Network origin in Erik Hersman first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushahidi, Inc.
 Ushahidi, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ushahidi, Inc. develops free and open-source software. Its services include information collection, visualization, and interactive mapping. The company was founded by Erik Hersma, David Kobia, Juliana Rotich and Ory Okolloh in 2008 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Packaged Software | 9 |
Savannah Fund
 Savannah Fund Investment ManagersFinance Savannah Fund (Savannah Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Mbwana Alliy, Paul Bragiel and Erik Hersman. The firm is headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 5 |
BRCK, Inc.
 BRCK, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services BRCK, Inc. provides internet technology related services. It runs from cloud software to fingerprint scanners for mobile devices to high-level medical device prototyping and manufacturing. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
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| Holding Company | Information Technology Services | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Erik Hersman via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Bragiel Brothers
 Bragiel Brothers Investment ManagersFinance Bragiel Brothers (Bragiel Brothers) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Paul Bragiel and Dan Bragiel. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Founder Consultant / Advisor | |
| SAFARICOM PLC | Wireless Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| OVERLAND STORAGE INC | Computer Peripherals | Director/Board Member | |
| Omidyar Network /South Africa/ | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Digital Impact Alliance
 Digital Impact Alliance Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Digital Impact Alliance operates technology platforms for development programs to people. The private company is based in Washington. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
| THE STANDARD GROUP PLC | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member | |
Bankinter Foundation of Innovation
 Bankinter Foundation of Innovation Investment ManagersFinance Bankinter Foundation of Innovation The report focuses on drawing conclusions about the potential socioeconomic impact of the trend discussed, particularly as it affects Spain, in order to communicate pragmatic, down-to-earth knowledge to our target audience. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
| Adecco Group Foundation | Director/Board Member | ||
Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd.
 Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd. provides banking and financial services. It offers transactional accounts, savings and investments, business, foreign exchange, executive, and electronic banking services. The firm serves personal, business, corporate, and investment markets. The company is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Regional Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The President & Fellows of Harvard College | College/University | Director/Board Member | |
| UDV (Kenya) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Kenya Breweries Ltd.
 Kenya Breweries Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Kenya Breweries Ltd. produces beer and non alcoholic energy drinks. The firm's brands include Tusker, Pilsner, Pilsner Ice, White Cap, White Cap Light, Senator, Guinness, AllSopps and Smirnoff Ice. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
| Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Google South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
 Google South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Alphabet, Inc., Google South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides business consulting services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES PLC | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
| Kenya Vision 2030 | Director/Board Member | ||
Deloitte & Touche (South Africa)
 Deloitte & Touche (South Africa) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche provides accounting services. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| STANBIC HOLDINGS PLC | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
Bernard van Leer Foundation
 Bernard van Leer Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Bernard van Leer Foundation engages as a grantmaking organization which focuses on early childhood development. It provides financial support to partners in government, civil society, and business to help young children and families. The company was founded by Bernard van Leer in 1949 and is headquartered in The Hauge, the Netherlands. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Omidyar Network LLC
 Omidyar Network LLC Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Network LLC (Omidyar Network) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Omidyar Network Commons LLC founded in 2004 by Pierre Omidyar and Pam Omidyar. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Pittsburgh | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Thomson Reuters Founders Share Co., Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Atlanta Technology Angels, Inc.
 Atlanta Technology Angels, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Atlanta Technology Angels Inc (Atlanta Technology Angels) is a venture capital firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO | |
MediaHedge, Inc.
 MediaHedge, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of FilmHedge LLC, MediaHedge, Inc. is an outdoor advertising agency. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. The CEO of the company is Jon D. Gosier. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
| American InterContinental University System, Inc. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Predictive Pop, Inc.
 Predictive Pop, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Predictive Pop, Inc. engages in providing brands with data. The firm also allows agencies to launch advertising campaigns. The company was founded Brian Brater, Andrew Stein, Shelton Mercer and Jonathan Gosier in 2015 and is headquartered in New York. NY. | Packaged Software | Chief Executive Officer | |
| AfriLabs Foundation | Founder | ||
| Center For Election Science | Director/Board Member | ||
| University of Missouri | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Atlantica Ventures
 Atlantica Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Atlantica Ventures (Atlantica Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Aniko Szigetvari and Ik Kanu. The firm is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| Savannah College of Art & Design, Inc. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| World Trade Organization | Supranational | Consultant / Advisor | |
Michael Page Conseil SA
 Michael Page Conseil SA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Segula Technologies SA, Michael Page Conseil SA provides business consulting services. The company is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Michael Page Conseil was acquired by Segula Technologies SA from PageGroup Plc on October 07, 2005. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Tuz Ventures | Investment Managers | Founder | |
| Dhun Ventures | Investment Managers | Founder | |
| Goto Ventures | Investment Managers | Founder | |
QinetiQ GmbH
 QinetiQ GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of QinetiQ Group plc, QinetiQ GmbH is a German company that provides aerial training services. The company is based in Euskirchen, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Sven Achilles, Dag Jessel. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Consultant / Advisor | |
Pixpulse LLC
 Pixpulse LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Pixpulse LLC operates a mobile media publishing platform that allows users to share photos, videos, and blogs. | Internet Software/Services | Private Equity Investor | |
Apis Partners LLP
 Apis Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Apis Partners LLP is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2014 by Matteo Stefanel and Udayan Goyal. The firm is headquartered in London, UK with offices in Singapore, Dubai and Giza. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
JUMO World Ltd.
 JUMO World Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services JUMO World Ltd. engages in the design and development of financial technology platforms. It offers financial tools for payment systems, payroll loans, card offerings, insurance solutions, and cash advances. The company was founded by Andre Watkins-Ball in 2010 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Ubongo Ltd.
 Ubongo Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ubongo Ltd. provides an interactive educational television program. It offers ubongo kids, an interactive edu-cartooon that teaches math through animated stories and original songs, and broadcasts on television across east africa. The company was founded by Nisha Ligon, Cleng'a Ng'atigwa, Rajab Semtawa, Kessy Doreen and Arnold Minde in 2013 and is headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
| University of Bristol | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Entersekt Pty Ltd.
 Entersekt Pty Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Entersekt commercializes mobile and online banking and online shopping solutions. Its solutions include online banking authentication, mobile banking authentication, mobile application authentication, and card not present authentication. The company is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa. | Information Technology Services | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Boya Ltd.
 Boya Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Boya Ltd. is a Kenyan professional audio equipment solutions company that focuses on innovation and quality. The company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The company is known for their excellent electro-acoustic products and outstanding professional audio solutions, including a wide range of microphones, headphones, and photographic audio peripherals. Boya was founded by Juliana Rotich and Alphas Sinja. | Packaged Software | Founder | |
SXE Ventures
 SXE Ventures Investment ManagersFinance SXE Ventures (SXE Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Danny Yeung, Tommy Chia and Simon Chang. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
Trill Ventures Group
 Trill Ventures Group Investment ManagersFinance Trill Ventures Group is a venture capitalist firm based in Taipei, TW. The private company can be contacted at contact @ trillventures.com and their office is located at 10F-3, No. The Taiwanese company specializes in seed and early stage companies and invest in rockstar entrepreneurs, ideas, and things that will help shape the world we live in for decades to come. The company's ultimate mission is to adopt the dreams and visions of their partners as their own so that together they can create game-changing companies. The company has a specialized team that actively searches for talented entrepreneurs to partner with, helping them to grow their vision and dreams. Trill Ventures Group has 08 years of successful work in the market and offers professional insight, capital growth, market disruption, and an extensive network. 2, 258 Ruiguang Road, Neihu, 114 Taiwan. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor |
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International
| United States | 17 |
| Kenya | 10 |
| South Africa | 6 |
| Nigeria | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 16 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Technology Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Communications | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 60 |
| Founder | 32 |
| Private Equity Investor | 25 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 15 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 13 |
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| Jon Gosier | 30 |
| Nora Denzel | 25 |
| Juliana Rotich | 21 |
| Paul Bragiel | 20 |
| Ory Okolloh | 18 |
| Herve Edongo | 9 |
| Mbwana Alliy | 8 |
| Tommy Chia | 5 |
| David Kobia | 2 |
| Reg Orton | 1 |
| Sally Chin | 1 |
| Philip Walton | 1 |
| Janet Maingi | 1 |
| Jenny Stefanotti | 1 |
| Jon Shuler | 1 |
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