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Shayne Aman Premji

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Co-Founder and CFO at Craydel
📍 Nairobi County, Kenya

Shayne Aman Premji is the Co-Founder and CFO of Craydel, an EdTech platform transforming higher education access for students in Africa. He has over 13 years of experience in corporate finance, having invested over $55 million in African companies at IFHA and IFC. He holds a Commerce degree from Queens University and is an INSEAD Certified Board Director.

Originally from Canada with East African roots, Shayne has been based in Nairobi since 2014. He is passionate about Africas development, advising social enterprises in health and education. He is also a dedicated international waezeen in training with the Institute of Ismaili Studies, reflecting his commitment to community and faith.

Unique fact: Shayne is training to be an international waezeen (preacher), a significant commitment in the Ismaili community.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder and CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Nairobi County, Kenya
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EdTech in Africa
Co-founded Craydel to build the "digital rails for higher education choice and access across Africa, " transforming how African students connect with universities.
Impact Investing
Has a significant background in private equity and corporate finance, investing in healthcare and education companies across sub-Saharan Africa with IFHA and IFC.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
Co-Founder and CFO
Craydel
11-2017 - 6-2021
Investment Director
Investment Funds for Health in Africa (IFHA)
7-2016 - 11-2017
Investment Officer
Investment Funds for Health in Africa (IFHA)
9-2014 - 6-2016
Investment Consultant - Health and Education
International Finance Corporation
5-2014 - 7-2014
Consultant
Aga Khan Foundation Egypt
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Education
2019 - 2020
International Directors Programme
INSEAD
2004 - 2008
Honours Bachelor of Commerce
Queen's University
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