About Dedalus Global

Connecting smart capital with emergent tech ecosystems

Dedalus Global is an investment, communications, and strategy advisory focusing on emerging markets and emerging technologies. With networks throughout Africa, Middle East, CIS, and ASEAN, we drive innovation, accelerate capital deployment, and create value for our clients and the economies where they operate.

We advise investors, governments, development finance institutes (DFIs), and private companies on fintech, agritech, edutech, blockchain technology, and energy across frontier markets. Through our network of executives, investors, and startups, we empower our clients to raise capital, source partners, identify and evaluate investment opportunities, promote their businesses, and advocate for policy reform and market development.

We host a range of events—including the Africa Fintech Summit, bespoke conferences, and bi-lateral trade missions—as well as produce tailored business intelligence, country insights, and communications products.

Meet the team

Leland Rice Co-Founder & CEO
Michael Choe Co-Founder & CTO
Andrew Barden Director of Insights
Ridwan Sorunke West Africa Advisor
Mutoni Karasanyi Communications Advisor
Stella Sata Southern Africa Advisor
Fred Opolot East Africa Advisor
Todd Vydareny South East Asia Advisor
Betul Cakaloglu Yirik GCC Advisor
Claire Livesay Event Coordinator
Dan Le Creative Consultant
Greg Justice Creative Consultant