Philip Kiracofe

Philip Kiracofe is a General Partner at Mantra Capital and the Chief Executive Officer of Startupbootcamp AfriTech, currently based in Cape Town, South Africa. In these dual capacities, he directs accelerator programs and investment vehicles designed to support early-stage technology ventures operating across the African continent. Through his executive leadership at Startupbootcamp, he has facilitated partnerships with global entities such as Amazon Web Services, Google, and Telecel Group to scale emerging businesses. Prior to assuming his current roles, he founded Horizen Ventures, an investment advisory firm focused on venture capital deployment and corporate innovation strategies. His broader professional portfolio encompasses over 100 direct investments in regional startups, driving capital allocation into sectors including financial technology and logistics. Kiracofe currently focuses on expanding venture capital access and building corporate innovation frameworks for high-growth technology enterprises.