OXVC welcomes two key players shaping the entrepreneurship and investment arena in Africa to share their philosophy and journey

Claudia Castellanos is the founder and CEO of Black Mamba Foods, a social business and growing fair trade brand based in Swaziland that manufactures and distributes gourmet chilli products in Southern Africa and overseas. Claudia holds an MBA from ESADE Business School (Barcelona) and has over 15 years of experience working as a strategic marketing consultant and a lecturer. She recently raised a VC seed fund to accelerate its expansion.

Chid Liberty is an award-winning social entrepreneur and impact investor. In 2010 he co-founded Liberty & Justice after a career in entertainment, technology, and finance, and currently he leads as CEO of the MIA initiative. Made in Africa (MIA) is a global luxury group and platform that support and invests in African creatives. We define Africa mainly by the culture shared by those of African descent, whether they currently reside in Accra or Atlanta. Chid also is MP from Liberty Friedman, and board member for Sorenson Impact foundation and UNreasonable.

Join us for an interactive and insightful evening about VC in emerging markets and hear from our guests how they have impacted the world.