Luke Mostert
UCLA Alumni | Venture Capital | Education Equity
In a few words
Born and raised in South Africa, I am a venture capitalist at 4Di Capital and an equal education activist. Upon graduating high school, I attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I graduated with a degree in Political Science.
Outside of venture capital, I have a distinct passion for education equity, having founded a non-profit organization: the Litoro Foundation, which provides full scholarships to talented, yet underprivileged young scholars to attend excellent schools.
For fun, I like to do anything outdoors, ranging from hiking to tennis, while I also enjoy a good book – with my favorite topics including philosophy, psychology, startups, and of course education. Moreover, I recently started a blog to chronicle some of my thoughts on such topics.

My Thoughts
Field notes in the realms of education, startups, venture capital, and beyond.
My 4 Startup Trends of 2020
The past year proved to be a transformative one in the world of startups, as founders – both regionally and globally – were forced to focus on solving the myriad of new problems…
read moreThe Growth of EdTech in Africa
The adoption of technology globally has no doubt been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic and its far reaching effects…
read moreEducational Models Around the World
On the surface, educational systems in developed nations appear relatively similar to one another – scholars are taught by…
read moreFires in Informal Settlements – from SOSA to Lumkani
A couple of years ago, during my sophomore year of college, I got my first taste of social entrepreneurship with a startup called…
read moreEducation: Poverty’s Panacea?
During this lockdown period, I have found myself grateful for the additional time I've had to learn and write about my passions. This...
read moreMy Journey
Graduated from UCLA
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Luke Mostert
+27 82 908 0011
lukemostert@g.ucla.edu