Why this investment firm backed a luxury farming product from Kenya Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2024 In 2021, private equity firm Adenia backed a Kenyan farm producing a niche product that managing partner Alexis Caude equates to a luxury item.
10x growth: Seeing opportunity in South Africa’s energy crisis Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2024 Private equity firm Adenia Partners has made two investments in South Africa’s renewable energy sector.
Room for growth in Kenya’s modern retail sector Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2024 Over 70% of goods are still purchased from informal, small stores rather than from air-conditioned supermarkets.
From solar power to luxury roses: Investor discusses opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2024 Alexis Caude, managing partner of Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners, shares his investment insights.
South Africa: How Siya Kolisi became a shareholder in a clothing company Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 February 2024 How South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi got involved with Freedom of Movement and ended up becoming a shareholder.
Dealing with Zambia’s economic headwinds: American CEO shares experiences Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 February 2024 CEO says he has been surprised by how much the company’s direction has been impacted by forex-related matters.
Building a South African clothing business, with some help from a rugby captain Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2024 The story of Freedom of Movement, a South African clothing company with rugby captain Siya Kolisi as a minority shareholder.
Nigeria: Agribusiness and food industry opportunities to consider in 2024 Published by Staff Writer on 30 January 2024 We spotlight eight promising opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector worth considering in 2024.
Ghana: Entrepreneur seeks to boost agribusiness sector with technology Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 24 January 2024 Sesi Technologies, an agricultural technology firm, focuses on creating cost-effective, technology-driven solutions for farmers.
Now is the time for Nigerian companies to earn dollars, says CEO Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2024 Even capturing a modest portion of a dollar-paying market can assist businesses in navigating Nigeria’s tough economic climate.
‘I’m not a micro-manager’: How one CEO built a business across Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2024 The founder of Lapaire Glasses credits a significant part of the company’s growth to his ability to trust people.
From Nigeria to Tanzania: African companies profiting from food exports Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2024 From Rwandan avocados and chillis to Nigerian cashew nuts and ginger, we highlight nine companies that are successfully exporting African food products to the global market.
Zambia: $10m company proves small farms can be big business Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 January 2024 How American-born Carl Jensen and his co-founders at Good Nature Agro built a business with $10 million in revenue by collaborating with smallholder farmers in Zambia.
Exploring northern Nigeria’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2024 Financing for farmers, logistics services for the agricultural sector, and growing food for export to surrounding countries. These are some of the agribusiness opportunities in northern Nigeria.