Investment Team & Leadership
Driving Seed-Stage Investments & Founder Success
Across AfriLeap’s Portfolio
AfriLeap Capital is led by experienced investors and operators — leaders who have spent decades backing and building Africa’s digital future. Our team brings deep sector expertise, operational discipline, and a commitment to partnering with ambitious founders.
Mwaba Lewis
General Partner — Investment Strategy & Governance
Mwaba is a General Partner at AfriLeap Capital, focused on sourcing and leading seed-stage investments across fintech, trade, and platform businesses. He brings deep experience in venture structuring, capital formation, and governance. Mwaba works closely with portfolio founders on strategy, fundraising, and board development, ensuring each company is built for long-term value creation. Prior to AfriLeap, he worked with early-stage builders and SMEs across Africa, with a strong emphasis on fintech and trade infrastructure.
Investment Committee (Chair) · General Partner
Lorna Moffat
Partner — Platform & Portfolio Operations
Lorna leads platform operations at AfriLeap Capital, ensuring our portfolio companies have access to the resources, networks, and operational support they need to scale. She works with founders on governance, talent, and execution discipline, translating investment into operational reality.
Investment Committee Member · Partner
Rajarshi Banerjee
Partner — Financial Institutions & Inclusive Finance
Rajarshi joined AfriLeap Capital as a Partner, bringing over 25 years of senior leadership in banking and financial services across India and Africa. He advises portfolio companies on institutional strategy, risk management, and regulatory engagement, with a focus on building financially sustainable models with real human impact.
Investment Committee Member · Partner