Charmaine Hayden is a distinguished executive with a track record in venture capital and international relations. As a fund manager at GOODsoil VC, an early-stage Africa-focused fund, she leads investments in early-stage sustainable tech and tech-enabled startups. Her leadership has driven significant portfolio growth and diversification.

Charmaine is also an advisor on foreign investment strategies to African governments, providing insights to foster economic growth across the continent. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and build international partnerships makes her a sought-after consultant.

A founding member of the UK-Ghana Investor Group (UKGIG), she promotes private sector engagement in projects identified by the UK-Ghana Business Council, aiming to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic collaboration.

Recognised by Forbes as one of the 25 Black businesspeople to watch and by the Financial Times as one of the top 100 BAME leaders in tech, Charmaine’s influence is widely acknowledged. She has also just written and published a two-part book series on Empowering Nigeria, with one book titled Unlocking Growth through Informal Sector Integration and the other Nigeria's Data Revolution, set for release on August 2nd.