Mélanie Keïta is a dynamic force in impact investment, moving money with purpose to empower African businesses. As the CEO and co-founder of Melanin Kapital, she leverages blockchain technology to revolutionize financial services, providing investors and SMEs with transparent, accessible, and affordable capital solutions. Named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30, she has built a career spanning Paris, Nairobi, and Frankfurt, mastering corporate finance, fundraising, and impact assessment. With deep expertise in due diligence, she bridges capital gaps for startups and financial institutions, ensuring that funding flows to the right ventures. Beyond investment, she teaches at ESCP Europe and mentors entrepreneurs through global accelerator programs, driving economic transformation across emerging markets.