How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa
Alexis Caude discusses his entrepreneurship journey, his investment successes in Africa, and how he manages his personal money.
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Interview with Alexis Caude
MANAGING PARTNER, ADENIA PARTNERS
Lives in: Mauritius
Before becoming an investor in Africa, French-born Alexis Caude was a successful entrepreneur. At age 36, he was in a position to retire after selling his online publishing business, but went on to start several other companies. He eventually moved to Mauritius and became a managing partner of Africa-focused investment firm Adenia Partners. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz spoke to Caude about his entrepreneurship journey, his investment wins on the continent, and how he manages his personal money.
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