Agribusiness in Africa: Investor reveals which areas hold the most potential Published by Betsy G Henderson on 9 September 2020 Chris Isaac, chief investment officer at AgDevCo, talks about the continent’s agribusiness opportunities and the investment lessons he has learnt.
Investor unpacks Namibia’s business and investment opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 22 August 2020 From import substitution to water to the facilitation of cross-border trade, Namibia offers several opportunities to savvy investors.
Due Diligence: Doing deals in Ethiopia – investor shares lessons learnt Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2020 Saad Aouad, chief investment officer of 54 Capital, talks about the investment lessons he has learnt and the unexploited opportunities in Ethiopia.
Due Diligence: Never buy into hockey-stick growth projections in Africa, says TLG Capital CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2020 Zain Latif reveals what he has learnt about investing in Africa and how he is approaching the Covid-19 crisis.
Due Diligence: The business case for investing in Africa’s women entrepreneurs Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 March 2020 Investor Lelemba Phiri explains why she is betting on Africa’s women.
Due Diligence: ‘As an investment destination, sub-Saharan Africa is a marathon, not a sprint’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 November 2019 We speak to Mobolaji Adeoye, founder and chief investment officer of Consonance Investment Managers.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
