Charmaine Hayden

Founding Partner at GOODsoil VC

Interviewee

Charmaine Hayden is a Fund Manager at GOODsoil VC, where she leads sustainable tech investments across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on ventures that deliver strong returns and meaningful social impact. At GOODsoil, Charmaine has developed frameworks that drive portfolio growth by supporting early-stage startups in scaling, refining their business models, and securing essential funding.

As a founding member of the UK-Ghana Investor Group (UKGIG)—an initiative created by government and business leaders in the UK and Ghana to strengthen investment ties across public and private sectors—Charmaine also advises African governments on foreign investment strategies, positioning her as a key figure in shaping the region’s investment landscape. Her expertise in high-stakes negotiations and complex regulatory environments makes her a trusted partner for investors seeking resilient, scalable opportunities in emerging markets.