We’re catalysts and connectors committed to enabling ventures succeed on the ground in Africa
Aarthi Ramasubramanian brings deep expertise in venture investing, impact finance, and scaling innovation across India and Africa. She has evaluated and backed ventures in agritech, climate, health, and education, bridging capital with on-the-ground realities to enable sustainable scale. With strong networks across both regions, Aarthi combines financial acumen with ecosystem insight, providing entrepreneurs with funding, market entry, and strategic guidance—core to Setu Ya Afrika’s mission of building cross-border bridges.
Nirmala Sankaran has 25 years of experience building ventures across India, South Africa, and other emerging markets. As Co-Founder of HeyMath!, she localized learning for South Africa and expanded to Brazil, Colombia, and Malaysia—demonstrating cross-border adaptability. Combining entrepreneurial grit with leadership expertise, she has scaled teams, forged global partnerships, and built ecosystems like Stanford Seed South Asia, reflecting the bridge-building vision central to Setu Ya Afrika.
“As entrepreneurs who have built ventures across India, Africa, and emerging markets, we bring lived experience, trusted networks, and the conviction that bridges must be built with both capital and care. As ecosystem builders at heart, we believe India and Africa can rise faster when women lead with collaboration and courage.”
Our Ecosystem Partners
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