Mareme Dieng

Mareme Dieng Mareme Dieng is a Partner at 500 Global, a leading venture capital firm, where she leads innovation and strategy for Africa. Born in Senegal, she began her career in biology before transitioning to venture capital after joining Tim Draper’s network, eventually spending five years at Draper University overseeing international partnerships and investments. A 2022 Forbes Afrique 30 Under 30 honoree, Dieng has driven 500 Global’s expansion across Africa, investing in startups like Chipper Cash, SweepSouth, and MaxAB while focusing on sectors addressing education, healthcare, and financial inclusion challenges. With experience spanning Senegal, South Africa, France, and the U.S., Dieng emphasizes systems that unlock human potential through entrepreneurship. She serves on Bennington College’s Board of Trustees and advocates for African-led innovation via global forums like the Blockchain Summit. Recently promoted to Partner (2024), she champions economic opportunities for African youth through tech-driven growth models[1][2][5].