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PE Talks Africa

PE Talks Africa

By AVCA Africa

A podcast by AVCA – The African Private Capital Association; the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private capital investment in Africa.

As the pan-African industry body, AVCA plays a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry and acts as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact of private capital in Africa.

AVCA represents a community of capital allocators, investors, fund managers, advisors, entrepreneurs and professional ser
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Private Credit – An Alternative Financing Solution?

PE Talks AfricaJul 16, 2019

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'Impact Series' Safeguarding Success: Effective Ways to Support LPs and GPs Focused on Private Capital in Africa

'Impact Series' Safeguarding Success: Effective Ways to Support LPs and GPs Focused on Private Capital in Africa

Join us as Angela Mwenda, Associate Director, IBIS, uncovers the crucial role ESG plays in supporting LPs and GPs, providing a comprehensive guide to harnessing opportunities while ensuring sustainable and responsible investment practices in the diverse and evolving African landscape.  

Mar 27, 202410:05
'Current Affairs' Family Fortunes: The 3S Approach to Scaling Family-Owned Businesses in Africa

'Current Affairs' Family Fortunes: The 3S Approach to Scaling Family-Owned Businesses in Africa

In this episode we are joined by Samantha Pokroy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sanari Capital as we delve into the dynamic world of private equity in Africa, focusing on its transformative impact on family-owned businesses across the continent. Join us as we explore Sanari’s unique expertise in strategies for scaling family enterprises, and the pivotal role they play in Africa’s journey to sustainable economic growth.


Sanari Capital: https://www.sanari.co.za/

Mar 25, 202446:29
'Impact Series' Forestry for the Future: Growing a Greener Africa 

'Impact Series' Forestry for the Future: Growing a Greener Africa 

In this discussion we will explore the case for forestry as an asset class, venturing across the African continent to examine its wider impact.

Join us for a crucial conversation about the transformative potential of forestry management across Africa, alongside Charles Groom, Investment Director: Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Forestry, British International Investment, and Paul Ohaga, Director of Investments and Eva Warigia, Associate Director, Investor Relations, New Forests. 

British International Investment: https://www.bii.co.uk/en/

New Forests: https://newforests.com/

Mar 21, 202451:44
'Current Affairs' with KPMG: West Africa Doing The Deal

'Current Affairs' with KPMG: West Africa Doing The Deal

In this podcast, Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo, Partner & Head of Transaction Services at KPMG West Africa sits with Abiola Ojo-Osagie, Senior Partner, AfricInvest, who covers Anglophone West Africa, to discuss behind-the-scene experiences and insights from a recently concluded investment in a neighborhood one-stop fast-growing retail supermarket chain in Nigeria; as part of the KPMG Deal Advisory Podcast Series.

Feb 21, 202415:13
‘Current Affairs’ Transformation Of Technology: Navigating the Global Shift 

‘Current Affairs’ Transformation Of Technology: Navigating the Global Shift 

Following the 500 Global Rise Report, AVCA speaks with Mareme Dieng, Africa Lead, 500 Global, to explore the transformative global technology landscape and ‘Rise Economies’ expected to outperform China and U.S.
Join us to delve into platform shifts, economic positioning, and sectoral advancements.

Jan 19, 202401:09:53
'Impact Series' Underserved Founders: Who, Why & How, and the Cost of Missed Opportunities

'Impact Series' Underserved Founders: Who, Why & How, and the Cost of Missed Opportunities

In this podcast we speak with Darena Ventures to discuss their strategy as an ‘impact-focused’ fund rather than impact fund, and the importance of investing in undeserved founders, including women and entrepreneurs from underserved regions diving into the 'Who?', 'Why?' and 'How?', and the consequences of inaction.

Nov 24, 202318:52
‘Inside The Deal’ Venturing into the Future: Technology, Innovation and A Greener Economy

‘Inside The Deal’ Venturing into the Future: Technology, Innovation and A Greener Economy

In this episode, we speak with Nick Allen, Managing Partner, Savant, a trailblazing venture capital firm, and explore their recent investments in cutting-edge sectors. We'll gain insights into the company's evolution over its impressive 20-year tenure and uncover Savant's Green Economy-Focused Fund, addressing the need for sustainable innovation in today's rapidly changing world. 

Nov 24, 202328:34
'Impact Series' A Balanced Approach: Advancing Gender Equality and Zero Hunger

'Impact Series' A Balanced Approach: Advancing Gender Equality and Zero Hunger

In celebration of World Freedom Day, join AVCA and Aly El Shalakany, Managing Partner, Acasia Ventures as we explore the critical intersection of finance, ethics, and freedom, shedding light on how private investment can address pressing global issues, including poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability, which are all key issues in the today’s climate. We delve into the principles of impact investing, responsible capitalism, and the pursuit of shared prosperity. 

Oct 19, 202324:03
'Impact Series' Seeding Success: Bridging the Agricultural Funding Gap in Africa with Pearl Capital

'Impact Series' Seeding Success: Bridging the Agricultural Funding Gap in Africa with Pearl Capital

AVCA speaks with Wanjohi Ndagu, Pearl Capital Partners, about the challenges, strategies, and transformative potential of narrowing the funding gap in agriculture sector in Africa. This episode promises to provide valuable insights into crucial issues into the economic and social impact of private investment in African agriculture. 

Sep 14, 202335:01
The Power Of Partnership In Reaching First Close

The Power Of Partnership In Reaching First Close

We are here With ‘Tokunboh Ishmael Managing Director Alitheia Capital and Els Boerhof, Managing Partner of Goodwell Investments, to talk about The Power Of Partnership In Reaching First Close, after joint fund UMUNTHU II announced first close with EUR 57 million for inclusive businesses in Africa. 


Aug 25, 202328:16
Unlocking Opportunities for Private Capital in Africa: Navigating Global Uncertainty

Unlocking Opportunities for Private Capital in Africa: Navigating Global Uncertainty

This discussion explores how private capital investors in Africa are navigating this storm to unlock opportunities on the continent and maintain a competitive portfolio amidst a threatening global recession
Speakers:
Runa Alam, Co-Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, Development Partners International
Clarisa De Franco
Okey Enelamah, Chairman & Co-Founder, African Capital Alliance (ACA)
Peter Maila, Co-Chief Investment Officer, FMO
Skander Oueslati, Deputy MD and Partner & Chief Investment Officer, AfricInvest

May 25, 202346:34
'Impact Series' Breaking Barriers: Women Shaping the Future of Private Capital in Africa...and their one piece of advice to female fund managers

'Impact Series' Breaking Barriers: Women Shaping the Future of Private Capital in Africa...and their one piece of advice to female fund managers

“we're proud to say we are investing in companies that are providing essential goods and services to more than 900 million people in Africa.”

Read the full article: https://medium.com/@avca-africa/breaking-barriers-women-shaping-the-future-of-private-capital-in-africa-bc7f72fd3a44

Leveling the playing field

Private Capital investment is on the rise in Africa, with investors from around the world recognising the continent’s potential for growth and development. However, despite the many opportunities for investment, there remains a significant underrepresentation of women in the industry, with just a handful of female investors and executives at the top of the pyramid.

For International Women's Day 2023, we speak with an industry professional reshaping the future of private capital in Africa, breaking barriers, challenging the status quo, and paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse industry.

Meet Ann Wyman, Senior Partner, AfricInvest

  • Ann is an internationally recognized economic and geopolitical researcher and manager with two decades of experience in financial services and consulting
  • Ann has worked as an economist and head of Emerging Markets Research at both Citi and Nomura and contributes analysis to Oxford Analytica.
  • AfricInvest raised US$2bn across 21 funds and benefits from strong, long-term support from both local and international investors, including leading DFIs in the US and Europe.



Mar 07, 202314:33
‘Exiting Africa’: How to execute 7 exits in 12 months with Mediterrania Capital Partners

‘Exiting Africa’: How to execute 7 exits in 12 months with Mediterrania Capital Partners

AVCA meets with Albert Alsina, Mediterrania Capital Partners to challenge the myth of Africa as a weak exit environment, discuss exit strategy in Africa and to deep dive on achieving their exit accomplishments.

Learn more about Mediterrania Capital Partners:  https://www.mcapitalp.com/

Dec 22, 202237:16
'Food for Thought’ Series: Combatting the Effects of Climate Change with IFC

'Food for Thought’ Series: Combatting the Effects of Climate Change with IFC

What will climate change mean for agriculture in Africa? In this podcast with Yosuke Kotsuji, Acting Head of Africa Agribusiness at IFC, we will discuss IFC’s investment in Nigeria’s Jubaili Agrotec for food security, and the use of innovation to combat climate change.

Oct 21, 202224:54
#SDG Series: SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (in collaboration with AG International)

#SDG Series: SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (in collaboration with AG International)

In this episode, we speak with Alexander Tounkara, Founder & Managing Partner at AGI, for our inaugural Achieving SDGs Through African Private Capital Series, which will focus on SDG 7 and ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

AGI is an impact fund manager and advisory firm dedicated to West African economic development, with a team with international, sectoral and local expertise, networks and a proven track record of successful investing with a strong risk mitigation discipline.

Sep 29, 202207:40
Then and Now: Reflections on Private Capital in Africa

Then and Now: Reflections on Private Capital in Africa

While the industry has witnessed significant success stories across fundraising and deal-making, challenges such as foreign exchange volatility, complex regulatory environments, limited exit options, and the increasing trend of consolidation continue to prevent the continent’s investment potential from being realised fully. This panel chronicles some of the recent changes the industry has encountered and overcome, as well as fund manager strategies to maintain investor interest, mobilise resources, and create value in their investment portfolio. 


Speakers:

Clarisa De Franco, Managing Director and Head of Private Equity Funds • British International Investment

'Tokunboh Ishmael, Co-Founder and Managing Director • Alitheia Capital

Ziad Oueslati,  Co-Founding Partner and Managing Director • AfricInvest

Luc Rigouzzo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner • Amethis

Nicholas Vickery, Global Head Private Equity Funds • IFC

Christopher Baird, Partner • DLA Piper

Aug 18, 202253:08
'Food for Thought' Series: Unpacking The Future of Food and Agriculture in Africa

'Food for Thought' Series: Unpacking The Future of Food and Agriculture in Africa

Published 28 July 2022

The nature of African farming and food production has witnessed seismic shifts in the last several years. This panel unpacks the growth drivers of the industry’s maturation, zooming in on the enormous commercial opportunities Agribusiness has to offer private investors in Africa, which is home to 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land. This podcast discussion also adopts a granular view of the challenges associated with establishing an effective and efficient food production industry on the continent, including the changing demography of African farmers, weak supply chains, and climate change.

Speakers:

Nadia Coulibaly Kouassi, Head of Research • AVCA

Vanessa Adams, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Chief of Party • AGRA

Stuart Bradley, Managing Partner • Phatisa

Euler Bropleh, Founder and Managing Director • VestedWorld








Jul 25, 202240:57
In conversation with Ham Serunjogi: Becoming an African Unicorn

In conversation with Ham Serunjogi: Becoming an African Unicorn

Fireside Chat: In conversation with Ham Serunjogi
In this podcast we dive into a discussion with Ham Serunjogi, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Chipper Cash, on his entrepreneurial journey to becoming 1 of the 7 unicorns in Africa, raising capital as a startup and fundamentals for growth in Fintech.

Jun 27, 202239:18
Growth and opportunities in Angolan capital markets

Growth and opportunities in Angolan capital markets

In this podcast, we discuss Angolan capital markets with Rui Oliveira, CEO, BFA Asset Management, including the current state of private investment in the country, challenges BFA and the industry have faced, and the tremendous growth of GDP per capita predicted in the next 2 years.

May 26, 202235:13
A majority ownership strategy for value creation in Africa

A majority ownership strategy for value creation in Africa

In this episode of the PE Talks Africa podcast, we catch up with Alexis Caude, Managing Partner at Adenia Partners, to discuss the exits landscape in African private equity.

From the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on exiting investments and limited IPO opportunities in Africa to the sale of Mauvilac, the Mauritian paint company, to AkzoNobel, Alexis Caude talks about Adenia’s majority ownership strategy for investing in Africa, and why a strong management team makes all the difference in a company.

Jan 25, 202234:36
‘Catch Me If You Can’: Exploring the drivers of venture capital in Africa
Dec 16, 202101:06:58
AVCA COP26 Series #2: Funding the energy transition in Nigeria and West Africa

AVCA COP26 Series #2: Funding the energy transition in Nigeria and West Africa

In the run-up to COP26, we discussed Àrgentil’s sustainable and impact investments across clean energy and the broader productive economy via SMEs with Gbenga Hassan, Managing Partner. He also provided insight into Àrgentil’s strategy of investing in early-stage energy opportunities, approach to value creation with its investee companies and contribution to the UN SDGs.

Àrgentil is a member of AVCA and is currently expanding its investment focus via the US$95mn Àrgentil SME Investment Fund (ASIF) to cover key West African countries.

Oct 27, 202152:08
AVCA COP26 Series #1: On digital infrastructure and the energy transition in Africa
Oct 12, 202129:00
Catalysing private sector development to reduce poverty in Africa
Sep 15, 202131:37
Making healthcare affordable and accessible in Africa

Making healthcare affordable and accessible in Africa

LeapFrog Investment's Biju Mohandas explores consolidation in Africa's health ecosystem, universal health coverage, and the global lifestyle shift towards wellness as a significant part of our lives.

Aug 11, 202142:52
Trends and opportunities in Nigeria's dairy industry
Jul 07, 202147:42
Value creation in African private equity

Value creation in African private equity

Albert Alsina is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at Mediterrania Capital Partners. In 2020, Albert published Value Creation in Private Equity, a guide for investors, fund managers and business leaders seeking to create value and improve performance.

In this episode, we talk to Albert about the eight-step model of value creation, how fund managers have supported portfolio companies during the pandemic, and the trends driving investment across Africa, including sustainability.

Albert sits on AVCA's Sustainability Committee and is an Associate Professor at the EADA Business School in Barcelona.

Find out more about AVCA: https://www.avca-africa.org/

Follow AVCA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-venture-capital-association/

May 12, 202136:18
'Exiting Africa': Divesting During an Economic Downturn

'Exiting Africa': Divesting During an Economic Downturn

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Exits: Divesting During an Economic Downturn

Speakers:

- Stephane Bacquaert, Managing Director, Adenia Partners

- Natalie Kolbe, Partner, Private Equity, Actis

- Romain Py, Chief investment officer: Pan-Africa, African Infrastructure Investment Managers

- Nina Triantis, Head of Financial Sponsor Coverage, Standard Bank

Moderator:

- Nicholas Hughes, Partner, Clifford Chance

Feb 10, 202155:44
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Portfolio Management: Value Creation During Uncertain Times

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Portfolio Management: Value Creation During Uncertain Times

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Portfolio Management: Value Creation During Uncertain Times

Speakers:

· Arjuna Costa, Managing Partner, Flourish VC

· 'Tokunboh Ishmael, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Alitheia Capital

· Genevieve Sangudi, Strategic Africa Advisor, The Carlyle Group, and Partner, Alterra Capital Partners

· Marc Stoneham, Portfolio Manager, Development Partners International


Moderator:

· Rasheeda Seshie, Partner and Chief People Officer, Africa Foresight Group

Jan 13, 202155:30
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Deal-making: Finding Opportunities Amid An Economic Crisis

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Deal-making: Finding Opportunities Amid An Economic Crisis

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Deal-making: Finding Opportunities Amid An Economic Crisis

Speakers:

  • Paul Boynton, Chief Executive Officer at Old Mutual Alternative Investments;
  • Paul Kokoricha, Partner at African Capital Alliance;
  • Skander Oueslati, Senior Partner, CIO & Co-Head of SSA at AfricInvest,
  • Luc Rigouzzo, Managing Partner at Amethis;

Moderator:

  • Heleen Goussard, Head: Alternative Investment Services at RisCura
Dec 09, 202055:39
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Fundraising: Looking At Alternative Sources Of Capital In Africa's Investment Industry

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Fundraising: Looking At Alternative Sources Of Capital In Africa's Investment Industry

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Fundraising: Looking At Alternative Sources Of Capital In Africa's Investment Industry

Speakers

· Catherine Swanepoel, Chief Investment Officer at South Suez Capital;

· Chuck Burbridge, Executive Director at Chicago Teachers'​ Pension Fund;

· Christian Dunbar, City Treasurer at City of Philadelphia;

· Dabney Tonelli, Partner: Investor Relations at Helios Investment Partners; and

· Herman Marais, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at EXEO Capital

Moderators:

· Alexandre Alfonsi, Partner at Axonia Partners; and

· Marc Lasserre, Managing Partner at S.O Capital Advice

Nov 11, 202055:40
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Venture Capital in Africa: What has Changed with COVID-19

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Venture Capital in Africa: What has Changed with COVID-19

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Venture Capital in Africa: What has Changed with COVID-19

Speakers:

  • Wale Ayeni, Head of Africa Venture Capital Investing at IFC;
  • Khaled Ben Jilani, Senior Partner at AfricInvest;
  • Maurizio Caio, Founder & Managing Partner at TLcom Capital;
  • Nnena Nkongho, Principal at DiGAME;
  • Lisa Thomas, Founder & Managing Director at Samata Capital;

Moderator:

  • Christophe Viarnaud, Chief Executive Officer at AfricArena
Oct 14, 202046:03
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Africa's Private Investment Landscape: Macro & Micro Perspectives

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Africa's Private Investment Landscape: Macro & Micro Perspectives

AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Africa's Private Investment Landscape: Macro & Micro Perspectives

Speakers:

  • Daniel Adeoye, Resource Lead at PEVCA
  • Françoise De Donder, Managing Director at AMIC
  • Esther Ndeti, Executive Director at EAVCA
  • Basel Roshdy, Secretary-General at EPEA
  • Tanya van Lill, Chief Executive Officer at SAVCA

Moderator:

  • Mark Griffiths, Director at Norton Rose Fulbright
Sep 23, 202036:38
Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Fund Manager Perspectives

Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Fund Manager Perspectives

Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Fund Manager Perspectives

Speakers:

  • Albert Alsina, Founder & CEO, Mediterrania Capital Partners
  • Yomi Jemibewon, Managing Partner, CardinalStone Capital Advisors
  • Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Aruwa Capital Management
  • Karima Ola, Partner, LeapFrog Investments
  • John Seymour, Head, Private Equity and Mezzanine Finance, Sanlam Investments

Moderator:

  • Geetha Tharmaratnam, CEO & Founding Partner, Aequalitas Capital Partners
Aug 26, 202057:29
Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Legal Considerations

Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Legal Considerations

Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Legal Considerations

Speakers:

· Geoffrey Burgess, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton;

· Pierre-Yves Denez, Senior Legal Counsel, Bpifrance;

· Folake Elias-Adeowale, Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie;

· Mark Kenderdine-Davies, Chief Legal Officer, CDC Group;

· Roddy McKean, Director, Anjarwalla & Khanna;

· Rafik Mzah, Chief Legal Officer, AfricInvest;

· Folasade Olusanya, Partner & Head, Corporate Commercial, Jackson, Etti and Edu;

· Cindy Valentine, Partner, Simmons & Simmons;

Jul 29, 202001:00:28
Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Investor Perspectives

Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Investor Perspectives

Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Investor Perspectives

Speakers:

· Carola Bose, Director & Head of Africa Funds, Equity & Mezzanine, DEG

· Shruti Chandrasekhar, Head of SME Ventures, IFC

· Papa Demba Diallo, Director-General, FONSIS

· Alison Klein, Manager, Private Equity, FMO

· Paulo Martelli, Director of Investments, FinDev Canada

· Line Picard, Chief Private Equity Officer, AfDB

· Stephen Priestley, Managing Director, Funds & Capital Partnerships, CDC Group


Moderator:

· Enitan Obasanjo-Adeleye, Head of Research and Training, AVCA

Jun 24, 202047:43
Venture Capital: Driving Innovation in Africa

Venture Capital: Driving Innovation in Africa

Venture capitalists seeding tomorrow’s titans

Speakers:

· Grant Brooke, Executive Director, Twiga Foods

· Maurizio Caio, Founder and Managing Partner, TLcom

· Kenfield Griffith, Chief Executive Officer, mSurvey

· Robert Zegers, Chief Investment Officer, African Development Bank


Moderator:

· Baba Alokolaro, Managing Partner, TNP

May 28, 202029:31
Blended Finance in Action

Blended Finance in Action

Examining the role of philanthropy, public and private capital to catalyse greater investment

Speakers:

· Ladé Araba, Managing Director for Africa, Convergence Finance

· Anne-Marie Chidzero, Chief Investment Officer, FSD Africa

· Dan Kranzler, Senior Partner, Capria

Moderator:

· Enitan Obasanjo-Adeleye, Director, Head of Research and Training, AVCA

Apr 29, 202026:29
Going Against the Grain

Going Against the Grain

Going Against the Grain

A conversation with commercial investors committed to Africa’s future

Speakers:

· Todd Micklewaite, Head of Distribution, Alternatives, Sanlam

· David Moore, Head of Alternatives, Alexander Forbes

· Charles Mwebeiha, Managing Director, Sango Capital

· Anthony Hagan, Managing Director, Colonial Consulting


Moderator:

- Alexandre Alfonsi, Founding Partner, Axonia Partners

Mar 25, 202032:51
Mobilising Local Capital

Mobilising Local Capital

Mobilising Local Capital

Addressing the opportunities and challenges for African institutional investors.

Speakers:

· Henry Kyanda, Chief Executive Officer & Trust Secretary, Kenya Power Pension Fund

· Hassane Muhieddine, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Cluster, Axian Group

· Richard Tusabe, Director General, Rwanda Social Security Board

Moderator:

· Hany Assaad, Co-Founder, Chief Portfolio & Risk Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Avanz Capital

Feb 26, 202038:45
Spotlight on Africa’s Pioneer Investors

Spotlight on Africa’s Pioneer Investors

Spotlight on Africa’s Pioneer Investors

Conversations with the trailblazers of the industry on their evolving role.

Speakers:

- Carola Bose, Director & Head of Africa Funds, Equity & Mezzanine Team, DEG/KfW

- Worku Gachou, Managing Director, Africa, Overseas Private Investment Corporation

- Adrian Kamenitzer, Director; Equity, New Products and Special Transactions Department, European Investment Bank

- Carole Maman, Chief Investment Officer, Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries

- Stephen Priestley, Managing Director, Funds and Capital Partnerships, CDC Group

Moderator:

- Genevieve Sangudi, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group

Jan 29, 202046:26
Alpha or Diversification - Either or Both?

Alpha or Diversification - Either or Both?

Investor Spotlight: Alpha or Diversification - Either or Both?


Are African PE managers delivering out performance or offering diversification?


Speakers:

- Charles A. Burbridge, Executive Director, Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund

- David Ourlicht, Commissioner, New York State Insurance Fund and Chair, Investment Committee

Moderator:

- Papa Madiaw Ndiaye, Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner, AFIG Funds

Nov 27, 201927:44
Spotlight on Gender Inclusiveness

Spotlight on Gender Inclusiveness

Spotlight on Gender Inclusiveness: The Diversity Dividend

Mobilising greater gender diversity in African private equity


Introductory remarks by Ameya Upadhyay, Principal, Investments,Flourish Ventures


Rose Goslinga, CEO and Co Founder, PULA

‘Tokunboh Ishmael, Chair, AVCA Board; co-Founder and Managing Director, Alitheia Identity

Oct 31, 201927:20
Why Africa? Why now?

Why Africa? Why now?

Making the case for investing in private equity in Africa despite the perception of risk and uncertainty.

Speakers:

  • Antoine Delaporte, Managing Director at Adenia Partners
  • Laurent Demey, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Amethis
  • Matthew Hunt, Principal at South Suez Capital
  • Eric Idiahi, Co-Founder and Partner at Verod Capital Management
  • Angela Miller-May, Chief Investment Officer at Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund

Moderator:

  • Jennifer Mbaluto, Partner at Clifford Chance
Sep 24, 201931:26
A Good Company Always Attracts a Buyer

A Good Company Always Attracts a Buyer

A Good Company Always Attracts a Buyer

Examining pathways to liquidity via trade sales, secondaries and IPOs.

Speakers:

  • Hurley Doddy, Managing Director, Founding Partners & co-Chief Executive Officer, Emerging Capital Partners
  • Ayisi Makatiani, Chief Executive Officer, Fanisi Capital
  • Karima Ola, Partner, Leapfrog
  • Carlos Reyes, Principal, IFC African, Latin American & Caribbean Fund

Moderator:

  • Geoffrey P. Burgess, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton
Aug 20, 201954:51
Private Credit – An Alternative Financing Solution?

Private Credit – An Alternative Financing Solution?

 Private Credit – An Alternative Financing Solution?

Meeting the unique funding needs through private credit.

Speakers:

- Marvin Kiragu, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Mizizi Capital Partners

- Samia Tnani, Head of Credit Origination, AfricInvest

- Ngalaah Chuphi, Partner, Ethos Private Equity

Moderator:

- William Pearce, Managing Director, Investment Funds, Overseas Private Investment Corporation

 

Jul 16, 201928:05