Samuel Alemayehu is the co-founder and General Partner at C1 Ventures (C1V). C1V exists to catalyse the emergence of carbon-negative and resource-efficient industries by investing in science and technology. Sam leads the commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies and innovations that aim to reimagine large-scale industrial processes with deep decarbonisation and efficiency at the core.

Sam began his entrepreneurship journey by launching two companies while a student at Stanford University. He worked in venture capital at Venrock Associates, where he focused on consumer media services. Sam has founded and invested in numerous companies across the African continent, in various industries.

Sam has partnered with leading investment banks to develop large health infrastructures in Africa. He led the development of the first municipal waste-to-energy Facility in Africa, designed as a multi-purpose plant with numerous functions, including recycling, brick production, industrial steam, and modern insect farming. Sam is an active angel investor globally and is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and Technology Pioneer.