Erick Yong is a seasoned investor and venture builder with over a decade of experience supporting and scaling African startups and SME ventures. As the former CEO and Co-Founder of GreenTec Capital, he led investments in over 40 ventures across the continent, achieving multiple partial exits—including a full exit in a climate-focused company. He built a strong track record of leveraging blended finance and technical assistance to drive scalable, sustainable growth.

Through his various engagements, Erick continues to champion innovation and inclusivity across the continent’s investment ecosystem. His leadership has earned recognition from global development institutions for his deep commitment to African entrepreneurship and success in building investment-ready, impact-driven businesses.

At ShEquity, Erick brings deep expertise in climate finance, climate-smart portfolio development, and strategic capital deployment. He plays a key role in advancing ShEquity’s mission to close the gender funding gap while unlocking Africa’s green economy through gender-smart investing.