African venture capital investor reveals five sectors poised for growth Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 October 2023 Contrarian investor Mikael Hajjar is bullish on opportunities ranging from the convergence of crypto and fintech to affordable healthcare.
South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 October 2023 South African private equity firm Ascension Capital Partners recently acquired a 45% shareholding in Paul’s Muesli, a producer of muesli, granola and cereal bars.
Backing African healthcare startups: Insights from Kenya-based investor Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 October 2023 Villgro Africa CEO talks about investment opportunities within the healthcare sector, specifically in areas such as AI, supply chain, and medical diagnostic devices.
Investor bullish on soya in Zambia and meat production in Botswana Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2023 Brian Malambo, CEO of private equity firm Monter Capital, reveals investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.
The startup scene in conflict-stricken Sudan: An insider’s perspective Published by Staff Writer on 20 July 2023 Renew Capital’s investment manager for Sudan, Nour Tawfig, shares his perspective on the current situation in his home country.
How Africa can profit from growing demand for plant-based protein Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 June 2023 The global market for plant-based meat is expanding. We speak to businessman and investor Michiel Timmerman about the potential business opportunities in Africa related to the alternative protein industry.
The case for investing in African sports: Investor interview Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 June 2023 Ibrahim Sagna, chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, discusses investment opportunities in Africa’s sports, media and entertainment, and lifestyle/fashion sectors.
From Nigeria to Kenya: African VC investors reveal three standout startups Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2023 At the African Private Capital Association’s annual conference, a panel of venture capital investors in Africa were asked to each identify a company from their portfolios that excite them the most.
An investor’s view on North African healthcare opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2023 Some North African countries, including Morocco and Egypt, have emerged as attractive destinations for healthcare investments, according to Afsane Jetha, CEO of private equity firm Alta Semper.
From investment to IPO: Backing an Egyptian consumer healthcare company Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2023 Afsane Jetha, the CEO of Alta Semper, discusses the firm’s investment in Macro Group Pharmaceuticals, highlighting the company’s import substitution strategy and the efforts to prepare it for a stock market listing.
Africa investor upbeat about e-mobility and affordable construction equipment Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 April 2023 Investor shares his perspective on the growth potential in e-mobility, construction equipment distribution, warehousing, and gold mining.
Export potential for East African avocados and fresh produce to Europe, Middle East Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 April 2023 Charlie Tryon, CEO and co-founder of Maris Africa, discusses opportunities in the continent’s agriculture and forestry sectors.
From Nigeria to Egypt: Investor Eliot Pence on backing frontier market startups Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 April 2023 Eliot Pence, Tofino Capital’s co-founder, discusses investing in African startups, his optimism for the continent’s construction industry, and Egypt’s intriguing market potential.
Why this private equity firm backed Nigerian retail chain Justrite Published by James Torvaney on 3 March 2023 Justrite, a Nigerian retail chain with 17 stores, focuses on ‘underserved’ locations that other supermarket players have deemed unfeasible.