THE PEOPLE
We started from a simple premise: that opportunity ought to follow merit, not circumstance. In November 2024, two 17- and 18-year-olds turned that premise into an organisation. Today Investate is a movement of more than 11,000 members, built by young people for young people, and focused on one thing: making elite careers a function of ambition and ability, not background.
Meet the Founders
2
CO-FOUNDERS
11,000+
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Nov 2024
FOUNDED
Recognition
Investate and our founders have been nominated and shortlisted as finalists at national awards in 2025 and 2026, recognising our community impact.
This nomination reflects the work behind the scenes: creating real access, building confidence, and helping young people take action on their goals. A proud moment for everyone who has supported the journey.
Award highlights
These awards recognise leadership that takes responsibility, motivates others, and creates positive impact in the community.
Nominated for impact that shows up in real outcomes, not just headlines.
Investate
Nominated for impact that shows up in real outcomes, not just headlines.
Investate
Community, Corporate & Culture Awards 2026
Nana Agyapong, Young Visionary of the Year, finalist
IYA 2026
Lenon Muma, Young Leader of the Year, finalist
London Youth Achievement Awards
Lenon Muma, Young Leader Award, winner
Community, Corporate & Culture Awards
2026 nomination
IYA 2026
Inspirational Person of the Year, nominated
Community, Corporate & Culture Awards 2026
Young Visionary of the Year, finalists
IYA 2026
Apprenticeship Champion of the Year, finalist
London Youth Achievement Awards
Young Leader Award, shortlisted
IYA 2026
Nana Agyapong, Entrepreneur of the Year, finalist
Multicultural Inspire Awards
Investate, Outstanding Community Champion, nominated
IYA 2026
Young Leader of the Year, nominated
FOUNDING TEAM
Co-Founder & CEO
Driven by the idea that ambition and opportunity ought to meet, and that the gap between them is an engineering problem, not a fact of life. He leads strategy and growth at Investate, connecting students and early-career professionals with the community, tools, and pathways that turn potential into outcomes. By day he is a data analyst at a global hedge fund; he builds systems that scale access without diluting quality so talent is recognised fairly and outcomes compound for members.
Co-Founder & COO
Passionate about democratising access to elite careers for underrepresented talent. Nana leads Investate's operations, partnerships, and community programmes so members gain real value from insight days, mentorship, and career resources. She opens high-quality professional development and peer connections to those often overlooked, turning strategy into clear pathways, practical support, and measurable progress over time.
"We believe that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. Our mission is to change that, one ambitious professional at a time."
Lenon Muma
Co-Founder & CEO
ADVISORY BOARD
Multi Award Winning, Proposition Delivery Manager
Barclays
Youth Development Advocate, EdTech Entrepreneur
VestorGrow
DELEGATE PROGRAMME
Delegates are the engine of Investate. Ambitious volunteers who find opportunities for members, promote events, create content, and help shape the community from the inside.
Build your corporate portfolio
Real, documented work experience you can put on your CV and LinkedIn from day one.
Exclusive networking
Direct access to industry leaders, insight days, and the Investate inner circle.
Shape the community
Play a key role in how Investate grows: events, content, research, outreach.
Career development
References, skill-building, and a track record that opens doors.
Delegate teams
Spaces are limited. Successful applicants are contacted by email with next steps.
