Eric Jackson, co-founder and former CEO of Kenyan fintech startup Hisa, has departed from the company less than two months after its acquisition by Nigerian investment platform Risevest.
Initially appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) following the merger, Jackson’s exit raises questions about the integration process and future leadership dynamics within the organisation.
Hisa, founded in 2020 by Jackson and Eric Asuma, quickly established itself in Kenya’s fintech sector by providing users with access to both local and international stock markets. The platform provided a much-needed solution for democratising investment opportunities, a gap that had previously hindered many Kenyan investors.