Main Conference Day 2
- Eghosa Omoigui - Founder & Managing General Partner, EchoVC Partners
What top 3 factors are exciting private capital investors in Africa? How are economic reforms in North Africa impacting investor confidence and capital flow? What’s attracting businesses to the East Africa scene when it comes to tech and innovation? Unpacking the implications of South Africa’s election results. How is West Africa leveraging its power? Highlighting the uniqueness of Central Africa.
- Samuel Akyianu - Managing Director, Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)
- Selma Ribica - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, First Circle Capital
- Folabi Esan - Partner, Adlevo Capital
- David Owino - Founder & Managing Partner, Ascent
- Hlumelo Biko - Vice President, Strategic Investment, SAFRIK
Explore the factors driving US pension funds and institutional investors to consider African markets. Case studies and experiences from the US: how are they successfully allocating to Africa? What are the key learnings and actionable insights for others considering similar investments but still reluctant? Discussing the role and benefits of organisations mobilising US capital for African investments?
- Eric Osiakwan - Managing Partner, Chanzo Capital
- Vernon Lee Jr - Managing Partner, Lightship Anchor Fund, Lightship Capital
- Miguel Thames - President & CEO, National Association Of Securities Professionals (NASP)
- Jolly Mokorosi - Deputy Chairperson, Asset Owners Forum of South Africa / Batseta
- Mantuka Maisela - Chairman, Motor Industry Retirement Funds
What key factors have contributed to Tanzania’s recent economic improvements and investment success? How has the DP World deal impacted Tanzania’s infrastructure and economic prospects? What role has international collaboration played in the country’s development?
This closed door session will provide LPs with actionable insights on how to manage the rise of zombie funds. Why do funds become ‘zombies’? How to identify the early warning signs. What strategies can LPs adopt to engage with GPs for better outcomes? Exploring interesting options for exiting or restructuring investments in zombie funds as well as the legal and financial considerations when dealing with them.
LP only networking session run under the Chatham House Rule.
For registrations, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
Why are Japanese investors increasingly interested in opportunity in Africa? How are notable Japanese investments in African entities and funds influencing the continent’s investment landscape? How can Japan’s innovation and insight catalyse Africa’s economic advancement in areas like robotics and mobility?
- Monica Brand Engel - Co-founder and Managing Partner, Quona Capital
- Susumu Tsubaki - Founder & CEO, AAIC Holdings
How are firms mitigating political risks and fostering investor confidence in Francophone markets? What are the benefits that lie in Ivory Coast and Senegal? What do the LPs see in French speaking Africa? To what extent is currency stability motivating investor interest?
- Lise Birikundavyi - Managing Partner, BKR Capital
- Kola Aina - General Partner, Ventures Platform
- Belvas Otieno - Senior Investment Officer, IFC
- Sidi Mohammed Zakraoui - Partner, EmergingTech Ventures
Four Africa focused founders pitch their businesses and fresh ideas to a small group of GPs – ‘Shark Tank/Dragons’ Den’ style!
Pitches are 3 mins each followed by 10 mins Q&A from the judges after pitches have all concluded and judges have discussed.
Judges will deliberate, share their final thoughts at the end and choose their individual winners. Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
Open to GPs and founders only.
For founders: to pitch, and for GPs: to register, please contact Munazzah Siddique at munazzah.siddique@informa.com
- Jonathan Wilson - Managing Partner, ThirdWay Capital
- Leroy T. Nyangani - Co-Founder and CEO, NeedEnergy
- Sylvia Brune - CEO, DigMo
- Isidore Kpotufe - Founder, RiviaCo
- Brett Thompson - Co-Founder & CEO, Newform Foods
- Ian Lessem - Managing Partner, HAVAÍC
- Kevin Simmons - General Partner, LoftyInc Capital
- Anthony William Catt - Founder & Director, Ventures 54
How is blended finance addressing the challenges faced by traditional financing models in supporting development projects in Africa? Discussing real life examples of blended finance utilisation in sectors including infrastructure and climate. What are the main complexities associated with implementing these structures in Africa and how can these be streamlined? Is the notion of first-loss helping or hurting?
- Shrivar Mohan - Chief Investment Officer, Edge Growth
- Clarisa De Franco - Senior Advisor, Allied Climate Partners
- Eva Abel - Partner, Head of Investments, Oryx Impact
This workshop will provide participants with a better understanding of venture debt, its importance and its application within the African context. How does it compare to equity? Why is it underutilised? How are key players excelling in this space? Take part in brainstorming and interactive activities to learn more about this alternative financing solution.
- Christophe de Montille - Principal, Beyond Capital Ventures