Àrgentil Capital Management Limited (ACML)

🌍 Throwback to AFSIC 2024 Annual Conference Àrgentil Capital Management Limited (ACML) was well represented at this year’s AFSIC conference by our Managing Partner, Gbenga Hassan and Investment Principal, Sylvester Kwabena Ayisi, CFA. Gbenga Hassan took part in two significant panels. On Panel 1, “Private Equity in Africa: Powering Economic Recovery,” he shared insights alongside Mara Ángeles León (Cobas Asset Management), Emad Naseraldin (EBRD), and Glenn Henning (Numeral XII), discussing the critical role of private equity in supporting SMEs and economic recovery across West Africa. On Panel 2, the discussion centered on “Nigeria Investment Summit,” Gbenga spoke alongside Olufunmi Adepoju, CFA, FRM, FCA (PearlBridge Capital Managers), Damilola Aloba, MBA, FCA (EY), Chuma A. (Access Bank), and @Chuckwerika Achum (Falcon Aerospace Limited). Emphasizing Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms. He highlighted the investment potential given the currently undervalued naira and stressed the importance of the private sector in driving economic growth. It was truly exciting to connect with industry leaders, exchange valuable insights, and share our collective knowledge of the industry and key market opportunities.   #AFSIC2024 #PrivateEquity #AfricaInvestment #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting #ACML

Àrgentil Capital Management Limited (ACML) was on the ground as Sygen Pharmaceuticals Ltd; one of our portfolio companies and a key player in the Healthcare industry, joined forces with ORx Pharmaceuticals (Canada) to launch a drug discovery and joint venture Sygen-ORx Biosciences. This groundbreaking joint venture is set to revolutionize the healthcare landscape in Nigeria and West Africa by producing high-quality, tailored medications that better serve our communities.   This collaboration is more than just a business partnership it’s a step toward ensuring that essential medicines are accessible and affordable for all Nigerians. We’re excited about the impact this will have on the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria and beyond.🚀   #HealthcareInnovation #Pharmaceuticals #Nigeria #SygenORx #ÀrgentilCapitalManagementLimited #ImpactInvesting #drugdiscovery #drugefficacy

Blessing Adukwu of Argentil Capital Management Limited  has been featured as the author of the article titled: “Sectoral updates: Insight into key sectors such as #technology, #healthcare, #energy, and #agriculture and their attractiveness for investment” in the recently published PEVCA Nigeria 2024 Mid-Year Review and Strategic Outlook. The piece explores #Nigeria's vibrant investment landscape, delving into the #technology, #healthcare, #energy, and #agriculture sectors.   Key highlights include the latest regulatory developments and policies supporting #renewable energy and #agricultural innovation. These insights are crucial for investors aiming to navigate Nigeria’s unique opportunities and challenges.

📰We are delighted to introduce Gbenga Hassan, Managing Partner at Àrgentil Capital Management Limited (ACML), as part of our #BlackLeadersAwarenessDay campaign. Gbenga shares his dynamic career path, from his early passion for finance to the founding of Àrgentil Capital. Explore our series highlighting #InfluentialLeaders in the African #PrivateCapital environment. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e2aSZxr2 #Leadership #Finance #PrivateEquity #BlackLeadersAwarenessDay

Some Highlights from Argentil Group Ongoing Engagement in the Healthcare Space Over the past week Àrgentil Capital Management Limited (ACML) team engaged in key activities to support our on-going investments in the healthcare sector. The healthcare sector is a key focus sector at Àrgentil as we seek to ensure many #nigerians and #africans can have access to affordable medication.   At the #AVCA2024 conference in #Joburg our Managing Partner Gbenga Hassan participated along with other industry experts including Romen Mathieu Managing Partner of The EuroMena Funds, Sandrine Henton Director of EG Capital and Koome Imathiu of ASCENT SECURITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED and Skander Oueslati AfricInvest Group on a panel discussion to share their insights on the theme: "When Health is Wealth: Unlocking Opportunities for Health Financing in Africa”.   The conversations noted there are strong opportunities for the private sector to support investments in the sector in Africa utilising different investment instruments including #debt, #mezzanine and #equity. It was also noted there are regulatory hurdles which make it challenging for private market investors and how important it is to continue to engage all stakeholders, so our market receives the required funding to support the delivery of affordable healthcare and medicines.   While in Lagos our portfolio company Sygen Pharmaceuticals Ltd led by its CEO & Charles Ogunwuyi hosted the team from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office(FCDO) Development Director, Cynthia Rowe of Economic Development Sally Woolhouse Manufacturing Africa Advisor for Nigeria Beth Davies-Kumadiro, Yasmin Kamara-Osaghae the Nigeria Country Manager. The meeting was a great opportunity to engage with the FCDO and Manufacturing Africa teams on the support being provided to Sygen via Manufacturing Africa, and how to support the development of a sustainable local pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria.   Àrgentil was represented in person by VIVIAN CHIKEKA-UNUBUN, ACCA and Laolu Adekoya, ACCA while Gbenga Hassan and Sylvester Kwabena Ayisi, CFA dialled into the meeting from Joburg and #Mckinsey was represented by Carolyn Baumgartner. Àrgentil team continues to adopt a hands-on approach in supporting our portfolio companies to scale while also achieving its impact objectives.   #ArgentilGroup #Healthcare #ImpactInvesting #PrivateEquity

Throwback to the 2nd Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Nigeria conference where Gbenga Hassan, Managing Partner of Àrgentil Capital Management Limited (ACML) was one of the Keynote speakers in the third-panel session discussing “Infrastructure and the Transition to a Green Economy”. Gbenga Hassan alongside other distinguished speakers including Olaedo Osoka Chief Executive Officer of Daystar Power Group, Temilade Denton, Social Impact and ESG Manager, Alitheia Capital provided valuable insights on the importance of green financing in Africa. They emphasized the importance of adequate sustainable infrastructure in simplifying the transition to a green economy in Africa. Gbenga Hassan specifically spoke on the unique challenges and opportunities that Nigeria faces in implementing sustainable infrastructure projects and embracing green technologies. He also shared his thoughts on the most exciting infrastructure and climate-related portfolio companies that exist today in Nigeria. Speaking on these he emphasised the massive opportunity available in the renewable energy sector, and how most Nigerians ( over 80%) own and use generators to meet their electricity requirements. This in and of itself presents an opportunity for cleaner and more sustainable energy projects in Nigeria. It was an exciting time connecting with industry leaders as we exchanged valuable insights 💡 and shared our collective knowledge of the industry and key opportunities in the market.  #PEVCA2024 #2ndPEVCA2024 #PrivateCapital #GreenEconomy #RenewableEnergy #InfrastructureDevelopment #IndustryLeadership #KnowledgeExchange #ÀrgentilGroup #ÀrgentilCM