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🌍 To celebrate 20 years of the Annual AVCA Conference, #AVCA2024 will play host to a series of Regional Forums representing the African continent. The 2023 African #PrivateCapital Industry Survey by #AVCAResearch showed that 83% of GPs rank #EastAfrica as the most attractive investment destination, with #Kenya and Nigeria being their top choices. In light of these findings, the upcoming PE and VC Summits at the AVCA Annual Conference in 2024 provide an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration and insight in the private equity and venture capital industry. This corporate event brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and investors to discuss and explore the constantly evolving landscape of private markets with precision and foresight. Attendees can expect thought-provoking panels, interactive workshops, and expert insights to help shape the future of investment excellence.
 Learn more about the #privatecapital opportunities East Africa has to offer, as well as the trends and challenges in the region, at the 20th Annual AVCA Conference and VC Summit: https://lnkd.in/e4qCwV4t

🌍 With #AVCA2024 being held in #Johannesburg we are looking forward to hosting a series our Regional Forums for the first time, representing the African continent. Between 2012 to 2023, 840 investments were made in the Southern African region, with a total value of US$10.2bn. AVCA's 2023 African #PrivateCapital Industry Survey showed #SouthernAfrica closely followed West Africa's largest share of total investment volume (29%) in 2023, securing 26% of the total deal volume. Driving investment into #infrastructure will be one of the most significant focus areas to stimulate the region's #economicgrowth; since developing nations that dedicated approximately 30% of their GDP to infrastructure have historically experienced the most rapid economic growth. Continue the conversation: https://lnkd.in/e4qCwV4t

"We have to meet private institutional investors where they are, not where we want them to be." 💡   Interesting statement from Roland Siller, CEO of DEG, that opened his reflections on mobilizing private sector capital at the EDFI Management Company Crossroads Conference in Brussels with partners from the European Union.   What resonated with me the most was his emphasis on two critical solutions:   ✅ Increasing flexibility from the public sector and development finance institutions ✅ Having an appropriate level of control and increasing trust in DFI partners (i.e. asset managers or entrepreneurs) These factors often create significant delays—sometimes years—during the contracting phase between public institutions and the private sector, hindering progress, action and impact !   Thank you, Roland Siller for your wise insights and to Marina Pannekeet Sophie van den Ende Mateo Mohorovic Katrin Lueke Bart Coenegrachts Juliette Billy Saurabh Marda Carsten Jung Marine Berthier-Barthel for the engaging discussions. responsAbility Investments AG #climatefinance #impactinvesting

What's On The #AVCA2024 Regional Forums Agenda? The forums will be four concurrent sessions focusing on East, West, North and Southern Africa and will zoom in on business opportunities, nuances and the investment landscape across the continent. These sessions will convene capital allocators, fund managers, policymakers and portfolio companies for in-depth discussions about each region's distinct challenges and opportunities, fostering a deeper understanding of the continent’s diverse investment landscape. The Agenda: 🌎 Investment Case by Region 🌎 Portfolio Company Spotlight 🌎 Seizing the Investment Opportunities  🌎 Regional Outlook presentation by AVCA View the AVCA 2024 Agenda: https://lnkd.in/e4qCwV4t

🎙 We are looking forward to the #AVCA2024 discussion - Behind the Curtain: Unveiling the #LP Perspective Register today to join the discussion: https://lnkd.in/e5rfXdPG This panel convenes emerging and longstanding limited partners to provide exclusive insight on their views and expectations of private capital in Africa and some of the sustainability challenges of funds on the continent. What is their appetite for and performance of private capital in Africa? How do they evaluate the fund managers in their portfolio? What investment strategies are they placing their bets on? What risk management and operational controls do they look out for in managers? Speakers: Philipp Hein, CFA Head, Private Equity Africa and Global Climate Investments, DEG Mojishola Fashola Managing Director and General Counsel, Kuramo Capital Management Mateo Goldman Acting Vice President, Office of Investment Funds, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Anne Fossemalle Director, Equity Funds, EBRD Andrea Heinzer Founder and Managing Director, Omnia Impact Consultants (moderator)

We are delighted to announce that Fola Pedro, Executive Director ALCB Fund at Cygnum Capital Group, will be speaking at AFSIC - Investing in Africa, 7-9th October 2024. Company Overview: KfW and the German government established the ALCB Fund in 2012 to promote corporate local currency bond markets as a viable source of funding in Africa. The Fund focuses on three core areas of impact: 1. Act as an anchor investor and provides technical assistance to financial service providers. 2. Improve the sustainability and diversity of funding sources for issuers, reducing risks for individual institutions and the financial sector 3. Ensure greater economic opportunity for target beneficiaries, specifically low income households and MSMEs by facilitating sustainable borrowing, long-term investment and financial-sector sustainability. The mission of the ALCB Fund follows the G20 Action Plan to Support the Development of Local Currency Bond Markets (LCBMs), adopted by the Group under the French Presidency in 2011 Register NOW to attend AFSIC – Africa’s Investment Event, 7-9th October 2024. London #afsic #afsic2024 #investinginafrica #africaninvestment #africafinance

We are delighted to announce that Fola Pedro, Executive Director ALCB Fund at Cygnum Capital Group, will be speaking at AFSIC - Investing in Africa, 7-9th October 2024. Company Overview: KfW and the German government established the ALCB Fund in 2012 to promote corporate local currency bond markets as a viable source of funding in Africa. The Fund focuses on three core areas of impact: 1. Act as an anchor investor and provides technical assistance to financial service providers. 2. Improve the sustainability and diversity of funding sources for issuers, reducing risks for individual institutions and the financial sector 3. Ensure greater economic opportunity for target beneficiaries, specifically low income households and MSMEs by facilitating sustainable borrowing, long-term investment and financial-sector sustainability. The mission of the ALCB Fund follows the G20 Action Plan to Support the Development of Local Currency Bond Markets (LCBMs), adopted by the Group under the French Presidency in 2011 Register NOW to attend AFSIC – Africa’s Investment Event, 7-9th October 2024. London #afsic #afsic2024 #investinginafrica #africaninvestment #africafinance

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WELCOME TO THE 2024 AACN ANNUAL INVESTOR CONFERENCE, TODAY! Thursday, 19 September 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, London. Time: 8:30 am Hear from our Speakers and engage in networking opportunities. Get ready for an engaging and rewarding experience that yields valuable insights for all attendees! #AACN24 #Investmentopportunities #assetmanagements #FMIs #FMOs #globalcustodians #Nigeriainvestment #foreigninvestors #assetcustodians

WELCOME TO THE 2024 AACN ANNUAL INVESTOR CONFERENCE, TODAY! Thursday, 19 September 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, London. Time: 8:30 am Hear from our Speakers and engage in networking opportunities. Get ready for an engaging and rewarding experience that yields valuable insights for all attendees! #AACN24 #Investmentopportunities #assetmanagements #FMIs #FMOs #globalcustodians #Nigeriainvestment #foreigninvestors #assetcustodians