49 episodios
PE Talks Africa AVCA Africa
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A podcast by AVCA – The African Private Capital Association; the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private capital investment in Africa.
As the pan-African industry body, AVCA plays a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry and acts as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact of private capital in Africa.
AVCA represents a community of capital allocators, investors, fund managers, advisors, entrepreneurs and professional ser
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Current Affairs – In conversation with Chris Chijiutomi, BII, at the 20th Annual AVCA Conference
The role of DFIs in mobilising private capital in Africa
During AVCA Week in Johannesburg, we sat down with Chris Chijiutomi, Managing Director and Head of Africa at British International Investment (BII), to discuss BII’s longstanding partnership with South Africa as a provider of patient, long-term capital, and the DFI’s role in mobilising capital to solve development challenges in Africa.
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Impact Series - In conversation with Philipp Hein, DEG, at the 20th Annual AVCA Conference
Driving sustainable and impactful growth in Africa's private capital landscape
During AVCA Week in Johannesburg, celebrating the 20th Annual AVCA Conference, we sat down with Philipp Hein, CFA, Head of Private Equity Africa and Global Climate Investments at DEG, to discuss the merits of the private capital landscape in Africa; DEG winning the ‘Enabler’ award in the LP category at AVCA’s Anniversary Awards, and his outlook for the sector over the next 12 months.
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"Current Affairs" Bridging Prosperity: The Rise of Mezzanine and Private Credit in Africa
In this interview AVCA and Edmund Higenbottam, Managing Director, Verdant Capital explore the critical role of mezzanine and private credit as an emerging asset class, their strategic function in bridging funding gaps, and the ongoing discussion surrounding the uptake of their adoption.
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'Impact Series' Safeguarding Success: Effective Ways to Support LPs and GPs Focused on Private Capital in Africa
Join us as Angela Mwenda, Associate Director, IBIS, uncovers the crucial role ESG plays in supporting LPs and GPs, providing a comprehensive guide to harnessing opportunities while ensuring sustainable and responsible investment practices in the diverse and evolving African landscape.
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'Current Affairs' Family Fortunes: The 3S Approach to Scaling Family-Owned Businesses in Africa
In this episode we are joined by Samantha Pokroy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sanari Capital as we delve into the dynamic world of private equity in Africa, focusing on its transformative impact on family-owned businesses across the continent. Join us as we explore Sanari’s unique expertise in strategies for scaling family enterprises, and the pivotal role they play in Africa’s journey to sustainable economic growth.
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'Impact Series' Forestry for the Future: Growing a Greener Africa
In this discussion we will explore the case for forestry as an asset class, venturing across the African continent to examine its wider impact.
Join us for a crucial conversation about the transformative potential of forestry management across Africa, alongside Charles Groom, Investment Director: Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Forestry, British International Investment, and Paul Ohaga, Director of Investments and Eva Warigia, Associate Director, Investor Relations, New Forests.
British International Investment: https://www.bii.co.uk/en/
New Forests: https://newforests.com/