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Albert Essien

Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Description

Mr. Albert Essien was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ecobank Group in March 2014.

Executive director of the Group since 2005, h...

Investor Profile

Albert Essien has backed more than 2 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, FinTech, Information Technology.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (100%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
  • Insurance
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Albert Essien frequently co-invest with?

Adaverse
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Co-Investments: 1
MG
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
EMURGO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Rising Tide Africa
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Co-Investments: 2
Kepple Africa Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
CA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Albert Essien often collaborate with?

IS
Africa, Tanzania
Shared Deals: 1
JB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
Ibrahim Sagna
Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Albert Essien?

Seso Global

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Seso Global is a platform for secure real estate management and transactions in Africa.

BlockchainFinTechInformation TechnologyInsurance
Pre SeedJul 1, 2022
Seso Global

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Seso Global is a platform for secure real estate management and transactions in Africa.

BlockchainFinTechInformation TechnologyInsurance
Pre SeedJun 16, 2021
Amount Raised: $600,000