Main Conference Day Two
Main Conference Day Two
By invitation only. Informative and invaluable networking for LPs.
Open to pre-registered development financial institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension funds, single family offices and sovereign wealth funds, subject to qualification.
One out of four people globally will be African by 2050. What are the investment strategies that will capture this growth and create opportunities for the emerging African consumer? How can the investment industry contribute towards the restoration of indigenous self-determination on the continent to ensure sustainability? What can LPs and GPs do to boost entrepreneurship on the continent? What are the implications of external ESG and impact initiatives on Africa’s development and independence in the long run? |
- Hany Assaad - CEO & Managing Director, Avanz Capital Egypt
- Ijeoma Agboti - Managing Director & CEO, FBNQuest Funds
- Hamdiya Ismaila - Founder & CEO, Savannah Impact Advisory
- Joanne Yoo - Partner, Development Partners International (DPI)
Private credit as an asset class is perhaps the most successful of the private capital asset classes on the continent. What does “maturity” look like for private credit as an asset class, and has private credit in Africa reached maturity? Is there space for a diversification of types of mandates and specialist GPs? What are the lessons that the private credit community can learn from the private equity community from the last 10 years?
New themes in private credit in Africa
Private credit as an asset class is perhaps the most successful of the private capital asset classes on the continent. What does “maturity” look like for private credit as an asset class, and has private credit in Africa reached maturity? Is there space for a diversification of types of mandates and specialist GPs? What are the lessons that the private credit community can learn from the private equity community from the last 10 years? Mark Tindall, CEO and Investment Committee Member, Tana Africa
- Edmund Higenbottam - Managing Director, Verdant Capital
- Johnny Jones - Partner, Vantage Capital
- Mark Tindall - Chief Executive Officer and Member of Investment Committee, Tana Africa
What does the investment climate look like across West African nations? Exploring the implications of Tinubu’s win in Nigeria on FDI and the private markets. What challenges to stability and security is West Africa facing and what do they mean for its economic positioning in the global context? What vibrant tech trends are reshaping the future of business and growth in the region?
- Sebigilwe Ooke - Associate Principal, South Suez Capital
- Amaka Okechukwu Opara - Founding Partner, WEAV Capital
- Folabi Esan - Partner, Adlevo Capital
- Dipo Okuribido - General Counsel, Commercial, Verod Capital Management
How are investors navigating currency devaluations and regulatory deficiencies in the region? Middle East and Africa corridor: in what ways is North Africa strengthening economic relations with the Gulf states to mark a new era in trade and private capital investment? What economic and political reforms are coming up to incentivise foreign investors? Evaluating the role of fintech in opening new doors in the North.
- Oumnia Benaddi - MENA Equity Lead, Financial Institutions, EBRD
- Monica Brand Engel - Partner & CoFounder, Quona Capital
How is fintech optimising food security in Africa? How can investors overcome the regulatory roadblocks in the African agricultural sector? What’s hot on the African agritech scene? To what extent are Africa’s forests the golden keys to unlocking sustainability?
- Wanjohi Ndagu - Managing Partner, Pearl Capital Partners
- Christian Winkler - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, asc impact
- Euler Bropleh - Founder & Managing Director, VestedWorld
- Bakang Moetse - Impact Manager and Africa Lead, Innovest Advisory
Three founders get the opportunity to pitch their businesses and new ideas to a small group of GPs.
5 mins presentations each followed by 10 mins Q&A
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 Alloo at munazzah.alloo@informa.com
- Kyle Schutter - Partner, Grant & Co
- Louis Dorval - Co-Founder & COO, Viamo
- Tim Burkly - Co-Founder & CEO, Interclear
- Thandwefika Radebe - Co-Founder, Qwili
- Archit Bagaria - Head of Investments, OmniRetail
- Antonio Dixon - Advisor, MIT and CEO, SolarFi
- Kevin Simmons - Angel Investor, Afropreneur Angel Group
- Mariama Boumanjal - Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Manager – Europe and Africa, Google
Kenya case study: analysing the challenges and opportunities for private capital investment in East Africa’s largest economy. What growth trneds is the telecoms sector bringing for Ethiopia? How can East African nations overcome infrastructure constraints to unlock their true potential, and what progress has been made so far?
- Berhane Demissie - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Cepheus Growth Capital Partners
- David Owino - Founder & Managing Partner, Ascent
- Muthoni Wachira - General Partner &Investment Director, Katapult Africa Food and Climate Fund, Katapult Africa
What makes the region attractive for investment? What governance strategies are key in drawing more interest from private investors? Why don’t we see much renewable energy in South Africa and how can national policies be adapted accordingly to address loadshedding, energy price volatility and inequality across the country?
- Dr Anthony Costa - Investment Lead in the Private Office of the President, Republic of South Africa
- Zuko Kubukeli - CEO & Principal, PAPEfunds
- Darshan Daya - Co-Founder & Partner, Capitalworks
Spaces are limited and only open to those who have pre-registered – to enquire please email Munazzah Alloo at munazzah.alloo@informa.com
How can PE and VC capitalise on music as an asset class in Africa? Which African music artists are backing music companies? Which exciting startups are music to artist and investor ears right now? How can industry players work together to grow young musical talent on the continent?
- Martin M. Nielsen - CEO, Mdundo.com A/S
- Derrick N.Ashong (DNA) - CEO & Founder, Take Back the Mic (TBTM)
- Niall Naidoo - New Venture Support Manager, UCT Research Contracts & Innovation
Two Francophone and two Anglophone representatives will argue the case for their respective regions? Who has the upper hand when it comes to investment potential? Discussing culture, regulation, politics and FDI appeal.
- Christian Winkler - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, asc impact
- Samuel Touboul - Partner, Saviu Ventures
- Tamim El Zein - General Partner, Seedstars Africa Ventures
- Oluwatosin Ojo - Principal, Sahel Capital
- Aliya Shariff - Senior Advisor, The Rohatyn Group (TRG)
Why is the United States seeking to increase private capital investment in Africa? What collaboration and investment benefits lie in the infrastructure and climate space? Addressing the two elephants in the room: Russia and China.
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
- Vernon Lee - General Partner, Lightship Anchor Fund
What unique challenges face those investing in Frontier markets? How to identify countries on the verge of economic growth. Look at the long term: in what ways could investing in unknown and overlooked territory bear sweeter fruit for the future of the African people?
- Johannes Gunnell - Chief Financial Officer, Maris
- Barthout van Slingelandt - Managing Partner, XSML Capital
- Olu Oyinsan - Managing Partner, Oui Capital
Gather around the table with your peers to discuss exactly what’s on your mind. What worries you? What excites you? What is the greatest lesson you can share?
LP only networking session run under the Chatham House Rule. For registrations, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com