Fadilah Tchoumba

CEO

ABAN

Where do I participate?

  • Young Entrepreneurs: Young African entrepreneurs are key to enabling sustainable development in Africa and beyond. Yet, there are huge gaps in the existing support landscape, especially with regard to financing. What are suitable approaches to overcome these challenges?

Biography

Fadilah Tchoumba is the CEO of ABAN and the fund manager for Catalytic Africa, a co-investment facility for early-stage ventures in Africa. She also serves as the Director of the African Business Angel Vehicle, a fund focused on sector-specific ventures. Additionally, Fadilah is a founding member and senior analyst at Amzill, a data collection and analysis firm, and she is on the advisory board of ENRICH in Africa. Before joining ABAN, Fadilah managed investment portfolios for institutional investors with interests in African trade. She also served as Director of Business and Innovation for the Royal Commonwealth Society, where she led the development of innovative projects aligned with Commonwealth values. Fadilah has been instrumental in creating tech-driven funds for innovative startups, including sharia-compliant vehicles, establishing herself as a leader in alternative asset classes in Africa. Passionate about innovation and sustainability, she advocates for early-stage investing, cross-border investments, and policy development to drive success in Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Fadilah holds a BA in Economics and Philosophy, & a Master’s degree from the LSE