Investment firm bets on refrigerated warehouses in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 October 2022 In many sub-Saharan African countries, cold chain infrastructure is underdeveloped, and in some places even non-existent.
Where does African fintech go from here? Published by Brian Waswani Odhiambo on 29 September 2022 Moving to Lagos from Nairobi three years ago, I thought I knew a bit about fintech in West Africa. Turns out there was more to learn.
What it takes to succeed in Nigeria’s demanding retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2022 Charles Mwebeiha, managing director of private equity firm Sango Capital, discusses Nigeria’s retail environment and explains why his firm invested in grocery chain Marketsquare.
Investing in Burkina Faso: 8x returns possible in the agribusiness sector Published by James Torvaney on 17 August 2022 Investor talks about opportunities in the livestock and agro-processing industries, and reveals the investment that bagged his firm an 8x return.
Zambia: Rethinking the traditional open-air fruit and veg market Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2022 Savenda Capital has identified a business opportunity in the unfair and inefficient way fresh produce is currently sold in Zambia. It sees potential to expand its solution throughout the continent.
Investing in Zimbabwe: Why this private equity firm backed a food company Published by Tom Collins on 1 August 2022 Spear Capital’s Nyaradzo Nyimo talks about import substitution opportunities in Zimbabwe and the impact of challenges such as high inflation and foreign currency shortages.
African VC investor talks opportunities in skincare, social commerce and more Published by James Torvaney on 19 July 2022 Eloho Omame, co-founder of FirstCheck Africa, discusses Africa’s venture capital industry and reveals the thinking behind some of the firm’s investments.
Ideas and strategies to make money in Africa’s agribusiness and food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2022 Agribusiness-related ideas and success strategies that came across our desk in the first half of 2022.
Africa investors reveal agribusiness opportunities in Zambia, Ghana and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 April 2022 Three investors identify potentially lucrative opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness and food industry.
Ghanaian investor talks opportunities in agriculture and beyond Published by James Torvaney on 18 March 2022 From tech-enabled primary production to packaged food, Jerry Parkes reveals potentially lucrative opportunities in agriculture and other sectors.
Why this private equity firm is betting on agriculture in Namibia Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 March 2022 Nicole Maske, CEO at Eos Capital, discusses opportunities in Namibia’s agriculture sector.
How this VC firm plans to invest $150m in African start-ups Published by James Torvaney on 18 February 2022 Maurizio Caio, founder of TLcom Capital, talks about the firm’s new $150m fund and shares insights on tech investment opportunities in Africa.
Seasoned investor talks opportunities in Africa’s tech space, from healthcare to education Published by James Torvaney on 9 February 2022 We speak to Natalie Kolbe, managing partner of the recently launched investment firm Norrsken22.
Zambia: Investor highlights promising business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2022 We speak to investor Tue Nyboe Andersen about business prospects in Zambia and some of the investment lessons he has learnt.
