A Team Dedicated To Stewarding Capital In Africa

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With years of experience in the venture capital industry, our team is proud to be considered top voices and involved with the World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF).
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MARTIN KUSCUS
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MARTIN KUSCUS

Trustee of Fio Foundation | Chairman
Martin is a South African business leader with extensive board experience in healthcare, government, and finance. As the former North West Finance MEC and SABS CEO, he previously chaired the Government Employees Pension Fund.
AJAY WASSERMAN
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AJAY WASSERMAN

Founder, CEO & CIO of Fio Capital
Ajay leads Fio Capital’s investment strategy, transactions, and portfolio oversight across Africa. As a Senior International Partner at Kingsbridge Wealth, he focuses on enterprise building, global capital formation, job creation, and financial inclusion.
CHRISTIAAN HEYMANN
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CHRISTIAAN HEYMANN

CEO of Fio Group
Christiaan leads Fio Group’s portfolio support, M&A pipeline, and execution ecosystem. Founder of Heymann Holdings and co-founder of Fio Africaneurs, he connects African entrepreneurs with mentorship, capital readiness, and actionable growth plans.
MATTHEW MCLEAN
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MATTHEW MCLEAN

International Relations | Fio Capital USA
Matthew McLean is the founder of Endsight Consulting and Endsight Capital. A former White House advisor on African Affairs, he connects investors with frontier markets using data-driven tools like the Country Performance Index.
DANIEL RYAN
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DANIEL RYAN

Cross-Border Investments | Fio Capital USA
Daniel Ryan is an international business advisor, venture capitalist, and founder of Equatorius Capital. Oxford and LSE-trained, he specializes in cross-border investment, FDI, and global growth strategies connecting investors with emerging markets, particularly across Africa.
CHRIS LOMAS
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CHRIS LOMAS

European & Non-Profit Relations
Chris is the founder of Hope4 and CEO of Med-e-Screen. He leverages his European, non-profit, and healthcare networks to guide investment decisions involving scalable social impact, health access, and blended-value partnerships.
DR. JURAN  VAN DEN HEEVER
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DR. JURAN VAN DEN HEEVER

Chief Marketing Officer
Juran holds a PhD in Communication Management and leads Fio Capital’s global brand strategy and stakeholder communications. He advises the Investment Committee on market positioning, brand risk, go-to-market execution, and customer adoption.
GENE LIKHANYA
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GENE LIKHANYA

Community Engagement
Gene is an agricultural entrepreneur, macadamia farmer and business consultant. He leads the Madimbo agricultural platform in Limpopo. His deep experience brings vital insight into rural development, community engagement, and African growth.