Michael Mutie

Michael connects African, diaspora, and global capital to high-growth African innovation. With over a decade of experience across Africa’s venture ecosystem, he is a trusted partner to investors and founders, specializing in venture investing, portfolio value creation, exits, and capital formation.

As Head of Exits and Portfolio Management at Launch Africa Ventures Fund I & II, Michael leads portfolio strategy, value creation, and exit execution across one of Africa’s most active early-stage venture portfolios, spanning more than 150 ventures in over 25 markets.

A sought-after speaker on African venture capital, capital formation, and emerging market investing, Michael is also an active ecosystem builder and mentor. He has supported entrepreneurs and investment programmes for leading international organizations, including Afreximbank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), DEG, KPMG, and other institutions advancing entrepreneurship and private sector growth across Africa.

Mentoring is a rewarding way to contribute to an individual’s personal and professional growth while also continuously learning and staying engaged in meaningful interactions.