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Pardon Makumbe

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Managing Partner, CRE Venture CapitalCRE Venture CapitalFranklin Lakes, NJ

Current Firm

CRE Venture Capital

Focus

Fintech, Enterprise

About Pardon Makumbe

Pardon Makumbe is Managing Partner at CRE Venture Capital, a venture capital firm focused on identifying and scaling transformative technology companies. With expertise spanning fintech, enterprise software, marketplaces, gaming, and SaaS, Makumbe brings strategic vision and operational experience to early and growth-stage investments. As Managing Partner, he leads investment strategy and portfolio development while working closely with founders to drive sustainable growth and market success. His focus on high-potential sectors positions him to identify emerging opportunities at the intersection of technology and business transformation. Makumbe is committed to supporting innovative teams building the next generation of category-defining companies across multiple verticals.

Focus Areas

FintechEnterpriseMarketplaceGamingSaaS

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Investment Profile

Pardon Makumbe is a Managing Partner, CRE Venture Capital at CRE Venture Capital, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ.

Pardon's investment focus spans Fintech, Enterprise, Marketplace, Gaming, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Pardon Makumbe?

Pardon Makumbe is a Managing Partner, CRE Venture Capital at CRE Venture Capital, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Their investment focus includes Fintech, Enterprise, Marketplace.

What does Pardon Makumbe invest in?

Pardon Makumbe focuses on investments in Fintech, Enterprise, Marketplace, Gaming, SaaS through CRE Venture Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is Pardon Makumbe at?

Pardon Makumbe is currently at CRE Venture Capital, headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ, serving as Managing Partner, CRE Venture Capital.

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