Summit Day
In a world marked by shifting geopolitics and tightening global capital flows, how are Africa focused fund managers adapting their fundraising strategies to stay ahead? Working with HNWIs: what innovative approaches can unlock new pools of capital? Which regions are standing out for private capital business? Discussing the trends, approaches, benefits and challenges related to generalist vs. sector specific investments.
What regulatory, educational and structured changes are needed to mobilise Africa’s own institutional capital into private markets? Can fund of funds be the bridge between caution and connection? Is this the time for the continent to get involved in global manufacturing supply chains? Who will light the fire and who will keep it burning?
What are the key drivers to turning LP optimism into real capital deployment on the continent? New money, new rules: how are Middle Eastern and Asian institutional LPs reshaping fundraising dynamics and demands? Are GPs ready for the microscope? How are fund managers strengthening governance, transparency and risk controls to meet global standards and build long-term LP trust? DPI vs. IRR: which is more important?
How can fund managers pool platforms, strategies and capital to accelerate fundraising timelines and create investable, scalable opportunities? How can GPs overcome the barriers to collaboration? How do LPs view GP consolidation?
Explore the evolving landscape of private capital fund structures in Africa, where traditional models often clash with the continent’s longer growth horizons.
This workshop dives deep into practical solutions and adaptable structures that better align with African timelines and investor expectations.
Through interactive discussion and real-world examples, participants will:
- Break down the limitations of the 10+2 fund lifespan model
- Explore how open-ended, evergreen or hybrid models are being successfully deployed
- Learn how to navigate regulatory considerations, investor readiness and liquidity planning
- Exchange insights with peers on structuring for resilience, flexibility and long-term performance
What makes family offices tick and how can GPs tailor their approach to attract this growing source of flexible, patient capital? How is the due diligence process and timeline different when dealing with family offices compared to DFIs or institutional LPs? Why is local family office participation still limited in African private capital and what would it take to unlock more homegrown catalytic funding?
How are African pension funds shifting their strategies to allocate more capital regionally, and what are the new opportunities for PE and VC funds across the continent? How is the shift to defined contribution plans affecting demand for PE? What lessons can be drawn from global pension reforms such as U.S. moves to open 401(k)s to private equity, and how could this benefit Africa? With frontier market pension funds entering the fray, how can fund managers build trust, meet regulatory expectations and adapt structures to suit them?
Delve into the evolving landscape of secondaries and co-investments in African private capital through compelling case studies that highlight practical strategies, emerging trends and industry impacts.
Create liquidity, support growth and foster greater LP/GP collaboration.
Case studies highlights:
- How are secondaries being utilised to exit legacy investments, inject growth capital and create continuation vehicles?
- Pricing dynamics, discounts and structuring approaches
- Why LPs increasingly favour co-investments
- How are GPs successfully structuring deals that align interests and deliver scale?
10 mins presentations followed by 5 mins Q&A
With dwindling donor support and delayed deployment, how can DFIs adapt their catalytic role to truly mobilise private capital into Africa? What would it take to build sustainable ecosystems that aren’t tethered to DFI mandates? How can alignment be achieved between DFI expectations and private sector imperatives? Which models and players are proving successful in catalysing commercial LPs and how can that success be scaled? With high pressure to show commercial returns and trends towards direct investment, what are the implications and alternatives for new and existing funds?
How can GPs shift from support mode to sell mode, delivering DPI, not just developmental narratives? Trade sales and strategic partnerships: what creative exit structures are succeeding and how are GPs preparing from day one? Could pooled listings be the key to unlocking liquidity?