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Profit-making idea: Efficient, affordable and well-stocked hardware store chain in Kenya

Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2019

‘This is a sector that has a lot of inefficiencies in its supply chain and is a frustrating buying experience.’

The journey so far: Adam Grunewald, CEO, Lynk

Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 September 2019

‘I wish I’d known that it’s a marathon and not a sprint.’

Due Diligence: Don’t get too distracted by Africa’s macro story, says investor

Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2019

‘Overall, the investment opportunity is becoming more complex with African economies.’

Meet the Boss: Eran Feinstein, CEO, DPO Group

Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 September 2019

‘I need to know that the people I work with have handled failure and bounced back.’

Due Diligence: Private equity investor talks restaurants, Jumia and keeping an open mind

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Carolyn Campbell, founding partner of Emerging Capital Partners, on investment opportunities in Africa and the one deal that got away.

The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2019

‘Figuring out how to build and constantly motivate a high performing and talented team is extremely tough.’

Due Diligence: SPE Capital Partners’ Nabil Triki on investment lessons learnt

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We ask Nabil Triki, managing partner at SPE Capital Partners, about the firm’s investment philosophy.

Due Diligence: African companies can be regional ‘blue chips’ by crossing language lines

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Private equity firm AFIG Funds on investment lessons learnt and building regional champions.

Meet the Boss: Ali Vezvaei, CEO, Ecolog International

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‘Like in any other human interaction, respect is earned and trust is built.’

Due Diligence: Investors have barely scratched the surface of Africa’s food and agri opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 June 2019

We talk dealmaking with Herman Marais, managing partner of EXEO Capital.

Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2019

‘In the mining industry, you either run or be overrun. There is no time to slow down; absolutely no time to relax.’

Due Diligence: Investor talks doing deals in Francophone West Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2019

Jean-Marc Savi de Tové, co-founder of Adiwale Partners, discusses opportunities in the region.

Due Diligence: ‘A good company doesn’t necessarily mean a good deal’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2019

Interview with Albert Alsina, CEO and founder of private equity firm Mediterrania Capital Partners.

Meet the Boss: Michelle Olckers, Co-CEO, Mazars South Africa

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HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK

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