Thandeka Xaba (Digital Africa Ventures): The Journey of a Venture Capital Disruptor
In this episode, Mathew sits down with the formidable Thandeka Xaba, co-founder and Managing Partner at Digital Africa Ventures, one of South Africa’s first black, female-founded venture capital funds. This episode dives into: • Thandeka’s upbringing • Navigating entrepreneurship • The power of networks • The realities of being a first-time fund manager • Her passion for supporting underrepresented founders to make an impact on the continent - Connect with Thandeka on LinkedIn: / thandeka-xaba-a02ab323 Connect with Mathew on LinkedIn: / mathewmarsden The Startup Club Podcast dives into the stories of South Africa's leading tech startup founders and investors, their journeys of innovation, failure, resilience, and triumph and is a branch of Startup Club ZA - the country’s fastest-growing tech startup community. Connect with us: Website - www.startupclubza.com LinkedIn - / startup-club-za Instagram - / startupclub.za TikTok - / startupclubza

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