Chris Harmse
African Tech | Emerging Markets | Fintech
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Chris Harmse is a South African technology entrepreneur and investor who has built companies across the African continent and beyond. His ventures span fintech, logistics, and enterprise software, addressing unique challenges in emerging markets. He brings deep expertise in building technology businesses that serve markets with different infrastructure and regulatory contexts than developed economies.
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