Keshni Morar

Jozi Angels

The Jozi Angel Network is a prominent and dynamic investment group based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It serves as a vital bridge between promising startups and enthusiastic angel investors, fostering growth and innovation within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. This network offers a platform for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and business models, seeking financial support, mentorship, and strategic guidance.

Investment Committee Member

Founder Institute

Founder Institute is the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and start-up launch programme. We provide early-stage and aspiring entrepreneurs with the structure, training, mentor feedback, global network, and lifetime of support needed to start an enduring company. Many leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used our program to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, and more. The current portfolio has an estimated $20 Billion in funds, 80% graduate survival rate (after 5 years) and 3500+ companies launched. Responsible for the operations of the South African chapter.

Managing Director South Africa

Investable

We specialise in crafting dynamic programs for early-stage entrepreneurs, visionary investors, and vital support organizations. Let's embark on a journey to amplify your influence and catalyze prosperity across Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌍

Founder & Managing Director

Cure8Health

Provide advice on deal structuring, investments, operations and commercialisation of the cloud based medical practice management software backed by a AI-driven-workflow engine capabilities.

Strategic Investment Advisor

Styld

Conceptualized and developed a cutting-edge B2B retail SaaS platform, enabling retailers to enhance their operations and customer experience.

Vodacom

Comprehensive, integrated strategy development from deal structuring to advising business leaders on cost efficiency initiatives & developing growth plans for business units through mergers and acquisition. Won CEO team award for various M&A deals, as well as the development of the Group Strategy in FY2014/15 and again in FY2017/18 for the listing of Vodacom Tanzania on the Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange and the acquisition of Safaricom in Kenya.

Principal: Group Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions

Led implementation of >200 integration projects with budgets from R50K to R60M with requirements across telco value chain. Directed team of 10 Business Analysts & 4 Project Managers.  20 indirect reports of Developers & Systems Testers.

Portfolio Manager : Strategy, Architecture and Planning 

Morse Consulting

Led targeted change programmes from cost savings to business integration management for clients including: Liberty Life, Stanlib, Melville Douglas, ABSA Asset Management & Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA). Reported to C-level.

Senior Management Consultant

Accenture

Provided advisory on software and technical consulting services to multinational companies in the Financial Services sector.

Consultant

NamITech

Analyzed operations for one of the country’s leading firms in manufacturing credit cards & mobile sim cards for largest banks & Telco players across African continent. Shortly after joining, identified as candidate for Fast-track Management Development Programme.

Oracle Business Analyst

Network Leadership

Supported direct marketing & selling & operations ensuring up-to-date accounts & accurate month-end reporting to Exco.

Assistant Accountant

Speaker | Venture Builder | Angel Investor | Fractional Strategy Officer

Business development, mergers and acquisitions, and transformation are some of my strengths as a seasoned executive of multinational growth companies and technology start-ups. With cross-functional teams of up to 50, I have implemented over 200 integration projects with budgets ranging from US$5k to US$6 million. I have managed and transacted with businesses in the telecommunications and information technology sector, including acquisition, divestiture, IPO, restructuring, and joint ventures with a value exceeding US$4.5 billion on the African continent. 

Following my corporate career, I immersed myself into the startup ecosystem from Africa to America, founding 4 businesses, running a global startup accelerator (Founder Institute South Africa), and investing in several small businesses and startups. I mentor startups through Founder Institute, Hult Prize Foundation, The Mentorship Boardroom, The Jack Ma Foundation, and The Venture Mentoring Team. I mentor and advise founders through the fundraising process and am a DD partner to Angels and VCs.  

If you're a founder wanting to learn how to raise funding from investors, please apply here - 
https://forms.gle/GkxZUdhQoPPAChFr7

If you're an Angel looking for investment opportunities, DM me.

Focused on Founders who are looking to raise angel to series A funding to scale their businesses. In addition to our advisory services, Founders can participate in a 3-month  programme which includes how to improve pitch materials, generate investor interest, create an investor pipeline, startup valuations, due diligence preparation, negotiation of terms and more.

To apply, please submit your details via - https://www.f6s.com/investable-funding-fix-program/apply

Innovation Edge

Innovation Edge is an impact-first investor focused on solving early childhood challenges in South Africa

I am responsible for providing leadership to drive the mission of Innovation Edge and to support the Executive Director in the day-to-day management of the organisation. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, refine, and execute IE’s strategic roadmap and also to cultivate relationships with potential funders to drive fundraising endeavours.

My Role entails the following:
- Fundraising 
- Strategy Implementation
- Investor Relations
- Investments
- Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Projects Associate 

I am passionate about leveraging my skills in corporate finance and strategy to guide and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. With a strong background in economic development and financial innovation across Africa. My expertise includes strategic finance, mergers and acquisitions, and deploying financial technologies to create sustainable, impactful businesses. I am committed to mentoring ambitious founders who are eager to drive significant change and thrive in challenging environments.

Startup Mentor

Access Bank Plc

I am privileged to be part of a team co-creating a customer-centric, profitable, and diversified Financial Services Institution (Banking, Payments, Insurance, Asset Management, Consumer Finance) Holding Company (“Access Corporation”):

- Investments (M&A and Standalone)
- Cross-Sector Business Development
- Strategic Funding
- Investor Relations
- Teamwork & Partnerships
- SA Franchise Strategic Initiatives
- Permanent Invitee to the Group's Investment & Funding Committee Meetings
- Invitee to SA Bank Franchise Executive Committee Meetings

Strategy & Investment Associate - CEO Office

Alexander Forbes

Member of the Alexander Forbes Deal Team. Under the leadership of the Group CFO, we are tasked to execute on the Group's M&A strategy. Part of my role included working with different business units to integrate the new acquisitions.

Junior Analyst - Corporate Strategy and Development

Multifunctional role with Group Strategy Office. Majority of tasks were around Corporate Strategy and Execution and M&A

This was originally a one year contract, however, because of high quality insights and output, the decision was made for me to move into a permanent role within the strategy office.

Strategy Contractor

Group Strategy & M&A Intern

Member Educator 
-	To provide a combination of comprehensive financial well-being group education and retirement benefit counselling on a one-on-one basis to members of our retirement funds or corporate clients

Financial Services Intern

Student Affix (Pty)

Student Affix is a recruitment platform that aims to give students work experience whilst simultaneous assisting companies to evaluate candidates using a unique 3 step process

The Company was incubated at the innovation hub for 2 years

http://www.affix.joburg/

Managing Director and Co-Founder

The Innovation Hub

Entrepreneur In Residence

Ruben Mpanya is a seasoned corporate finance and strategy professional. With multiple M&A transactions and integrations completed across Africa and experience in strategic roles at organizations like Innovation Edge and Access Bank Plc, Ruben excels in mergers, acquisitions, and financial innovations. He leverages his deep understanding of market dynamics and finance to support businesses and startups focused on impactful solutions in Africa.

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