Double Feather Partners

Yesterday, we had the honor of attending "Youth X (Kakeru) Future - Intergenerational Collaboration for Achieving the SDGs," a hybrid public event by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) featuring Achim Steiner. 🌍✨ Our Managing Director, Yannick Gayama, presented on our support for the Africa Start-up Ecosystem and showcased the "Meet the Toshikas" project, demonstrating our efforts in fostering innovation and growth. It was a fun and insightful event, showcasing the power of dialogue between youth and various generations to co-create a better future. Thank you for your insights, Achim Steiner, Hiroyuki Kurimoto, Ken Shibusawa, David Kpondehou and Takako Suzuki. It was a truly fruitful event. #SDGs #UNDP #YouthXFuture #IntergenerationalCollaboration #Sustainability #Innovation #AfricaStartups #Japan

📢 Huge congrats to Anda on winning "Best Startupper Award" at the #AfricArena Grand Summit! 🎉 As Alumni of the UNDP Meet the Toshikas program, we're incredibly proud to see Anda recognized among 100+ startups across the continent. This win is a testament to their hard work and innovative solutions. #AfricanTech #Innovation #UNDP #MeetTheToshikas

We were thrilled to participate in Africa Early Stage Investor Summit for the second year as Friends of AESIS. Our Managing Director, Yannick Gayama, emphasized our core reason for collaborating with AESIS. At Double Feather Partners, we are continually seeking innovations and opportunities to strengthen the bridge between Japan and Africa. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for both regions. #Japan #Africa #Startups #ProjectNINJA #JICA #OpenInnovation #AESIS2024

🌟 Double Feather Partners is thrilled to be at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) this week in vibrant Cape Town, South Africa! 🌍 Not only are we attending, but our Managing Director, Yannick Gayama, will be sharing his insights as a speaker! 🎤✨ Want to dive deep into the startup ecosystem and meet us face-to-face? Come join the excitement at AESIS tomorrow and on November 29th! #AESIS2024 #Africa #Japan #Startups #OpenInnovation #ProjectNINJA #JICA #AfricaTech #Entrepreneurship

🌟 Double Feather Partners is thrilled to be at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) this week in vibrant Cape Town, South Africa! 🌍 Not only are we attending, but our Managing Director, Yannick Gayama, will be sharing his insights as a speaker! 🎤✨ Want to dive deep into the startup ecosystem and meet us face-to-face? Come join the excitement at AESIS tomorrow and on November 29th! #AESIS2024 #Africa #Japan #Startups #OpenInnovation #ProjectNINJA #JICA #AfricaTech #Entrepreneurship

🌍✨ DFP Represented at Africa Kobe Business Contest! ✨🌍 We are excited to announce that Double Feather Partners (DFP), represented by Kohei Muto, will be participating as both a judge and a speaker at the Africa Kobe Business Contest! 🎤🏆 This contest is part of AFRIKA MEETS KANSAI 2024, organized during Africa Month in Kobe (アフリカ月間in神戸). 📅 Day 3 | 10.11 FRI: Business Idea Contest This is the third day of the AFRIKA MEETS KANSAI event series, which includes a variety of theme-based events focused on Social, Cultural, Business, and Fashion. Day 3 will be centered on business ideas and entrepreneurship, offering a platform for African and Japanese participants to present their innovative projects and ideas that can accelerate development in Africa. Don’t miss this opportunity to join us at the Business Idea Contest, where finalists will deliver passionate presentations, and the forum will provide valuable insights on doing business in Africa. 📅 Event Series:  Day 1 | 9.21 SAT: Opening Event  Day 2 | 9.27 FRI: Dance Party  Day 3 | 10.11 FRI: Business Idea Contest (the event DFP will be participating in)  Day 4 | 10.19 SAT: Grand Finale & Sapeur Fashion Show 📍 Location: 日本芸術会館 (Japan Arts Center) ⏰ Time: 13:00~17:30 For further details, please refer to the event pamphlet. Let’s celebrate the synergy between Africa and Japan! 🇯🇵🤝🌍 ******日本語****** 🌍✨ DFPがアフリカ神戸ビジネスコンテストに参加！✨🌍 株式会社Double Feather Partners（DFP）は、「アフリカ神戸ビジネスコンテスト」に参加し、弊社代表の武藤が審査員およびスピーカーを務めることとなりました！🎤🏆  このコンテストは「AFRIKA MEETS KANSAI 2024」の一環で、「アフリカ月間in神戸」の期間中に開催されます。    📅 ビジネスアイデアコンテスト（3日目 | 10.11（金））  このイベントは、社会、文化、ビジネスやファッションなど様々なものをテーマにした多種多様なイベントが展開される「AFRIKA MEETS KANSAI」シリーズの3日目に行われます。 ビジネスアイデアと起業をテーマに、アフリカと日本の参加者が革新的なプロジェクトやアイデアを発表し、アフリカの発展を加速させる場となります。 ファイナリストたちが情熱的なプレゼンテーションを披露し、フォーラムではアフリカでのビジネスに関する貴重なヒントが得られるでしょう。  この機会をお見逃しなく！    📅 イベントシリーズ：  • 1日目 | 9.21（土）：オープニングイベント  • 2日目 | 9.27（金）：ダンスパーティー  • 3日目 | 10.11（金）：ビジネスアイデアコンテスト（DFPが参加するイベント）  • 4日目 | 10.19（土）：グランドフィナーレ & サプールファッションショー 📍 場所： 日本芸術会館  ⏰ 時間： 13:00～17:30 詳細については、イベントパンフレットをご参照ください。  アフリカと日本の連携を一緒に盛り上げていきましょう！🇯🇵🤝🌍 #AfricaMeetsKansai #DoubleFeatherPartners #BlackSamuraiCoffee #KobeBusinessContest #AfricaInKobe #Partnerships #Entrepreneurship #Innovation 

Congratulations to Kwara, our NINJA 1st Cohort alumni, for the well-deserved recognition as one of Kenya's top fintech startups in 2024!🎉 #fintech #Kwara #JICA #NINJACohort1 #startups #Kenya #bankinginnovation #SACCOs

DFP took part in The Africa E-Mobility Week Conference that was held in Nairobi from September 18th to 21st, 2024. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, investors, experts, and the public to discuss innovative solutions and showcase Africa's role in the future of sustainable transport. The event dubbed "Charging Forward – Accelerating E-Mobility Adoption in Africa" provided valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for advancing e-mobility across the continent. Attendees had the chance to engage in thought-provoking keynote speeches, participate in interactive panel discussions, delve into in-depth breakout sessions, and take advantage of numerous networking opportunities. The conversations underscored the significance of regional cooperation, emphasizing the need for unified e-mobility standards across Africa to drive down costs and facilitate seamless integration. Additionally, there was a strong emphasis on the importance of interoperability in battery swapping for two- and three-wheelers as a critical enabler for expanding electric mobility in regions reliant on these vehicles. Moreover, experts advocated for the implementation of blended financing models to overcome financial barriers and minimize risks associated with early-stage investments. As the global shift to electric mobility accelerates, Africa is poised to lead the charge toward a greener, smarter mobility future. 🌍⚡ #SustainableTransportation #EMobility #AfricaEMobilityWeek #Innovation #GreenEnergy #ImpactInvesting

DFP was excited to participate in the Africa E-Mobility Week 2024 in Nairobi! 🚗🔋. From Sept 17th-19th, industry leaders, investors, innovators and key stakeholders in the EV sector came together. Day 1 began with industry tours of companies in the e-mobility space in Nairobi. We received an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how innovation in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure is driving the future of electric mobility and sustainable transport solutions in Africa. We are grateful for the insightful #emobility tour! A big thanks to Little Cab, e-Bee, Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers, Equator Mobility, and Roam Electric for showcasing Kenya's innovative strides towards green mobility! eBee.africa Little App KenyaEquator MobilityRoam #AfricaEMobilityWeek #GreenMobility #industrytours #Innovation #Sustainability #EV #AfricaTech