VC4A is excited to announce that Abu Bakr Cassim has joined the organization as Acceleration Team Lead. A highly regarded thought-leader in the South African startup ecosystem, it is without doubt that Abu’s experience and reputation for excellence will contribute to the continued growth of the company.
As Acceleration Team Lead, Abu will oversee all acceleration support services within VC4A, in which we provide in-depth technical assistance and hands-on support to selected startups and scale-ups in emerging markets. One of his core responsibilities will be to lead VC4A’s flagship program, the Venture Showcase.
Abu is widely recognized as a leading authority in the African startup ecosystem, having gained numerous notable accomplishments throughout his 20+ year professional career. Prior to joining VC4A, Abu has achieved significant success through his work as founder of Additiv Capital and Jozi Angels which is now one of the most active early-stage investor networks on the African continent. Abu is also a board member of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN). He was recently voted as one of Africa’s 500 most influential people by Tropics lifestyle magazine.
“We are very grateful to welcome Abu to our team,” said Vincent Hoogduijn, CEO of VC4A. “His reputation precedes him, and his leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate. There’s a lot we can learn from Abu, where he’ll be adding a lot of complementary skills and knowledge to the team”.
A long-term friend of the organization, Abu is no stranger to the work VC4A does. He is excited to join the team, working alongside colleagues to advance the company’s mission.
“I am thrilled to be joining the incredible team at VC4A! Over the years, VC4A has built a fantastic foundation for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa and beyond. I am honoured to be a part of this dynamic organization that is making a real difference in the world. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.” – Abu Cassim
L-R: Abu Cassim, Acceleration Team Lead with Vincent Hoogduijn, CEO of VC4A at the VC4A central office in Amsterdam
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About VC4A:
VC4A is an ecosystem builder that leverages its infrastructure, network and expertise for the programs that contribute to the startup movement in emerging markets. Since 2008, the organization designs, structures and implements successful entrepreneurship programs on the continent. VC4A runs an online platform featuring the world’s largest database of startups in Africa and Latin America and connecting entrepreneurs to resources, networks and funding. Visit https://vc4a.com/ for more information or work with the Acceleration team to design or implement your acceleration programs HERE.