Southeast Asia Team

Brian

Brian Chen

Brian is the Investment Associate of the XA Network. Brian is especially keen to speak with founders with a strong focus on using technology to solve Southeast Asian-specific challenges. Before joining XA, Brian was at MDI Ventures, the CVC arm of Telkom Indonesia, where he focused on Fintech, Social Commerce, Gaming, and Esports. Prior to MDI, Brian rose from Investment Analyst to Principal at Protege Ventures, the first student-run VC in Southeast Asia, and led research and education for new student analysts.

Brian Chen

Investment Associate
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Clair Roy

Clair is the Product Manager at XA Network where she leads the development and optimization of our in-house investment platform and operational processes. Before joining XA Network, Clair spent 12 years as a project manager in leading Australian banks, where she successfully delivered complex data analytics projects in credit risk and business performance arenas.

Clair Roy

Product Manager

Carmelita Lumempouw-Didoné

Carmelita is the Marketing, Events, and Community Associate at XA Network. With a background in marketing and branding, she specialises in building awareness and fostering community engagement within XA. Prior to joining XA, Carmelita played a pivotal role in developing marketing and branding strategies for startups, bringing her expertise to the forefront of community-building efforts at XA.

Carmelita Lumempouw-Didoné

Marketing, Events, Community Associate

Mei

Mei is the Operations Associate for XA Network's Southeast Asia efforts (XA SEA), supporting the network’s operations and helping investors navigate the region. With 5 years of experience, she has streamlined processes and managed cross-functional projects across various industries, optimizing workflows to drive growth.

Mei

Operations Associate

Africa Team

Femi Awoniyi

Femi Awoniyi is the Investment Associate for XA Africa, where he guides investors in scaling their ventures into the African market. Femi leverages over a decade of experience to support Africa's thriving tech ecosystem. Prior to XA Africa, Femi played a pivotal role in managing Google's Black Founders Fund in Africa and led EFInA's Innovation Fund, driving impactful tech initiatives across the continent.

Femi Awoniyi

Investment Associate