately $200 million in assets under management, has appointed two high-profile Senior Advisors to support its scaling efforts and deepen institutional relationships across global markets. The firm has brought on , a former executive and development finance veteran, alongside , founder of strategic advisory firm and former senior executive at major Canadian financial institutions.

The appointments come as 4DX continues to solidify its position as Africa’s premier early-stage technology investor, with a portfolio spanning 22 African countries and including category-defining companies such as , and .

Veteran Leadership with Global Reach

Alemayehou brings extensive cross-sector experience from both private markets and development finance. Her career includes global executive roles at Mastercard, Managing Director positions at , and Chair of . Notably, she served as Executive Vice President of the (now known as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation or DFC), the U.S. government’s development finance institution, and held board positions at , and FinDev Canada.

Sekyi-Otu adds deep alternative investment expertise as Founder and CEO of Capoeira Partners, with previous senior roles including Chief Strategy Officer at , one of Canada’s largest hedge funds. His background spans capital formation, business development, and institutional partnerships across Mackenzie Investments and CIBC Capital Markets.

Institutional Validation and Fund Performance

The advisory appointments underscore 4DX’s growing institutional credibility following a $10.5 million capital commitment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in 2024. The World Bank Group member’s investment demonstrates the firm’s ability to attract best-in-class global institutions alongside its existing investor base of endowments, private equity firms, family offices, and foundations.

Since the Managing Partners made their first African investment in 2013, 4DX has raised three institutionally backed funds and established a reputation for high-touch, value-added company building across FinTech, E-commerce, Embedded Finance, Creative Industries, Marketplaces, Climate, and EdTech sectors.

Value Creation Through 4DX Labs

The firm’s differentiated approach centers on 4DX Labs, its institutionalized value creation arm providing hands-on support across product development, marketing, data science, engineering, sales, and fundraising. This model has facilitated multiple strategic transactions, including Swarm Technologies’ acquisition by SpaceX, Tactyc’s acquisition by Carta, and the landmark MaxAB-Wasoko merger—the largest tech merger in Africa to date.

“The appointment of Mimi and Kurankye comes at a pivotal time for 4DX and our portfolio,” said Walter Baddoo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “As more African technology companies scale globally, we’re excited to bring on world-class advisors with truly global perspectives and deep operational and investment expertise.”

Strategic Focus on Global Scaling

The new advisors will support 4DX’s evolution as African tech companies increasingly pursue global expansion strategies. Alemayehou emphasized her commitment to “championing growth and development across Africa and emerging markets,” while Sekyi-Otu highlighted plans to “activate a global network of operators, partners, and domain experts” to support the firm’s strategic evolution.

Beyond traditional early-stage investing, 4DX is exploring growth-stage opportunities and emerging categories such as the creative economy, where the firm’s regional expertise and network provide competitive advantages in an increasingly sophisticated African venture landscape.

Market Context and Outlook

The advisory appointments reflect broader maturation trends in African venture capital, where established funds are strengthening institutional relationships and governance structures to compete for larger capital commitments. With regional offices in Accra, Cairo, and Nairobi, plus an active presence in South Africa and Francophone Africa, 4DX is positioning itself to capitalize on continued digitization across the continent while building bridges to global capital markets.

The firm’s focus on “bold, visionary entrepreneurs” addressing local challenges while building scalable businesses aligns with increasing investor interest in African tech companies that demonstrate both regional impact and global market potential.