Over 25 years as a tech entrepreneur with strong experience in building and supporting companies. 100% committed to combating climate change and providing solutions in food production through project development in the sustainable protein sector and in plant medicines.

30 yrs Finance & Project Management

Financier, lawyer, and emerging markets specialist with 20 years of experience at top investment banks and hedge funds focused on emerging markets trading, structuring, and marketing. Dedicated to food security for over a decade, operating large-scale food and land projects across sub-Saharan Africa, including in Mozambique, taking greenfield and distressed sites to profitable enterprises. Previous member of World Bank and FAO committees addressing global agriculture.

30 years Agriculture Expert

30+ years of experience in African agriculture, having part-owned one of Zimbabwe’s most extensive horticultural operations. His current focus is on Zambia, South Africa and Mozambique. Jakobus has excellent experience in project planning and enterprise implementation, having run several agri-businesses as a business development manager and operations manager.