BUILDING AI FUTURES,
GROUNDED IN REALITY
Peak Tech is building the Africa’s first system-integrated AI startup ecosystem. We connect founders, investors, mentors, corporates, and partners into one growth engine – combining capital, technology, and hands-on support to turn AI ventures into scalable global businesses.
OUR VALUES
People First
We believe in relationships over automation. We work closely with founders, investors, and partners who care about the work and about each other.
Built on Trust
Open communication, transparency, and mutual respect are non negotiable.
Performance Matters
We’re data-driven, financially disciplined, and focused on measurable results. We treat investor capital with precision and care, and we hold ourselves to high standards of accountability.
Embedded Ecosystem
We’re not outsiders looking in – we live this work daily, tuned into what’s happening on the ground, and shaping what’s next together.
OUR TEAM
Arthur Pravato
Chairman of the Board
Themba Funde
Executive Director Africa, Finance
Steve Savides
Founder and CEO
Trinesha Naidoo
Executive Director Africa, MarketingÂ
Bongi Mazibuko
Board Advisor, HR
Maria Povilaite
Executive Director
Pola Kurcych
Board Advisor
Tom Nehila
Executive Director and CFO
Arjun Singh
Board Advisor, Operations
Olga Kotova
Executive Director & COO
Ralph Mora
Executive Director
David Ruggiero
Executive Director and CRO
Joshua Underwood
Executive Director & Head of AI
Sean Raymond
Executive Director Africa, GTM
Tony Scarfo
Executive Director & CPO
We build high-performing ventures that deliver long-term value, impact and returns for founders, investors, and communities.
We do this by investing in and working alongside African AI founders – backing them not just with capital, but with the kind of hands-on support in AI development and Business development that grows strong, scalable businesses.
Our Mission
Our Vision
We see a thriving ecosystem of AI startups across Africa – bold, innovative, and deeply rooted in local realities.
Our role is to be the co-founder behind the continent’s most impactful AI companies, providing funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance every step of the way.