Carisa Graf-Suleman

General Partner & Co-Founder at The Continent Venture Partners (TCVP)

Moderator

Carisa is a venture capitalist and tech entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience investing in and scaling technology-driven startups. As General Partner at The Continent Venture Partners (TCVP), she leads a venture fund championing innovative founders across Africa, the United States, and Europe.

Carisa’s career spans FinTech, ICT, aviation, and finance, where she has driven growth from startup inception to multinational transformation. She has successfully executed transactions in more than 20 countries, blending strategic insight, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to fostering innovation across global markets.

With a track record of turning ideas into impact, Carisa is passionate about building inclusive technology ecosystems and backing visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining what’s possible.