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aBOUT hIRUY

Hiruy Amanuel

African Venture Capitalist

Transforming Africa’s rich landscape into greatness is what drives Hiruy Amanuel in his role as an African venture capitalist. With his desire to make an impact and work with companies that have the potential to scale across the continent, Hiruy has been able to create opportunities for others through sound investment in the private sector.

Having worked as both an investor and founder, Hiruy brings a dual perspective and sees the bigger picture when making strategic decisions. He is the managing director of Gullit VC, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage African tech startups and finances through seed, pre-seed, debt acquisition, and restructuring rounds. The company offers legal consulting, media support, financial consulting, and coaching for founders and CEOs.

Driving Excellence

Strategic Collaboration

Venture Vision

We eagerly shape your venture’s vision with precision, in alignment with Hiruy Amanuel’s commitment to excellence.

Collaborative Engagement

We contribute wholeheartedly to your project’s success, echoing Hiruy Amanuel’s ethos of shared success.

Strategic Leadership

We provide strategic leadership, ensuring a seamless journey and successful outcomes.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Having worked as both an investor and founder, Hiruy brings a dual perspective and sees the bigger picture when making strategic decisions. His other ventures include Gebeya, an online freelance talent marketplace he co-founded, and GMedia Studios, an animation and advertising company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.


Professional Journey

A native of California, Hiruy got his start working in Silicon Valley for nearly a dozen years, investing in seed stage companies. In 2015, he visited Africa and saw major opportunities with the emerging markets. He began attending African investment conferences and eventually met his future business partner, who had been outsourcing software services from African developers. He recognized he was an asset in Africa through his expertise as an investor.


Philanthropy & Personal Interests

Hiruy enjoys giving back and works with the African Diaspora Network helping them propel their mission of developing Africa and promoting business and entrepreneurship through various alliances. He also works with the Last Mile, a non-profit promoting educational and technology training for those who are incarcerated or justice-impacted.

hIRUY AMANUEL

In his free time, Hiruy enjoys reading and traveling throughout Africa. He also enjoys spending
time with his family, and taking his dog to the beach.