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NICO E UNN 2

Venture scale lead: Founders Factory frica

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icole unn graduated cum laude for her honours in commerce at the niversity of ape Town. er dissertati­on, which investigat­ed spaza shop transforma­tion in outh frica, shows that her goal is to manifest opportunit­y in the country.this llan

ray Orbis oundation fellow was the editor in chief of ppeal magazine during the turbulent time of ees ust all. he made it her mission to ma ethis annual niversity of apetown publicatio­n a voice for the voiceless by cultivatin­g a space of inclusivit­y. unn now wor s as a venture scale lead for ounders actory frica, an early stage investment company that helps start ups to achieve sustainabl­e business growth. Outside of her wor related efforts, she supports start ups with strategic advice, sponsorshi­ps and other assistance, with a focus on companies founded by women.

—Lo ise ell

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