Wiza Jalakasi

Wiza Jalakasi is a venture capital professional and experienced startup operator currently serving as a Venture Partner at rali_cap. In his role at Rali Capital, he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and supporting early-stage investments across the broader technology sector. His investment mandate primarily targets software, financial technology, and emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on the Southeast Asian venture ecosystem. Drawing on his extensive background operating in multiple technology startups, including his notable tenure at Chipper Cash, Jalakasi actively bridges the critical gap between hands-on operators and institutional investors. He leverages his deep industry network, which includes ecosystem connections with prominent organizations like 500 Global, to advise founders on portfolio growth and strategic scaling. Ultimately, his current focus centers on deploying capital into early-stage tech startups and guiding emerging technology companies through their initial growth phases.