ABDULRAHMAN GARBA MADAKI

Entrepreneur, Fundraising Strategist, Operator

Rehovot, IL.

About

Highly accomplished entrepreneur and fundraising strategist with a proven track record of building ventures from inception to scale, securing significant capital, and driving cross-border expansion across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. Expert in developing go-to-market strategies and executing high-impact operational initiatives, having successfully founded three startups and supported multiple fundraising rounds.

Work

Africa Eats

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Fundraising Associate (Role Offered)

Mauritius, NA, Mauritius

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Summary

Selected to a core team supporting a $10M fundraising effort for a publicly listed agricultural investment company, leveraging strategic financial planning.

Highlights

Supported a $10M fundraising initiative for Africa Eats, a publicly listed Mauritius-based agricultural investment company, demonstrating expertise in large-scale capital acquisition.

Microscale Embedded

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Fundraising & Growth Consultant

Remote, Remote, ZZ

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Summary

Led comprehensive fundraising and growth initiatives, including strategy development, investor outreach, and U.S. market entry for a technology company.

Highlights

Spearheaded fundraising strategy for a $2M debt financing, managing investor pipeline and leading founder outreach to secure critical capital.

Developed comprehensive fundraising materials, including tailored memos, summaries, and pitch decks, enhancing investor engagement and commitment.

Crafted the fundraising narrative and facilitated introductions to top-tier VCs across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, expanding investor reach.

Built the Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy and expansion plan for the company's U.S. market entry, projecting significant growth.

Shopa-Bee

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Founder & CEO

Africa, Africa, ZZ

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Summary

Founded and led a retail startup focused on making essential goods affordable for 800 million African consumers, building the founding team, raising capital, and directing strategy and execution.

Highlights

Founded and launched a retail startup, successfully making essential goods more affordable for 800 million African consumers reliant on informal retail.

Built the foundational team, successfully raised initial capital, and directed overall company strategy and execution from inception to market.

Achieved rapid market penetration and operational efficiency, leading to a strategic transition from the CEO role in December 2025.

Farmers Tech Floor

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Co-founder & CEO

Nigeria, NA, Nigeria

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Summary

Co-founded and led a company empowering African smallholder farmers with climate-resilient technologies, onboarding over 1,500 farmers across North-East and North-West Nigeria.

Highlights

Co-founded and led a company focused on providing climate-resilient technologies to African smallholder farmers, enhancing agricultural sustainability.

Onboarded over 1,500 farmers across North-East and North-West Nigeria, demonstrating significant market penetration and community impact.

Managed strategic operations and stakeholder engagement until the company's shutdown, showcasing leadership in challenging environments.

Near Nile Foods

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Founder & CEO

Nigeria, NA, Nigeria

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Summary

Founded and led a fresh grocery company in Nigeria, managing remote operations from Rehovot, Israel, while building supplier relationships and developing the go-to-market strategy.

Highlights

Founded and successfully led a fresh grocery company in Nigeria, overseeing operations remotely from Rehovot, Israel, ensuring cross-border efficiency.

Built robust supplier relationships and managed end-to-end operations, ensuring efficient delivery and product quality.

Developed and executed the company's go-to-market strategy, establishing a strong market presence and customer base.

Education

Weizmann Institute of Science

Rehovot, Central District, Israel
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Research & Coursework Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, and Biomineralization Grade:

Courses

Artificial Intelligence

Philosophy

Biomineralization

American University of Nigeria

Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria
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Research Assistant Novel dyes for energy-efficient photovoltaic solar cells Grade:

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria
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B.Tech. Chemistry Grade:

Awards

Best Student Tutor of the Year

Chemical Society of Nigeria

Recognized for exceptional tutoring and mentorship in Chemistry, impacting student success.

Best Student Tutor of the Year

Chemical Society of Nigeria

Recognized for exceptional tutoring and mentorship in Chemistry, impacting student success.

Best Student Tutor of the Year

Chemical Society of Nigeria

Recognized for exceptional tutoring and mentorship in Chemistry, impacting student success.

Languages

English

Skills

Business Strategy & Leadership

Entrepreneurship, Fundraising Strategy, Go-to-Market Strategy (GTM), Venture Building, Capital Raising, Cross-border Expansion, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Team Building, Investor Relations, Startup Leadership, Business Development, Company Strategy, Execution.

Financial Management

Debt Financing, Investor Pipeline, Fundraising Materials, Capital Acquisition.

Market & Product Development

U.S. Market Entry, Supplier Relationships, Product Affordability, Climate-Resilient Technologies, Informal Retail.

Research & Science

Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Biomineralization, Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Chemistry, Research & Development, STEM Instruction.

Communication & Mentorship

Founder Outreach, Fundraising Narrative, VC Introductions, Mentoring, Tutoring, Stakeholder Management.