Laura Davis

Laura Davis is the co-founder and co-CEO of Renew Capital, with more than 20 years of experience in investing and business development across Africa. She has backed more than 40 startups and mobilized a global network of more than 200 investors to fuel the continent’s entrepreneurial growth. At Renew Capital, Ms. Davis leads startup ecosystem activation in 13 countries, working with cross-border teams to build strong investment pipelines and forge strategic partnerships with public and private sector leaders. She also oversees investor relations and capital mobilization to ensure the firm’s sustained growth. A seasoned marketing and public relations expert, Ms. Davis provides hands-on strategic guidance to portfolio companies. Ms. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and journalism from the University of Minnesota. She has lived in Africa for more than 13 years and currently splits her time between Ethiopia and Rwanda.