Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA)

EVENT | SAVCA PE CONFERENCE 2025 | OPENING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION After a fascinating economic presentation at the SAVCA PE Connect 2024 in September last year, we are excited to welcome Economist, Prof. Adrian Saville back to the SAVCA stage – this time though, to render the keynote presentation at the SAVCA PE Conference 2025. His address will delve into what intentionality can look like for policymakers, investors, and business. He will also share what is needed to elevate us to become a high-growth economy that can combat high unemployment rates.  We look forward to another riveting address from the professor! Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTySaErs. Benchmark Harith Aon WTW Marsh Jersey Finance PE Front Office Werksmans Attorneys Caveat Legal ENS RealFin Fund Services Webber Wentzel Baker McKenzie Tshepiso Kobile Thakane Pswarayi (Ramashamole) SAFEERA MAYET Betty Maphosa Luyanda Moyo www.savca.co.za.

INDUSTRY EVENT | AFRICA'S GREEN ECONOMY SUMMIT | 19 & 21 FEBRUARY From entrepreneurial start-ups to national scale infrastructure projects, Africa's Green Economy Summit connects project owners with a network of global investors who fund opportunities that will accelerate Africa’s journey to a just and inclusive Green Economy. What to expect at AGES 25: ·      60+ green projects across regions, sectors, phases: 2 pitch stages showcasing a pipeline worth $3bn+. ·      6 sectors in the limelight: renewables, e-mobility, waste management, water services, clean tech and sustainable agriculture. ·      No green without blue: The blue economy inclusion elevates the discussions to the greater sustainability agenda. ·      Content pillars: Green reforms, biodiversity & nature, climate finance, resilient cities, green supply chains & industrialisation. To register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwviQUmi. More info 👉https://lnkd.in/dUYjdrQK. www.savca.co.za.

EVENT | SAVCA PE CONFERENCE 2025 MC REVEAL We are pleased to announce Nozipho Tshabalala as the SAVCA PE Conference 2025 MC. Nozipho is the CEO of The Conversation Strategists, a business that partners with organisations to translate complex strategies for simplicity and impact. She is renowned for moderating impactful global discussions and has a rich background in economics, politics, and development. She has facilitated conversations for prestigious organisations like the World Bank and the United Nations. Her experience includes roles in The Presidency of South Africa and as an award-winning journalist at CNBC Africa. Nozipho serves on various boards, including LRMG and the Africa Leadership Initiative, and has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Young Africans. We look forward to how her unique experience and insights will help shape the tenor of our discussions and contribute to another stellar SAVCA PE Conference. To view the abbreviated SAVCA PE Conference agenda 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYyNfc-N. #SAVCAPECon2025 #privatecapital #privateequity #venturecapital #invest2025 #assetclass Tshepiso Kobile Thakane Pswarayi (Ramashamole) Betty Maphosa SAFEERA MAYET Mandlakazi Gcasamba CA(SA) Luyanda Moyo www.savca.co.za.

HELLO 2025! | EARLY BIRD TICKETS TO SAVCA PE CONFERENCE 2025 The SAVCA team officially welcomes you to the New Year! We wish you a prosperous 2025 in which we will, together, Elevate with Intent. We’re looking forward to an eventful year of continued collaboration and innovation on behalf of the private markets sector. To kick things off in the first quarter is the highly anticipated industry event of the year – the SAVCA PE Conference 2025. The southern African private market sector's most coveted event will take place on 11 & 12 March 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Early bird tickets close on 5 February 2025 (or when sold out), so get yours soon. Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTySaErs. Look out for more information on our MC, programme content, and speaker line-up in the coming weeks. www.savca.co.za.

HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FROM SAVCA! We thank our members, partners, service providers, and all other stakeholders for their unwavering support during 2024. Without your contributions, we simply would not have been able to pull off the remarkable feats we did throughout the year. We look forward to working together to Elevate with Intent in 2025! www.savca.co.za.

SAVCA PE CONFERENCE 2025 | SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We are excited to share the sponsorship opportunities we have on offer for the SAVCA PE Conference 2025. View prospectus 👉 https://lnkd.in/diZ8cNzU. To book your package or to explore opportunities, please email theodore@savca.co.za. Register to attend the SAVCA PE Conference 2025 👉https://lnkd.in/dTySaErs. www.savca.co.za. Tshepiso Kobile Thakane Pswarayi (Ramashamole) SAFEERA MAYET Betty Maphosa Mandlakazi Gcasamba CA(SA) Betty Maphosa

SuperReturn AFRICA EVENT | 3-5 DEC 2024 | FINAL DAY TO REGISTER Senior international LPs and GPs come together in Cape Town to network and explore the continent's most pertinent market trends, challenges and innovations. The agenda offers specialist insights into Africa's private capital markets. Topics on this year’s agenda include fundraising and exits, LP mandates, infrastructure trends, African art, film & fashion, DEI, PE consolidation, debt, Francophone market opportunities and much more! More information 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6YtTU-r. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-yEaSQK.

EVENT | SAVCA PE CONFERENCE 2025 | THE INDUSTRY'S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER EVENT! SAVCA PE Conference delegates can expect a number of exciting changes in 2025 – a new venue and agenda format, additional sponsorship packages, and more exclusive networking opportunities! We look forward to hosting the industry's best on 11 and 12 March 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. We welcome our conference delegates to join us at our launch gala dinner, which will take place on 11 March at the conference venue. More information to follow soon!   The PE Conference 2024 was a full house and saw many hopefuls not being able to attend due to the event’s sold-out status. To avoid this disappointment, we encourage you to book early and take advantage of the early book rates. Early bird ticket sales close on 5 February 2025! To register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTySaErs. More info 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGbYXyvz. Tshepiso Kobile Thakane Pswarayi (Ramashamole) SAFEERA MAYET Betty Maphosa Mandlakazi Gcasamba CA(SA) Luyanda Moyo www.savca.co.za.

WE'RE ELEVATING WITH INTENT IN 2025! In the dynamic and evolving landscape of the Southern African private markets sector, our 2025 theme 'Elevate with Intent' encapsulates a forward-thinking approach that encourages the sector to harness opportunities, navigate challenges, and drive sustainable growth like never before. This year’s theme underscores the importance of purposeful actions that are based on a deep understanding of the Southern African landscape and commitment to its growth. The theme is a call to move beyond Business-As-Usual. We hope you will be inspired to Elevate with Intent! Being intentional The private market sector continues to uncover traces of untapped potential when looking at its diverse sectors, growth potential, continuous innovation, and unique positioning to transform our economy through supported businesses. The current context, underpinned by renewed political stability and public and private partnerships, coupled with enabling policy and structural reforms, position private capital for outstanding performance in the years to come. We will ELEVATE by: ·      collaborating; ·      applying deep market insights; ·      adopting digital solutions; ·      scaling up investment in sunrise sectors; ·      embedding ESG in decision-making; and ·      ensuring Impact the investment landscape. Now, as we stand on the cusp of greatness, if we want to claim it, we must do things at a level not previously done – and we must be intentional about it! We are excited for you to join us on this riveting journey in 2025! Tshepiso Kobile Thakane Pswarayi (Ramashamole) SAFEERA MAYET Betty Maphosa Mandlakazi Gcasamba CA(SA) Luyanda Moyo www.savca.co.za.

TRAINING | CFA SOCIETY-SAVCA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS MASTERCLASS: PRIVATE CREDIT Today is your last opportunity to register for the CFA Society South Africa & SAVCA Alternative Investments Masterclass: Private Credit. To do so now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dV3NCZjQ. For more information 👉 https://lnkd.in/dK7GBXND. www.savca.co.za.