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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

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