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 

Founder Institute

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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