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2026
Partner, Investing & Growth Strategy
Jan 2026
We create the future of industries by building and scaling ventures and startup collaborations with the world’s leading corporations.
Rainmaking is a global innovation firm specialising in venture building, startup collaboration, and corporate transformation.
We help large organisations accelerate their growth and boost their impact through three routes:
* New ventures built from scratch, leveraging corporate assets and entrepreneurial talent
* Startup partnerships that bring frontier capabilities to corporate BUs, providing competitive advantage
* Coaching programmes that equip corporations and other large organisations, such as Universities, with the mindset and skills needed to transform themselves from the inside out
In our 17+ years of experience, we’ve:
* Launched 250+ ventures and co-ventures
* Accelerated 1,400+ startups through Startupbootcamp
* Worked with ENGIE, IKEA, Ramboll, Maersk, Velux, Barclays, and Tryg
* Delivered impact in energy, transport, health, financial services, and smart cities
* Created $5bn+ in equity value and a 112% IRR across our venture portfolio
We are entrepreneurs, not consultants, with skin in the game, a global founder network, and a track record of ventures that survive, scale, and succeed.
2023
Venture Investing & Strategy Director, EMEA
Feb 2023
In a world of complexity and rapid change, standard operating procedures fall short. Companies today need more than guidance—they need elite, specialized operators who swiftly assess, adapt, and execute with precision. That’s who we are.
People who don’t know us call us consultants. Our clients—and we—know we’re something else. We’re a collective of agile problem solvers, uniquely experienced. Most of us have started companies. All of us have scaled many. We’re builders, investors, and operators by trade. Few of us have spent time in traditional consultancies.
Now is the time for fresh thinking. And doing.
We thrive when the stakes are high and the problems are thorny—when business renewal is mission-critical for survival and success. With a start-up ethos rooted in discipline, innovation, and rapid execution, we take on challenges that seem insurmountable. We don’t just diagnose issues; we get our hands dirty, finding creative, actionable solutions that drive real results. Our success lies in tackling the unexpected, solving the unsolvable, and delivering impact where others falter. After all, we’re here to build business opportunities—not PowerPoints.
Think of us as co-pilots. Our clients do, which is why all of them are references.
Our lean, elite structure is deliberate. It allows us to move faster, think smarter, and execute with precision. We don’t need endless layers of hierarchy or cumbersome processes to get results. We operate with urgency, bringing a nimble and efficient approach to even the most complex projects. Whether it’s a targeted mission or a full-scale transformation, we’re the strategic strike team you can rely on to get the job done.
Mach49. Agents of Change.
2021
Investment Banking (Infrastructure & Power) M&A
Jan 2021
From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills – at UBS we believe that you should never stop growing and learning because life never stops teaching. We know that its our people – with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests – who drive our ongoing success. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact? Find out more at ubs.com/careers.
UBS works with individuals, families, institutions, and corporations around the world to help answer some of lifes questions – whether through award winning wealth management advisory, investment banking and asset management expertise, or private and corporate banking services in Switzerland*. In June 2023, Credit Suisse became a UBS Group company.
With our large and diverse team operating internationally, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Although we all come from different backgrounds and specializations, two things unite us: the conviction that we’re stronger together, and the will and curiosity to constantly innovate. That’s the key to us unlocking our full potential (and what we look for in everyone who joins us). It’s also why we’re regularly recognized as an attractive employer.*
* Our awards https://www.ubs.com/awards
Social Media Legal Terms: http://www.ubs.com/social-legal
2018
M&A Senior Associate
Jun 2018
Audit | Advisory | Tax
The South African member firm of BDO International - The Leader for Exceptional Client Service since 1963
BDO clients experience a distinctive level of service, built on exceptional relationships and a deep understanding of their business. It is these relationships and in-depth understanding that enables us to serve our clients better, thereby meeting their immediate needs and long term ambitions.
We provide solutions that are practical and workable, and not overcomplicated by unnecessary process. Our client service teams comprise accounting and business advisers who not only understand the domestic market, but who also have access to a global network in 162 countries that can deliver a seamless and reliable level of service.
We are a leading professional services firm in South Africa and part of the global BDO organisation. We are agile, innovative and dynamic, thereby allowing us to adapt to each clients particular needs because "what matters to you, matters to us".
There is a growing need for additional choice in the provision of professional services. BDO is the obvious alternative.
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