George Gachara is a creative industry strategist, fund advisor, and investor in Africa’s creative industries. He is the founding partner of HEVA Fund LLP and an honorary entrepreneurship fellow at Goldsmiths University. George leads initiatives to accelerate the growth of Africa’s creative industries through public sector partnerships, fund management, business support, and research.
Over the past decade, he has helped establish and manage catalytic funds such as HEVA Fund LLP, Ignite Fund, the Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Program (East Africa), and DOCA Film Africa Fund. He advises institutions like Afreximbank, Mastercard Foundation, and the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture to expand growth capital for creative enterprises.
George also contributes to research and policy as a senior fellow at Goldsmiths and through the International Advisory Council of the UK’s Policy and Evidence Center. He is committed to creating dignified jobs, vibrant cultural life, and economic opportunities for Africa’s youth.