Investor and Venture Builder

Through Akha Ventures Group, I build, support and selectively invest in specialist companies where operating capability can create as much value as capital.

The investment approach

Capital matters. Operating support changes the odds.

I am interested in businesses solving clear customer problems with founders who are willing to learn, sell and execute. Depending on the opportunity, Akha Ventures Group may contribute strategic guidance, systems, shared talent, commercial relationships, governance and capital.

This is not a promise that every pitch will receive investment. It is a clear invitation for founders and partners to present credible opportunities where our operating group can create meaningful value.

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Brian Mlambo, investor and venture builder

Akha Venture Partners

The consulting and advisory company within Akha Ventures Group, helping organisations strengthen strategy, growth, execution and operational performance.

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Founders in Tech

An entrepreneurship community helping founders access knowledge, relationships, opportunities and a stronger support network.

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BidPartner

Tender support and procurement advisory that helps capable businesses compete with stronger documentation and execution.

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Apex Paper Company

Reliable paper and business supply solutions for organisations that need consistent fulfilment.

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Elvn Marketing

Brand, creative and growth marketing for organisations ready to become more visible, relevant and commercially effective.

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Zero1

Technology products, digital platforms and automation designed to remove friction and unlock growth.

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Zello Car Rental

Accessible vehicle-rental solutions for business travel, everyday mobility and growing organisations.

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Stone Capital Investment Club

An investment community connecting learning, disciplined capital allocation and long-term wealth-building conversations.

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Ventar Finance

Financial products and business support designed to help growing companies manage opportunity with confidence.

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SBG Events

Event production and experiences that bring brands, founders and communities together with purpose.

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Rinz Mobile

Mobile-first technology and service products built for convenient access and everyday use.

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Bookd

Digital booking and marketplace products that make discovering and accessing services simpler.

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How the venture-building model works

One operating group. Multiple focused companies.

Akha Ventures Group is the main operating group. It provides shared direction, systems, talent, governance and capital allocation across the portfolio.

Akha Venture Partners is the consulting and advisory company within the group. Each other venture serves its own customers while benefiting from the strength of the shared platform.

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What I look for

The signals behind a serious venture conversation.

A strong opportunity is more than an exciting idea. It combines a real problem, a credible founder and evidence that disciplined execution can produce value.

01

Clear customer problem

The business solves something important enough for a defined customer to pay for.

02

Founder commitment

The founder is coachable, commercially active and willing to do the difficult operating work.

03

Path to revenue

There is a believable route to customers, repeatable sales and sustainable economics.

04

Strategic fit

Akha Ventures Group can add capability, distribution, systems or partnerships beyond funding alone.

Start, grow or build what comes next

Bring me the business. We’ll find the next move.

Ask about business coaching, mentorship, a founder programme, a speaking engagement, investment or venture-building support.

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