Hi, I'm Samuel "Sam" Alemayehu, a serial entrepreneur and General Partner at C1 Ventures (C1V). At C1V, we invest in science and technology that catalyzes the emergence of carbon-negative and resource-efficient industries.

I started my journey in entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley while studying at Stanford University. I launched two companies, and my passion for entrepreneurship led me to Venrock Associates, where I gained valuable experience in venture capital, with a focus on consumer media services.

My passion for entrepreneurship led me to Africa, where I founded and invested in numerous companies across various industries. I built a mobile gaming platform in 18 countries, reaching over 50 million customers before exiting the startup in 2013. Additionally, I partnered with leading investment banks to develop large health infrastructures in Africa.

As Managing Director of Cambridge Industries Ltd (CIL), I led the development of the first municipal waste-to-energy facility in Africa, designed as a multi-purpose plant with numerous functions, including recycling, brick production, industrial steam, and modern insect farming. I currently serve as Chairman of CIL.

I'm also an active angel investor globally, and I sit on the board of numerous companies. I'm committed to giving back to the community, and I sit on three non-profit boards: the Ron Brown Scholars Program, KID Museum, and VC Include.

Through my experience in investing and entrepreneurship, I share my lessons learned on Medium. I focus on investing and creating a carbon-negative future. Follow my journey and gain insights on the world of investing from a seasoned entrepreneur.



#serialentrepreneur #venturecapital #investing #carbonnegative #resourceefficient #startupfounder #africa #technology #innovation #angelinvestor #boardmember #nonprofit #lessonslearned #wastetoenergy #industrialprocesses #productdevelopment #commercialization #emergingmarkets #decarbonization #efficiency #worldeconomicforum #younggloballeader #technologypioneer