Linda Irene is a dynamic business development, partnerships, and investment management professional with over seven years of experience driving capital mobilisation, strategic growth, and operational excellence across Africa and Europe. She has built a distinguished career at the intersection of fintech, climate change, agriculture, circularity, and socially responsible enterprises, supporting startups and institutions to scale sustainably and enter new markets.
Currently serving as Overall Operations Lead and Investments Manager at Muzambiringa (Mz), Linda oversees portfolio operations, investment pipelines, partnerships, grants, and performance management across the organisation’s venture-building and investment platforms. Her leadership ensures robust governance, compliance, and reporting systems while enabling enterprises to access catalytic capital and strengthen investor readiness.
Linda has successfully supported 30+ startups and MSMEs in agribusiness, fintech, and services, mobilising over USD 1.2M in grants and catalytic capital. She brings deep expertise in investment management, fundraising, grant writing, due diligence coordination, and strategic partnerships, coupled with hands-on experience in project planning, talent acquisition, and gender-responsive workforce practices.
Her academic foundation includes an MBA from Wuhan Textile University (China), a Diploma in International Sustainable Entrepreneurship from Hanze University (Netherlands), and a First-Class Honours degree in Project Planning & Entrepreneurship from Uganda Christian University. She is also an ICDL-certified trainer and holds advanced certifications in data analysis and project management.
Beyond her executive roles, Linda contributes to governance and strategic oversight as a Non-Executive Board Member at Traddify and Awesome Minds Speaks, where she provides guidance on organisational growth, sustainability, and ethical leadership.
Tech-savvy, adaptive, and analytical, Linda is committed to building inclusive, impact-driven business ecosystems that bridge private sector innovation with development finance. Fluent in English and Luganda, with conversational proficiency in Swahili and Dutch, she embodies a global perspective while remaining deeply rooted in African enterprise development.