Cartel holds a Master’s in Finance from Antwerp Management School (University of Antwerp) and a Master’s in Public Policy and Management from Strathmore University Business School, complemented by a Bachelor’s in Economics and Financial Management. He has been working with InVhestia Africa Limited on diverse corporate and project finance mandates across Africa, developing sectoral expertise in solar energy financing, real estate financing, telecommunication, manufacturing and hospitality. Cartel’ previous venture capital background having worked with Persistent Capital further strengthened his skills in pipeline development, market research, due diligence, and investment valuation.

An ethical professional, Cartel brings strong expertise in capital raising, investor engagement, financial modelling and valuation under the FAST Standard, as well as financial due diligence and advisory. He has also contributed to program management through the Gates Foundation–funded LMG program at Strathmore University Business School, where he serves as a junior lecturer.

He is a certified Clarity4D Business Partner and Coach, specializing in personality profiling, leadership, and management solutions. Cartel is also an alumnus of the McKinsey & Company Forward Program and holds certifications from InVhestia in Project Finance and Corporate Finance & Valuation under the FAST Standard, where he is a Level 1 Certified Professional. Additionally, he earned certifications in Business Analytics and Contemporary Issues in Global Finance from ESADE Business School in Barcelona.