Abdulkarim Mohamed

Abdulkarim (Karim) Mohamed is an African-Canadian investor, entrepreneur, and writer with nearly 20 years of experience spanning engineering, finance, and venture capital. Over the past decade, he has backed high-growth startups and shaped investment strategies across East and West Africa, with a particular focus on education, employment, and inclusive innovation.

Karim brings a uniquely diverse perspective across the capital allocation spectrum—from active angel investing in early-stage tech ventures to advising national development banks and development finance institutions (DFIs). He has structured and deployed a range of blended finance instruments, including development impact bonds, results-based financing, and concessional capital models designed to unlock private investment in underserved markets.

He has launched, led, and advised three African EdTech funds totaling over $200 million in capital, driving investments into some of the continent’s most influential ventures—including Africa’s largest EdTech platform, its fastest-growing education financing startup, and a leading pan-African family entertainment brand.

As a recognized thought leader, Karim’s African Investor Insights articles have garnered over 500,000 readers, offering sharp commentary on VC exits, gender-lens investing, climate finance, and systems innovation. He is widely known for translating complex investment and development challenges into clear, actionable strategies that mobilize capital and unlock Africa’s entrepreneurial potential.