Rinse Jacobs

Rinse Jacobs is a Dutch entrepreneur and fintech innovator serving as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zazu Global, a digital financial operating system for African SMEs. With extensive experience in banking-as-a-service and international business development, Rinse previously held senior leadership roles at Solaris SE, where he drove global sales, partnerships, and commercial analytics. Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, he co-founded Zazu to deliver modern banking tools that simplify finance and accelerate growth for small businesses. Rinse’s leadership combines strategic vision with operational excellence, positioning Zazu as a trusted partner in Africa’s evolving digital economy and SME empowerment landscape.