Agnes is passionate about good financial management and analysis. Before Balloon she worked at a Savings and Credit Cooperative as an internal auditor in charge of risk management. Prior to that, she worked as an administrative assistant for Human Rights Uphold Uganda. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting) from Makerere University.

Benitah is a certified Financial Analyst, with qualifications in accounting, customer service and administrative roles with 4+ years of experience in resolving complex customer inquiries and coordinating all administrative functions at Ecobank Uganda. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Makerere University, holds a FMVA Certificate from CFI and is currently pursuing ACCA Level 2. Before Balloon, Ecobank Uganda.

Claire is a Finance, Audit and Taxation enthusiast with an honors degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. Claire did her internship at the Ministry of Water and Environment as an accounts assistant. She also volunteered with Reproductive Health Uganda in various leadership roles.

Clare’s experience in Accounting and Finance spans over 8 years. She is currently a Senior Investment Manager at Balloon Ventures, managing a portfolio of businesses. Previously, she worked with Ngamia Capital as Portfolio Manager and Iungo Capital as Portfolio Accountant, supporting the post investment process. She also worked at AAR Healthcare Uganda where she served in the capacities of Payables Accountant and later Financial Accountant. Clare has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Kyambogo University and is currently completing Level 3 of CPA(U) from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda. She is passionate about ESG compliance, impact financing and the establishment of proper accounting practices for SMEs.

David’s experience in Banking spans over 9 years. He currently serves as Legal and Recoveries Manager at Balloon Ventures Uganda. Before Balloon, David served as a Business Administrator for 4 years, a commercial loans officer for 4 and half years; and an Agricultural loans officer for 18 months all with Centenary Bank where he grew the loan book of over $6 million. He holds a Bachelors of Agribusiness Management from Makerere university.

Jonathan is passionate about good financial management, taxation and audit. Before joining Balloon he worked in manufacturing at Elgon Bottling Company Limited for five years as a founding Production Manager and later Head of Internal Audit. By the time of his exit the company had become the leading regional distributor of packaged drinking mineral water. Jonathan holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from Kyambogo university and is currently completing level 3 of CPA(U) from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda.

Godwill is passionate about risk and financial management. Before joining Balloon Godwill worked with Standard Signs Contractors Limited as an accounts assistant and assistant in stores and Registry. Godwill also worked with Airtel Uganda as a Telesales Executive and Coca Cola Beverages Africa as a Sales and Marketing Executive. Godwill holds a Bachelors degree in Commerce majoring in Finance at Makerere University Business School and is currently at level 2 of CPA from the Institute of Public Accountants of Uganda.

Isima currently serves as Business Development Manager at Balloon Ventures. Prior he served as Manager at Reena Print Limited and before as an Accounts Assistant at Mount Masaba High School. He has six years’ experience in financial management, Analysis & statutory compliance.

He is a Certified Associate Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA-U), holds a BBS-Accounting from Islamic University In Uganda; and is Currently pursuing a certificate in Financial Analysis (FMVA) with the Corporate Financial Institute (CFA-Level 3).

Joseph works at Balloon to build and assess a pipeline of investees. Before Balloon, Joseph served as a Credit Manager for 4 years, Credit supervisor for 2 Years and Credit Officer for 6 years with Development Microfinance where he dealt with over 6,000 SME’s and a Loan Book of over $2million. Prior to this he also worked as a Community Development Officer for 2 years. He holds a Bachelors in Social Sciences (Social Administration), a Masters In Business Administration (MBA) from Makerere University and is currently pursuing a postgraduate diploma in Project Planning and Management at UMI.

Kenneth has 15 years of experience in Audit, both as an internal and external auditor. He began is career at FINCA Uganda where he worked for 6 years. He then joined HORARD Uganda to head the Internal Audit Department. Afterwards he worked with Development Microfinance Uganda Ltd as Head of Department. Kenneth holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Makerere University and is currently completing Level 2 of CPA(U) from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda.

Mackline currently serves a Portfolio Manager for Balloon Ventures Uganda. Prior to this, she worked at Post Bank Uganda as a Banking Officer. Before Joining Post Bank Uganda in 2020, she was a Tax Consultant at MAZARS Uganda. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Computing from Makerere University Business School and currently pursuing her CPA.

Prior to Balloon Naima served as an Auditor and Tax Consultant at Rhino Business Consultants in alliance with Timo Associates. She has over 5 years’ experience in Accounting, Auditing, Tax Consultancy and Statutory Compliance. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Science from Kyambogo University and is currently pursuing CPA (U) at Level III with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).

Oscar joined Balloon Ventures in 2017 to lead the launch of Balloon as a financial institution. From piloting and developing the Balloon model independently, Oscar now leads a 20+ strong team and heads investment strategy and operations. Under his leadership Balloon has made over $3m of loans with 95%+ repayment rates. Before Balloon Ventures, Oscar served as the Regional Business Development Manager in charge of Western Uganda at Uganda Telecom with 23 districts under his supervision. Prior to this Oscar worked for 8 years in the banking sector serving as a Personal Banker and Corporate Relationship Officer and later Branch Manager at Barclays and then Bank of Africa. Here he was responsible for $2m of deposits and a loan book of about $1.2m. He holds an MBA from Makerere University.

Raymond is Public Administration and Management Graduate from Uganda Christian University. He began his career at Legal Awareness Initiative and then joined Challenges Worldwide Uganda as an Associate Consultant where he worked with over 20 SME’s doing business diagnostics and advisory. Raymond has also served at PR Director and Membership Growth Officer of the Rotaract Club of Kampala Central. He is currently pursuing a certificate in Financial Analysis and completing a Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management from the Chartered Management Institute.

Richard Wafula has 24 years experience in Finance and Accounting. He begun his career with Uganda Posts and Telecommunication, the only government  Parastatal at the time as a Regional Accountant. He later Joined Uganda Telecom Company a government  entity as a Regional Accountant where he worked for 9 years. He later joined Development Microfinance Ltd as Finance Manager where he worked for a period of 13 years. He is currently working as a Finance Manager at Balloon Ventures Uganda. Richard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies from Islamic University in Uganda and a Diploma in Business Studies from Makerere University.

Sophie holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and a post graduate diploma in financial management from Uganda Management Institute and is currently pursuing an MBA. She’s a professional banker with over 6years of experience having worked at Diamond trust bank and Brac Uganda, 4 years of which she served as a Branch manager managing a portfolio of over Ugx.5 billion. Here passion is seeing positive changes through economic and social programs that enable people to realize their potential.