Biola Alabi is a distinguished professional serving as a General Partner at Acasia Ventures, a venture capital fund with a footprint in Cairo, Lagos, and Dubai, providing support to early-stage technology startups across Africa. Beyond her role as a venture capitalist, Biola is also an angel investor, advisor, and board member for various African tech and media companies.
She is the Founder of Grooming for Greatness (G4G), a mentorship program, and Biola Alabi Media, a pan-African media firm that collaborates with global entities in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Her influence extends to the realm of entertainment as an accomplished executive producer involved in projects spanning books, Netflix/Amazon films, and shows such as “Big Brother Africa.”
During her tenure as the Managing Director of M-Net Africa, Biola played a transformative role in the continent’s broadcasting and film industry. She successfully launched seven Africa Magic channels and initiated the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, often regarded as the “African Oscars.”
Biola’s educational background includes a degree in Public and Community Health from the University of Cincinnati. She has furthered her education through executive programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, Yale University’s Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, and the Said Business School at the University of Oxford.
Her leadership extends to board positions as a Non-Executive Director at Unilever (Nigeria), where she also serves on the Audit Committee. She is involved with Monty Mobile, a global telecommunications company headquartered in London, and holds the position of Chairwoman at Big Cabal Media.
Biola Alabi’s diverse and impactful contributions across media, technology, and venture capital make her a prominent figure in Africa’s business landscape. Her commitment to mentorship and transformative initiatives reflects in her work with Grooming for Greatness, contributing to the development and growth of aspiring entrepreneurs across the continent.