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Daniël Swiegers

Head of Operations at Namola | Director at simple.Capital | CA(SA) | Sports Crazy

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Skills

Venture Capital
Corporate Venture Capital
Growth Strategies
Operations
Operational Efficiency
Marketing Strategy
Financial Accounting
Financial Audits
Due Diligence
Corporate Finance
Investment Advisory Services
Organizational Culture
Disruptive Technologies
Leadership
Financial Reporting
Auditing
Research
Microsoft Office
Team Leadership
Business Analysis

Education

Work Experience

2022

  • Head of Operations

    2022

    As South Africa's premier safety app, Namola is on a mission to ensure everyone has access to fast and reliable safety services. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Oversee daily operations and lead a team of 20+ members, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. • Spearhead the development and implementation of subscriber growth strategies with the aim of increasing our paying user base. • Play a pivotal role in recruitment and nurture a positive, productive company culture. • Manage budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation to support strategic objectives and operational efficiency.

  • Director | Head of Founder Operations

    2020

    simple.Capital is an innovative early-stage investment and advisory firm focused on simplifying investments for Founders, Private Investors, and Corporates, with a portfolio of 26+ companies. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Established and manage the Founder Operations function, enhancing the pipeline of investment opportunities. • Play a key role in the investment process, from conducting due diligence to managing corporate finance activities, thereby facilitating strategic investments. • Oversee the management of portfolio companies post-investment, ensuring sustained growth and success.

2017 - 2020

  • Senior Associate

    2020 - 2020

    Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Managed a diverse team of professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services and adherence to international standards. • Led the engagement team for Vungle Inc, an in-app video advertising platform that optimize ad delivery to reach and acquire high-quality users worldwide.

  • Audit Senior

    2019 - 2019

    Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Managed a diverse team of professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services and adherence to compliance standards. • Fostered and maintained strong relationships with clients across various sectors, regularly interacting with senior executives and audit partners to align audit objectives and business strategies. • Served a portfolio of high-profile clients, including ArcelorMittal South Africa (PCAOB), Balwin Properties, Netcare Hospitals and Mix Telematics UK (PCAOB).

  • Senior Audit Assistant

    2018 - 2018

  • Audit Trainee

    2017 - 2017

  • Intern

    2019 - 2019

  • House Committee Member

    2015 - 2016