The journey so far: Abisola Tolu-Odutola, CEO, Mumspring Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2019 ‘As an entrepreneur, everyone is your boss: your employees, your investors, your customers. You now have multiple bosses.’
Meet the Boss: Mansoor Hamayun, CEO, BBOXX Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 November 2019 Mansoor Hamayun, CEO of pay-as-you-go solar power company BBOXX, answers our questions.
Due Diligence: VC in Africa the opposite of Patagonia vests, Blue Bottle coffee and Burning Man Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2019 Eghosa Omoigui, founder of EchoVC Partners, discusses his firm’s investment philosophy and the untapped opportunities for VC investors in Africa.
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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2019 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 July 2019 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2019 Private equity firm AFIG Funds on investment lessons learnt and building regional champions.
Meet the Boss: Ali Vezvaei, CEO, Ecolog International Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2019 ‘Like in any other human interaction, respect is earned and trust is built.’
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.’
