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🌍 Last month, Cauris had the privilege of participating in the Hedging Currency Risk: Innovative Strategies for SMEs in Africa workshop, hosted by the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT and the Kuo Sharper Initiative KSI This insightful event placed African SMEs at the forefront, exploring practical strategies to scale capital and mitigate the challenges posed by currency volatility—one of the biggest obstacles faced by SMEs. 💡 The workshop brought together African entrepreneurs, banks, DFIs, investors, and thought leaders to discuss scalable and affordable solutions that promote sustainable growth across the continent. At Cauris, we believe that responsibly financing Africa's missing middle is essential for fostering economic resilience and development. The energy and insights shared underscored the urgent need for innovative currency risk mitigation strategies that not only protect investor interests but, crucially, empower SMEs. Read more about why we believe developing new and innovative solutions for currency risk mitigation is vital for Africa's SMEs and why SMEs are key to Africa's economic future! https://lnkd.in/gcerzYex #SMEs #ImpactInvesting #Africa #FinancialInclusion #Innovation #SustainableFinance #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #MITLegatumCenter #KuoSharperInitiative #CaurisFinance

✈️ October was a busy month for the Cauris team (Azer Songnaba, CFA, Alexandre Liege, Alexander Raia) as the team attended key industry events focused on investing in Africa, financing SMEs, and impact investing. ✨ We connected with partners and colleagues at AFSIC - Investing in Africa and the AVCA - The African Private Capital Association Summit in London before continuing our journey to Amsterdam for the Dutch Good Growth Fund’s knowledge-sharing event on SME finance and the GIIN Impact Forum. We found the gatherings to be invaluable platforms for exchanging ideas, exploring opportunities, and reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainable development. 🌍 As Africa-focused impact investors, we strive to balance realism with optimism. The challenges ahead are significant, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) will require sustained support and increased investment. Yet, addressing the world’s most pressing issues is essential. Participating in meetings, panels, and events last month, we were inspired by the energy and enthusiasm we encountered. The collective determination we witnessed reaffirmed that progress is not only needed, but possible. #ImpactInvesting #InvestingInAfrica #SMEFinance #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs #AFSIC #AVCA #GIINImpactForum #DutchGoodGrowthFund #CaurisFinance

✈️ October was a busy month for the Cauris team (Azer Songnaba, CFA, Alexandre Liege, Alexander Raia) as the team attended key industry events focused on investing in Africa, financing SMEs, and impact investing. ✨ We connected with partners and colleagues at AFSIC - Investing in Africa and the AVCA - The African Private Capital Association Summit in London before continuing our journey to Amsterdam for the Dutch Good Growth Fund’s knowledge-sharing event on SME finance and the GIIN Impact Forum. We found the gatherings to be invaluable platforms for exchanging ideas, exploring opportunities, and reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainable development. 🌍 As Africa-focused impact investors, we strive to balance realism with optimism. The challenges ahead are significant, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) will require sustained support and increased investment. Yet, addressing the world’s most pressing issues is essential. Participating in meetings, panels, and events last month, we were inspired by the energy and enthusiasm we encountered. The collective determination we witnessed reaffirmed that progress is not only needed, but possible. #ImpactInvesting #InvestingInAfrica #SMEFinance #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs #AFSIC #AVCA #GIINImpactForum #DutchGoodGrowthFund #CaurisFinance

Grateful to Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT and the Kuo Sharper Initiative KSI for the invitation to participate in the "Hedging Currency Risk: Innovative Lending Strategies for SMEs in Africa Workshop" this week in Cambridge. It was an inspiring experience, bringing together a dynamic group of innovators and business leaders focused on unlocking capital for SMEs in Africa. The energy and creative solutions generated by the participants left us inspired and optimistic. A special thanks to Dina H. Sherif and Sayuri Sharper and their teams for hosting such an impactful event!#SMEs #AfricaFinance #ImpactInvesting #Entrepreneurship #FinancialInclusion #CurrencyHedging #Innovation #AfricaGrowth

We enjoyed partnering with The Baobab Network (Baobab Network, Niama El Bassunie, CFA) to lead another investor readiness training for a dozen of its portfolio companies (Cauris, Azer Songnaba, CFA, Alexander Raia). 🎓 Our training sessions are designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to optimize their capital structures and prepare for institutional debt investment. This collaboration aligns with our ongoing efforts to support African startups in achieving sustainable growth and making a lasting impact across the continent. 🌍 We’re eager to see how these innovative companies will leverage their learnings to scale and contribute to Africa’s dynamic startup ecosystem! 🚀 If you're an African VC, incubator, or accelerator, please reach out if you'd like us to help with a training for your portfolio companies. 📞 #impactinvesting #socialimpact #investorreadiness #technicalassistance #caurisfinance #startups #BaobabNetwork #AfricanStartups #Entrepreneurship #SDGs #FinancialInclusion

Cauris has partnered with Numida (YC W22) to fuel the growth of African MSMEs by providing tailored financing solutions. Together, we’re enabling access to capital for small businesses, empowering entrepreneurs to scale, create jobs, drive economic growth and support the achievement of the SDGs.   #FinancialInclusion #ImpactInvesting #MSMEs #CaurisFinance #Numida #Entrepreneurship #SDGs #GrowthCapital #InclusiveEconomies, #GenderLensInvesting https://lnkd.in/gz9TeZdv

A great partnership! Cauris Numida (YC W22) Mina Shahid Nelly M.

Cauris has partnered with Numida (YC W22) to fuel the growth of African MSMEs by providing tailored financing solutions. Together, we’re enabling access to capital for small businesses, empowering entrepreneurs to scale, create jobs, drive economic growth and support the achievement of the SDGs.   #FinancialInclusion #ImpactInvesting #MSMEs #CaurisFinance #Numida #Entrepreneurship #SDGs #GrowthCapital #InclusiveEconomies, #GenderLensInvesting https://lnkd.in/gz9TeZdv

Excited to share that Cauris Finance (Cauris, Azer Songnaba, CFA, Alexander Raia) recently conducted an in-depth investor readiness training for 55 participants from GSMA and GSMA’s Innovation Fund portfolio GSMA - Mobile for Development 🎓 Our investor readiness technical assistance program is designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with essential skills to optimize their capital structures and effectively prepare for institutional debt investment. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to empower African startups and to drive impactful growth across the continent. 🌍 Looking forward to seeing the incredible progress these companies will make as they scale their businesses and contribute to Africa’s thriving startup ecosystem!  #impactinvesting #socialimpact #investorreadiness #technicalassistance #caurisfinance #startups #GSMA #GSMAInnovationFund #AfricanStartups #Entrepreneurship