Pascoa Faria’s Post

Day One of the 2nd West Africa Deal Summit was great filled with meaningful discussions to deepen catalytic capital in West Africa. Hosted by Impact Investors Foundation IIF and Impact Investing Ghana aw co-host, the event brought together key personalities in the impact investing ecosystem. I had the opportunity to contribute to the topic, "Building Sustainable Innovative Initiatives to Increase Financing for Research, SMEs and Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs) in West Africa" with my colleagues Yaw Osei-Tutu JUSTINA MENSAH and Ucha Unimke-Ulayi. With the support of The RISA Fund, Ghana Research and Industry Collaborative (GRIC) is bridging the gap between research and industry. Through the #GRIC #Industry #Brief #Session, we are are working with researchers to translate their research outputs and innvovations into industry-friendly format to enhance research uptake, promote practical applications, and facilitate financing. I emphasised the need to rethink our SME-financing to include a component for R&I or RD. This is critical in building sustainable businesses in this fast-paced evolving world. Key takeaways from Day One: 1. Need for a regional framework for raising catalytic capital 2. Need for more collaboration between the private and public sector, and international partners 3. Build the pipeline of business with sustainable financing, corporate governance practices, transaction advisory, etc Amma Lartey Gameli Adzaho Mary Afenyie-Abekah Irene Mawunyo Alorvor Helena Ntrakwa (MSc, SPHRi, CHRMP, ADR) Felix Yirdong Charles Adongo (PhD) Nashiru Salifu Terry Mante Dr. Gordon Adomdza Arnold Kwesi Bediako Ransford Kojo Mensah Mawusi Yaw Dumenu Emelia Essumanba-Josiah Jemima Sedinam Hadzi Frederick Koomson Frederick Adu Amoako Frederick Arhin [CA,BCom] Darryl C. Walls Tsonam Akpeloo

🌍 Gratitude to Africa Global Funds for the insightful interview on delivering returns through impactful investments! We delved into the challenges and opportunities of Private Equity in Africa and shared the future plans of MC IV Fund. At Mediterrania Capital Partners, our purpose is to create positive social and economic impact through our investments. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey towards a better tomorrow! #ImpactInvesting #PrivateEquity #AfricaInvestments

7 weeks to go and we will be Joining AFSIC - Investing in Africa, the largest annual Africa investment summit taking place in London, alongside Africa’s Top Investors and most dynamic business CEOs at AFSIC – Investing in Africa.   Its mandate helps broaden horizons and broker new partnerships focused on high return, long-term investments in Africa. AFSIC aims to unlock a valuable dividend for both Africa investors and African business leaders operating within the new dynamic African economic environment. #Investinafrica #Africa #AfricaInvestors #Investment #CapitalMarkets #Business #RaiseCapital #InvestCapital

The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) is a strategic platform for driving investment into Africa’s infrastructure and development projects. As a hub for collaboration and innovation, the AIF aligns perfectly with the DBSA mission to advance sustainable development and economic transformation across the continent. Our CEO, Boitumelo Mosako, will lead our delegation at the AIF in Morocco. At the conference, Boitumelo will engage with partners, investors, and industry leaders to promote innovative financing solutions that advance Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth. The AIF is a crucial opportunity for the DBSA to align its vision with Africa’s investment potential, supporting high-impact projects that address infrastructure gaps and unlock economic transformation. We look forward to fruitful engagements that reinforce the DBSA’s commitment to empowering Africa’s future through sustainable infrastructure investments. #AIF2024 #AfricaInvestmentForum #SustainableDevelopment #InfrastructureInvestment

Last week, KawiSafi Ventures esteemed Investment Director, Baafour Otu-Boateng, actively participated in the prestigious AVCA - The African Private Capital Association Conference and VC Summit held in South Africa. With the overarching theme, "Embracing Change: Shaping the Next Era of Africa’s Prosperity," the Conference & VC Summit provided a comprehensive platform to delve into the evolving dynamics of the private capital ecosystem within the African continent. The discussions centred around forecasting the trajectory of private capital over the forthcoming two decades, envisioning a landscape characterised by robust growth and opportunity. A forward-looking approach underscored the deliberations, emphasising the imperative of innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices across the investment value chain. Our engagement at this seminal event reflects our unwavering commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainable development across Africa's investment landscape. We are resolute in our dedication to contributing to the continent's prosperity through strategic investments and partnerships. #AVCA2024 #ClimateVC #ImpactInvestment #KawiSafi #ClimateFinancing

ALN is pleased to be part of the 20th AVCA Conference and VC Summit hosted by the African Private Capital Association. The Conference and VC Summit are set to explore the evolving nature of the private capital ecosystem and envision what the next two decades of private capital in Africa could look like. Taking a forward-looking approach, the conference dialogue will focus on fostering innovation and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth towards a new era of prosperity in Africa. Connect with our ALN delegation (Ayodeji Oyetunde, Ajibola Asolo, Roddy McKean and Safia Fassi Fihri) as we continue to guide our clients through the local and global intricacies of doing business as well as helping them to optimise their access to the abundant opportunities across Africa. Learn more about the AVCA - The African Private Capital Association Conference & VC Summit here: https://lnkd.in/dTwwMhn #AlukoandOyebode #ALN #AVCAConference #VCsummit #PrivateCapital #AfricaInvestment #Innovation #Collaboration #SustainableGrowth #ProsperityAfrica #BusinessInsights #GlobalOpportunities #AfricaBusiness #InvestmentValueChain #FutureOfAfrica #oneALN

HAPPENING NOW: The 8th EAVCA Annual Private Capital Conference is taking place! Our very own Susan Nangwale will be speaking. Follow the conversation on East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) as Uganda defines the next era of East Africa's investment landscape. #UDBEquityfinancing

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 With the establishment of the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA), East Africa is entering a new phase of economic growth. The EACCA brings harmonized regulations across member states, reducing red tape for companies looking to expand across borders. This will especially benefit sectors like retail, banking, and telecommunications, where cross-border operations are growing rapidly. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: 𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Previously, companies had to navigate complex regulations in each country. Now, with the EACCA, businesses can manage cross-border operations much more efficiently, saving time and costs. 𝟮. 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: By targeting monopolistic behaviors and encouraging fair competition, the EACCA creates more opportunities for smaller players to enter and compete in the market, driving innovation and growth. 𝟯. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲: The EAC region has a combined population of over 177 million, offering investors access to a vast and increasingly integrated market. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄? The EACCA's frameworks are already in motion, and significant results are expected by 2024-2025, especially in terms of reduced regulatory complexity and faster approvals for mergers and acquisitions. By 2027, East Africa is projected to have one of the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world, making now the perfect time to invest. At MTI Investment AB, we’re excited to be part of this journey. 𝗠𝗧𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗾 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 with ticker symbol 𝗠𝗧𝗜, providing a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of East Africa's growth. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮—𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗧𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! #EastAfrica #InvestmentOpportunity #EAC #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting #NasdaqFirstNorth #MTIInvestment

Find below the summary of our PE Market Assessment presented at Balkanomics Conference Gavin Ryan Ivana Stankovic

We're honored that the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) has won the prestigious Ecosystem Enabler Award at the Annual AVCA - The African Private Capital Association Conference Awards this week. Established together with British International Investment, ARIA is a #marketcreation initiative that aims to bring together investors to unlock investments and build investment ecosystems in frontier African markets, focusing on Sierra Leone, Liberia, DRC, Ethiopia, and Benin. A prime example of this in action is our recent investment in Dashen Bank with BII, where we each jointly committed USD 20 mln to support Ethiopia's agricultural sector and provide much-needed access to foreign exchange. But what do we mean by market creation? Introduced in our updated 2030 Strategy: Pioneer, Develop, Scale, market creation is a new flywheel in our investment process. By addressing barriers that limit the growth of impactful business opportunities and projects, we can make these projects 'bankable', creating more investment opportunities for #impactinvestors to contribute to #privatesector development. Curious to learn more about our pioneering approach? Over the next several days, we'll be sharing more insights on all things market creation, so stay tuned.