Gabriel Shumba

Founder @Group Shumba

United States💰 Investor & VC🔥 Startup FounderAccountantBusiness Owner💼 C-level ExecutiveAuditorInvestment OfficerM&A ExpertCEOInvestor Relations🧨 ConsultingPortfolio Manager🏦 FinanceVenture PartnerAngelGeneral PartnerManaging PartnerEngagement Manager

Gabriel Shumba is the accomplished private equity investor, and founder of Group Shumba, a company dedicated to offering strategic solutions for businesses and founders. With his extensive experience in business venture building, innovation and business management, Gabriel has led his team in establishing successful strategies for multiple businesses across various sectors. His expertise spans various aspects of business, finance, capital raising including strategic planning, project management, and startup advisory. Gabriel possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit and exceptional leadership skills, contributing vastly to the growth and success of Group Shumba many Fortune 500 companies. His innovative approach to business solutions and dedication to his clients' success has positioned him as a respected figure in the business consulting and venture building sector.

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Work Background

Group Shumba LLCFounder & Chief Innovation Officer

Jul. 2015United StatesLeads executive committee, innovation, capital allocation, venture studio, and city development strategy. Also leads urban investment activities in the USA, and Africa, including transaction structuring, enterprise performance mgt., ESG and impact strategy, and food security project portfolio. Oversees new venture creation, and implements changes in approaches, methods, products, and processes to enhance competitiveness and position organization for competitive growth. Identifies, develops, and drives transformative initiatives and champions the role of innovation by aligning overall business strategy with innovative thinking. Makes capital allocation decisions on early stage and growth oriented investments. Identifies trends, lead cross-functional teams, and engages with internal and external stakeholders on sustainable investing.

Pfuma FundsPrincipal (Venture Studio & Investment Management)

Jul. 2017 - Dec. 2022GlobalLed fund investment strategy, venture innovation, risk management, and capital allocation activities focused on the sustainable smart city ecosystem, transformative urban development, technology 4.0 stack, clean energy, food security agriculture, and real estate sectors. Supported capital raising, portfolio company growth strategy, and served on multiple portfolio company boards.

PwCPrivate Equity Advisory (Co-Source Team Lead @ Goldman Sachs)

Nov. 2012 - Apr. 2018United StatesLed PE CFO advisory teams focused on Real Estate and Private Equity asset classes. Delivered accurate financial planning, financial reporting, AML Compliance & Risk Management, compliance & controls and performance management strategies. Supported, coached and assisted portfolio CFO's with enterprise growth strategies, financial planning & analysis activities, ERP rollout, risk management, audit and governance activities.

D&R Canadian Investments GroupHead of Finance & Venture Investing

Sep. 2009 - Oct. 2012Montreal, Canada AreaLed Finance & Risk Mgt Office, innovation, and entrepreneurship strategy, and venture development activities for a Latin America focused fund. Acted as advisor to Investment Committee and team leader in financial planning and strategy. Led value enhancement strategy, deal structuring, and risk mitigation strategy.

KPMG USManager (Financial Advisory Practice)

Oct. 2003 - Sep. 2008United StatesEnterprise Risk Management subject matter expect. Led projects for Fortune 500 companies, private equity and venture capital funds, retail and mortgage banks. Developed strategy, designed internal controls and managed field teams.

PwCManager Audit

Dec. 1997 - Sep. 2003Africa Led financial and internal audit engagements of banks, funds, and technology companies, as well as corporate finance, and risk management advisory activities in Southern Africa and Europe.