The topic for our next Kingston BETA event on Thursday 8th June 2023 at 6.30pm at the AC Hotel Kingston is “Jamaica has the hottest startup scene in the Caribbean? Yes, say investors.”
Eagle Eagle is one of the investors with over 40 years of collective experience in investing in Startups and SMEs in 3 continents share their perspectives. She, along with her fellow panelists, will share what makes Jamaica, its startups and SMEs so attractive right now and how entrepreneurs and digital talent can take full advantage of it all.
You’ll also hear about investment trends and when it’s a good time to get money from investors. Massive Value for Tech Industry Entrepreneurs and Professionals! Come with your questions!
Let us tell you about Ugo IKemba
Ugo is an investment executive with experience in venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE).
Here is a summary of his story:
- CEO of Mscale LLC, the management company leading the creation of a Jamaican-Caribbean venture capital fund for early-stage companies
- 0 over 20 years of experience in fundraising, origination, due diligence, structuring, closing,
monitoring and output. - Companies they have worked for include The Rohatyn Group, Vectis Capital and African Capital Alliance.
- Former Managing Director for the World Bank’s US$160 million Growth and Jobs Fund to finance and scale 4,000 early-stage companies in Nigeria.
- Funded over 1700 firms in various market cycles with a gross IRR on exit deals of 45%
returning 7 times to investors. - Extensive network of strong relationships throughout North America, South America and Africa.
- Industry experience in technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and real estate.
- The impact of his work includes 26,248 jobs created and technical assistance to over 5,000 firms.
- Received an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Scrum Master
- An American citizen born in the United Kingdom.
He is a United States-born, British-Nigerian resident.
PANEL
Investor Panel at the next Kingston BETA event on Thursday 8th June 2023 at AC Hotel Kingston at 6.30pm. Additionally, five entrepreneurs will enter our seed stage to earn money, mentorship and connections from the SiliconCaribe Global Network. And of course, Kingston BETA is the best tech industry networking event in Jamaica.
Join us. Sign up and pay $1,500 | USD 10 at the gate. Be generous, bring some friends and colleagues.
See you there.
