Main Conference Day One
Main Conference Day One
This breakfast is open only to 30 pre-registered GPs. To register, please contact Munazzah Alloo at munazzah.alloo@informa.com
Hosted by AfricaGrow
This masterclass will discuss:
- Fundraising in a difficult environment
- Climate aligned investment strategies and how important they are for fundraising going forward
- Should there be incentive kickers for climate alignment e.g. hurdle rates?
- Simone Baur - Director, Impact Investments, Allianz Global Investors
- Martin Ewald - Lead Portfolio Manager, Impact Investments, Allianz Global Investors
- Peter Ellersiek - Portfolio Manager, Impact Investments, Allianz Global Investors
- Kevin Nolan - Partner, DLA Piper
- How are geopolitical dynamics and global trends driving risks and opportunities in Africa?
- What are the key differences in the US and China´s global strategies – how do these impact Africa differently?
- How may the US presidential election in 2024 impact US-Africa relations?
- How may potential outcomes of the war in Ukraine influence Africa´s geopolitical dynamics?
- What are some observations and insights after conducting overland fact-finding expeditions by public bus across 30 countries in western, southern, and eastern Africa?
- Arne Elias Corneliussen - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian Risk Consulting International (NRCI)
Are we seeing the repricing of assets in this high interest rate environment? What complex challenges and creative opportunities have different nations seen this past year? Which asset classes, sectors and geos are the leaders in the industry leaning towards today and why? Sustainability and scalability: how can businesses ensure they stay on top of their risk mitigation, impact and growth plans in order to survive a brutal market? What changes are on the horizon for Africa’s private capital world in 2024?
- George Odo - Senior Partner & Managing Director of East and Southern Africa, AfricInvest
- Vuyo Ntoi - Co-Managing Director, African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
- Simone Baur - Director, Impact Investments, Allianz Global Investors
- Dr. Yemi Osindero - Managing Partner, Uhuru Investment Partners
Is a hands-on portfolio company management approach always the best way to create and enhance value? How to support businesses that were at the forefront of success and now unable to meet those standards. How can managers balance dedicated in-house expertise with trusted external resources to boost value at the fund and portfolio level? What happens when different limited partners value different priorities?
- Luc Rigouzzo - Managing Partner, Amethis
- Chumani Kula - Co-Head, Old Mutual Private Equity
- Albert Alsina - Founder & CEO, Mediterrania Capital Partners
- Jamie Hollins - Principal, Helios Investment Partners
- Labi Williams - Managing Director & Partner, Kuramo Capital Management
- Faraz Rojid - Director, Economic Development Board Mauritius
Exploring the gateways to accessing international, institutional capital. What can fund managers do to instil a bit more confidence in investors? Does it always boil down to a track record? How do investors weigh up the pros and cons of portfolio diversification in the African context? How can local and international LPs work together to share knowledge and connections to ultimately drive economic expansion and impact on the continent?
- Ann Wyman - Senior Partner, AfricInvest
- Nicholas Vickery - Global Head, Private Equity Funds, IFC
- Shafeeq Abrahams - Chief Executive and Principal Officer, Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF)
- Emre Karabekirogullari - Director of Investments, Sarona Asset Management
Why have more private investors not incorporated blended finance into their business strategies? How can this be brought to their attention? Exploring the impacts of blended finance on risk mitigation and returns.
- Jerry Parkes - CEO, Injaro Investments
- José Luis Bobes - CEO, Verdability
Is there a secondary market in Africa? What is needed to develop it creatively? To what extent is specialisation the key to having an edge?
- Peter Maila - Co-Chief Investment Officer, FMO
- Anders Hauch - Investment Director, Partner & Co-founder, Frontier Energy
- Yemi Keri - CEO at Heckerbella and Co-Founder, Rising Tide Africa
How to manage the ‘too large for VC’ but ‘too small for PE’ dilemma? What role can the infrastructure industry play in strengthening SME reputation and growth? In what ways is investing in SMEs crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and long-term socioeconomic impact? How are SMEs creating new market opportunities on the continent?
- Atsuko Toda - Senior Director, Entrepreneurship Development, Pan-African Programs, Mastercard Foundation
- Brendan J. Mullen - Co-Founder & Managing Director, Secha Capital
- Pauline Koelbl - Founder & Managing Partner, ShEquity
- Tamim El Zein - General Partner, Seedstars Africa Ventures
A select number of GPs will present their fund to a group of LPs, individually, in a closed-door setting. Each GP will have 10 minutes to make their case, including time for audience Q&A.
These exclusive presentations are only open to pre-registered development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, subject to qualification.
For GPs: To apply for pitching, please contact Marcia Brissett at marcia.brissett@informa.com
For LPs: To join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- Alexandre Alfonsi - Founding Partner, Axonia Partners
- Anders Hauch - Investment Director, Partner & Co-founder, Frontier Energy
- Zahid Ahmed Hassen - Managing Director, ARCH Emerging Markets Partners
- Mack Schow - Head of Investor Relations, Adenia Partners
- Kevin Nolan - Partner, DLA Piper
To what extent has Africa’s sports industry created newfound excitement amongst a new investor ecosystem? WHICH African sports startups are the ones to watch and why? What steps can investors take to keep Africa’s most talented athletes on the continent?
Are LPs viewing private credit as the flavour of the day? Credit in a downturn: to invest or not to invest? Resolving nonperforming loans in Africa. What barriers face the asset class and what solutions and structures can be put in place to tackle them?
- Saad Sheikh - Partner, Head of Private Credit, Enko Capital
- Jo Fry - Investment Director & Head of Intermediated Credit, British International Investment (BII)
- Walid Cherif - Founder & Managing Director, BluePeak Private Capital
- Steven Loubser - Managing Director - Emerging Market Alternative Credit, Ninety One
- Ashish Patel - Managing Partner, Credit, Aavishkaar Capital
How to capitalise on this innovative form of financing amidst rising risk perceptions. Is it suitable for everyone? What criteria must investors pay most importance to? How is venture debt drawing founders looking for flexibility and business ownership in Africa?
- Franziska Reh - CEO & Founder, Uncap - Unconventional Capital
- Khumo Mokone - Investment Manager, UCT Research Contracts & Innovation
- Mike Mompi - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Enza Capital
at is holding African nations back in a political context? How to respond to crises associated with currency fluctuations, treasury management and asset confiscation? How have other emerging markets emerged from capital flight challenges? In what ways might opportunity be disguised as challenge?
- Mikir Shah - Founder & CEO, Africa Specialty Risks
- Hany Assaad - CEO & Managing Director, Avanz Capital Egypt
- Nabil Fawaz - Global Head, Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Services, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
- Jesmane Boggenpoel - Managing Partner, AIH Capital
How to prevent the brain drain amidst increased global workforce mobility. What factors are causing it in the first place? What type of investments and government policies are necessary in harnessing one of the continent’s greatest resources: the youth.
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
Open to all.
For GP or Service Provider registrations please contact Munazzah Alloo at munazzah.alloo@informa.com
For LPs: To join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- Idris Bello - Managing Partner, LoftyInc Capital Management
Web 3, crypto and blockchain: what are Africa’s thoughts? How can AI solve challenges specific to the continent? How to build new systems when everyone wants to stick to the comfortable. Tackling the need for more R&D.
- Devon Smith - Co-Founder/COO,, SourceID
- Ian Lessem - Managing Partner, HAVAÍC
- Barbara Iyayi - CEO & Founding Partner, Unicorn Growth Capital
- Mohammad Rasouli - AI Expert for Investment, Stanford University
How has the latest news on South Africa and Nigeria affected investor sentiment in these regions? Are investors changing due diligence strategies as a result or have they seen it all before? Does the grey list cloud have a silver lining?
LP only networking session run under the Chatham House Rule. For registrations, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- Kevin Nolan - Partner, DLA Piper
Drinks reception hosted by AfricInvest and GP awards ceremony hosted by SuperReturn
Wind down and celebrate success
Venue: Life Grand Café, 2 Pierhead Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 2001, South Africa
[Buses will depart from The Westin to Life Grand Café at 17:05pm and return to The Westin at 19:15pm following the awards ceremony]
Drinks reception: 17:30-18:30
Awards ceremony: 18:30-19:15