Xylem Ventures
GLOBAL VISION
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GLOBAL REACH
Africa-first, fintech-powered, global recruitment company leading into the AI era
Leadership
Meet Fergus O'Brien
A rare combination of academic rigor, athletic determination, and entrepreneurial vision.
Academic Excellence
Multiple scholarships, 4 AAAAs, 10 A*s, MA Oxon (Literae Humaniores)
Ultra Endurance
South Africa Backyard Ultra: 200km in 29 hours
3× Founder
Recruitment & executive search across London, SF, and Cape Town
Creative Mind
Unpublished poet, writer, obsessed with patterns in nature
Core Strengths
- Determination
- Work Ethic
- Principles
Philosophy
Pattern obsessed. Nature inspired. Globally minded.
Our Mission
Be the Africa-first, fintech-powered, global recruitment company
Leading into the AI era with determination, innovation, and a commitment to connecting global talent with opportunity across all sectors.
The Xylem Framework
Unified Solutions
Across Recruitment & Fintech
Elite Talent Discovery
Africa-First Recruitment
C-Suite Placement
Connect with Africa's top executives and global leaders for strategic positions.
Board Advisory
Access seasoned board members who understand emerging market dynamics.
Technical Leadership
Find CTOs, Engineering VPs, and technical visionaries for scaling teams.
Fintech Infrastructure
One-Click Society
Global Transfers
Instant cross-border payments with crypto and fiat conversion capabilities.
Commission Automation
Automated profit-sharing and commission distribution for recruitment success.
Network Effects
Global Connections
Professional Events
Exclusive gatherings connecting Africa's talent with global opportunities.
Knowledge Sharing
Thought leadership, workshops, and insights from industry pioneers.
The Fintech Intersection
Revolutionizing Recruitment
Through Financial Innovation
Payments
Seamless global payment infrastructure
Remittances
Fast, secure cross-border transfers
Commissions
Automated commission distribution
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits
Tokens / Equity
Digital ownership and rewards
Crypto ↔ Fiat
Instant cryptocurrency conversion
Invoice Financing
Flexible financing solutions
Venture Capital
Strategic investment opportunities
Charity / Gifting
Social impact initiatives
Events
Community and networking
One-Click Society
Unified digital ecosystem
Our Team
Building the Future Together
Advisors
Partners
Upcoming Hires
Dream Team
Post-Series A
Our Network
Africa-Centric
Global Reach
Recruitment×Fintech×AI×Global Reach
Connecting exceptional talent with transformative opportunities across continents, powered by cutting-edge financial technology and artificial intelligence.
Let's build the future of global recruitment
Join us in revolutionizing how talent connects with opportunity across borders, sectors, and continents.
GLOBAL VISION × GLOBAL REACH