GMGulnara Machingura
@gulnaramachingura
Experienced grant writer and investment advisor driving funding and growth for innovative ventures.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced grant writer, consultant, and investment advisor with a proven track record securing multi-million euro funding for clients, and founding a grant writing and consultancy firm to deliver tailored funding solutions.
As CEO and Co‑Founder of Red Whales Grants and Consultancy, I lead a dedicated team offering research, grant writing, and transformative consulting services across Zimbabwe and Africa. I also serve as a top-rated Upwork grant writer, developing projects and business plans for sustainable business futures.
My work with multiple consultancies and clients has involved submitting 30+ EIC Accelerator applications and securing over €16M, performing technical and business feasibility assessments, planning product development roadmaps, and preparing budgets, GANTT charts, and risk analyses.
I combine strong client and stakeholder relationship management with technical proposal writing and investment advising, aligning technological development with business and marketing strategies to identify and support expansion opportunities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Investment Advisor
GlobHeat LLC
Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Manage investor communications, oversee technology development alignment with business and marketing, and identify company expansion opportunities to support growth.
CEO and Co-Founder
Red Whales Grants and Consultancy
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years)
Founded and lead a grant-writing and consultancy firm delivering tailored research, proposal development, and strategic consulting to secure funding across local and regional projects.
Grant Writer
Multiple Consultancies
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Prepared and submitted 30+ EIC Accelerator proposals, securing over €16M for clients by delivering technical and business feasibility, roadmaps, work plans, risk analyses, and budgets.
UPDevelop grant proposals, project plans, and business plans for private and nonprofit clients, advising on funding opportunities and producing original research and content.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
USUniversity of the West of Scotland
Master of Science, Policy Analysis and Global Governance
2016 - 2018
Completed an MSc in Policy Analysis and Global Governance, focusing on policy evaluation and international governance frameworks.
Cyprus International University
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2012 - 2016
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with studies in diplomacy, international politics, and global affairs.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
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