General Partner

Ernest Kabuye leads Seven Capital Ventures’ day-to-day operations as General Partner . His work centers on identifying and scaling innovative startups driving economic growth and social impact in financial services, e-commerce, and logistics. Ernest also works closely with mission-aligned funders to deliver outsized returns.

With a background in entrepreneurship, strategy, and product design, Ernest brings a multidisciplinary investment approach. As a former founder and strategy consultant, Ernest has successfully leveraged his expertise to guide businesses in building scalable, technology-driven solutions. Ernest holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Principal

Maria Inziani joins Seven Capital to drive investments in startups across emerging and frontier markets. She works closely with founders to scale innovative solutions in global markets using technology. Maria believes in the transformative power of capital to reshape industries and communities. She is committed to using investment to create lasting change.

VC Associate

Steve Mwangangi is an Associate at Seven Capital, bringing a strong foundation in venture capital and commercial law. His previous roles at Bowmans, a Tier 1 African law firm, and Future Africa, an early-stage investment fund, have equipped him with expertise in due diligence, deal sourcing, and investment analysis. Steve has supported numerous startups in areas like Climate tech, Edtech, Retail and Fintech, where he has been deeply involved in the fundraising process and strategic analyses to guide growth. Passionate about the potential of using finance and law to unlock new opportunities, Steve is dedicated to advancing impactful investments across emerging markets.

Chief of Staff

Joy Jing is a dreamer, learner, and creator. In the corporate world, Joy was the Head of Community at Everywhere Ventures (formerly The Fund), and worked in a variety of Growth roles at MassChallenge. In her personal world, Joy has led two alumni-focused communities in recent years. Joy holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard in Environmental Science, Architecture, and Economics.