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At Future Africa we are in the business of time travel. We always say investing in Africa in 2022 is like investing in Silicon Valley in 1972. It is actually quite amazing because you have a general sense of how things might play out and you can learn from the mistakes and successes of others. Our obsession with the economic history of technology and venture capital is one of the biggest secrets of our success in finding and investing in winning companies

This is an insightful perspective on preparing the next generation of African innovators. Acknowledging the current reality is key to catching up with the present.

“The reality is that Africa is nearly 50 years behind Silicon Valley, so you have to think like that when you invest.” In this thought-provoking conversation, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, founding partner of Future Africa discusses with our head of investment management Matthew Malone, CFA how the time he spent in Silicon Valley - and studying its history - helped shape his investment approach. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eba_U3UD Learn more about Opto: https://lnkd.in/g3BPwH8S #wealthmanagement #privatemarkets #venturecapital

Well worth watching the full video. #alternativeinvestments

Very exciting things going on in this world - and at Opto. #alternativeinvestments

“Something that we look for in founders is just the level of pain they are willing to endure to make their vision possible, because this is a market that is very difficult to operate in.” In this thought-provoking conversation, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, founding partner of Future Africa - truly one of the most interesting people in our extensive private markets network - discusses the importance of tenacity (among other things) with our head of investment management Matthew Malone, CFA. Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eba_U3UD Learn more about Opto: https://lnkd.in/g3BPwH8S #wealthmanagement #privatemarkets #venturecapital

In the latest instalment in our Private Equity article series, join Nicholas Polykarpou CA(SA) and discover the risks and opportunities in the South African Private Equity landscape for 2024. From political shifts and economic challenges to technological advancements and regional stability, learn how investors can navigate this dynamic environment to uncover promising investment opportunities. For more information, visit us here: https://lnkd.in/gnJTyv27 #PrivateEquity #SouthAfrica #Investment2024 #EconomicTrends #TechAdvancements #PoliticalShifts #EmergingMarkets #InvestmentOpportunities #PEInvesting #FinancialGrowth

Take a listen to money manager Valerie Mosley, CFA's insightful comments from the October 2023 launch of the SA - Africa Diaspora Investment Summit on the exciting investment opportunities in South Africa! Valerie highlights the potential for significant returns and the impact of investing. Her expertise and passion for accurate risk adjustment and responsibly driving growth make her perspectives invaluable. Watch her video to learn more about why you should attend our August Investment Summit in Atlanta. #InvestmentOpportunities #SouthAfrica #ValerieMosley #AfricaDiasporaInvests #FinancialGrowth

🌟 Navigating political turbulence requires strategic finesse, especially in real estate investment. How do you ensure resilience amidst uncertainty? Let's discuss proven strategies to thrive in South Africa's volatile market. Join the conversation! #RealEstateInvestment #SouthAfrica #Resilience

Enjoyed our discussion at the CFA 2024 Annual Investment Conference featuring SA's economic prospects, post the formation of the GNU, with Fifi Peters, Annabel Bishop and Nomvuyo Guma. #macro #economics #gnu #government #reform #growth #politics #energy #businessconfidence #sentiment #logistics #energy #investment Momentum Investments Group