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🌍 Our 2nd edition in Kenya is going to have a strong focus on strengthening the investor community on the continent! Want in? Act before November 22! 🦾 Together with our partner Smart Africa, we are organising the exclusive ✨ Investor Experience ✨ - curated to connect local and international investors, and unite the community excited about Africa’s investment opportunities. 💡 Did you know that: * The total investment in Kenyan startups reached $150 million in 2023, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. * While #fintech and #agritech remain strong, sectors like #healthtech, #edtech, and renewable energy are rapidly gaining momentum. * 60% of Kenyan startups have a clear social or environmental mission. Not only are these startups driving sustainability, but 35% of them also reported increased revenue due to their impact-driven approach. 🎥 Hear more from Kai Isand, who’s organising this year’s Investor Experience – watch the video to get a glimpse of the special venue we have chosen for the event. 🌴 #junglevibes #bebold #buildtheworldyouwant 🎟️ NB! Investor Day registration closes on November 22! After this, you can still grab tickets for the main conference, but Investor Day is where you’ll truly dive into the heart of Africa’s investment scene. 👇 Link in the comments!👇 #Latitude59xKenya #Latitude59

Last week, Charles I. Nweke represented the Catalyst Fund at Ventures Platform's Africa Prosperity Summit. The summit, themed "Funding the Next Billion: Africa's VC Investment Landscape in a Post-ZIRP Era," brought together incredible speakers and panelists from the investment ecosystem across Africa and beyond. Here are Charles' 3 key takeaways from APS2024 ✅ Untapped potential: Africa's youthful population presents significant unrealized potential. The correlation between median age and economic prosperity seen in other emerging markets highlights opportunities for growth and innovation on the continent. ✅ Investing in talent: Equitable access to education and workforce development is critical for ensuring Africa's talent base can fully capitalize on the demographic dividend as the continent approaches peak productivity years and prepares to lead the global climate workforce of the future. ✅ Addressing diversity gaps: The persistent lack of investment in gender lens initiatives and diversity-focused strategies is no longer tenable. Collaborative, small-scale actions across ecosystem players can drive significant progress toward a more prosperous and inclusive Africa. A big thank you to Ventures Platform for hosting such a thought-provoking summit. We're excited about future collaborations to unlock Africa's full potential! 🚀 Lyndsay Holley Handler, Biola Alabi, Charlie Robertson, Maelis Carraro Maxime Bayen, Rasima Swarup, Javier Linares, Ngetha Mwangi, Valiullah Hashmi, Sydney Thiam, Maureen K.

This week Healthy Seaweed Co. Limited is attending #blueinvest Africa happening in Kenya 🇰🇪; we are delighted to be amongst “blue” startups selected to pitch our blue solutions 🌊🌍 BlueInvest Africa is an event, initiated by the European Commission taking place in on 3-4 July in Kenya. The conference aims to facilitate meetings between African entrepreneurs seeking financing and international investors scouting for opportunities, all centred around projects capable of propelling Africa’s blue economy forward. The focus for 2024 is to spotlight transformative projects within maritime and coastal sectors and interior waters, emphasising sustainable innovation, job creation, and marine ecosystem preservation. Also provide a platform for African-based companies and global investors to forge strategic alliances, exchange knowledge, and propel the blue economy to unprecedented heights. BlueInvest Africa 2024. BlueInvest Africa 2024 offers a comprehensive platform for learning, collaboration, and growth, making it an invaluable event for anyone interested in the sustainable blue economy. If around, Kindly say hello 👋💙 #Europeannations #blueinvestafrica2024 #bluesolutions🌊🇰🇪🇹🇿🇪🇺

We are unpacking the relevant questions at #AVPA2024conference. Join Kyle🌍🚀 Schutter of Grant & Co in this session in funding of local vs Expat founders. Register here for the conference : https://lnkd.in/dqUtqj5M

Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem is bubbling with potential, and Endeavor Catalyst is here to fuel the fire! At the recent Investor Breakfast in Nairobi, leading investors and visionary founders convened for a stimulating discussion, led by Michele Wanjiku (Head of Endeavor Catalyst Africa) and Maryanne Ochola (Managing Director at Endeavor Kenya). The room buzzed with energy! ⚡ Melvyn Lubega (Go1), Peter Njonjo (Selu Group), Ayman Essawy (Connect Money), and João Del Valle (EBANX) shared their invaluable insights, highlighting the immense potential and growing excitement surrounding Africa's tech scene and the value of Endeavor in their respective entrepreneur journeys. This breakfast wasn't just about investments – it was about igniting a movement! Today, Endeavor Catalyst has already invested in 26 companies in Africa, and there's room to grow this number immensely. Learn more about Endeavor Catalyst and these visionary leaders here: https://shorturl.at/Rkggn #EndeavorCatalyst #EndeavorKenya #Africa #Entrepreneurship #Investment #TheFutureIsHere

💸 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 Today, impact entrepreneurship suffers from a lack of funding. Demand is unable to match supply. Yet, investing in impact businesses means financing projects in the service of our social and environmental challenges. 💼 𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. Initiatives like the "Choose Africa" campaign, supported by AFD - Agence Française de Développement and BPI France, demonstrate the potential of targeted financial support to stimulate economic growth and innovation in Africa. 🔗 Find out more in our manifesto: https://swll.to/5R3N4iW #ManifesteGroupeSOS Alexandre Lourié Penelope Silice

🎯 A Unique Opportunity Awaits! Africa’s fundraising landscape in 2025 offers both significant challenges and rewarding opportunities. Join us for an in-depth webinar that prepares you for the road ahead in African valuations and fundraising. 📅 Date: 21st November 2024🕐 Time: 11:00 AM SAST👥 Speakers: Christiaan Jacobs, Lead Fundraising Consultant at Outsourced CFO & Marli Read, Regional Manager at Valutico This session offers you: ✨ Local Market Insights - Discover how regulatory environments, impact-driven investing, and regional dynamics influence valuations across Africa. 📊 Key Valuation Metrics for Investors - Understand which metrics investors prioritize, such as EBITDA and revenue multiples, and see how they apply specifically to African companies. 🚧 Addressing Africa’s Unique Challenges - Gain insights into common valuation hurdles in Africa, including liquidity constraints and deal size limitations, and learn how investors view these risks. 🛠️ Live Demo of the Valutico Platform - Watch a hands-on demo of the Valutico platform, featuring real case studies and expert commentary. 💬 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from two of the industry’s leading voices in African fundraising. Register today and secure your spot for this exclusive session!https://lnkd.in/evTKrZzB #Webinar2024 #Valuations #Fundraising #AfricanMarkets #InvestmentInsights #StartupAfrica #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #FutureOfFinance #InvestInAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricaInvesting #AfricanStartups #AfricaBusiness #ValuationMetrics #FinancialInnovation

WBAF NOTES ON EASTERN AFRICA - Baybars Altuntas, Executive Chairman of the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), undertook a study visit to Eastern African countries from 18 to 26 July. His observations, documented in an article for the Angel Investor Review, delve into the main dynamics of Eastern Africa with a particular focus on Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Eastern Africa is a region teeming with potential, propelled by a burgeoning youth population, diverse resources, and increasing technological adoption. This potential is evident in the entrepreneurial and innovation strides being made by Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Each of these countries showcases a unique ecosystem influenced by its economic, social, and political context, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of innovation within the region. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/dHJ3X3ie

Angel Investor Review's article explores the entrepreneurial landscape of #EasternAfrica, highlighting the potential in countries like #Ethiopia, #Madagascar, #Mauritius, and #Seychelles. - Ethiopia is emerging as a startup hub despite infrastructure challenges. - Madagascar's ecosystem thrives on grassroots initiatives, focusing on eco-tourism. - Mauritius is a FinTech leader with a favourable business environment but limited domestic market. - Seychelles emphasises sustainable entrepreneurship, leveraging its marine resources. The article concludes that Eastern Africa's unique ecosystems are evolving into dynamic innovation hubs, driven by government support, private sector initiatives, and grassroots movements. Euroyen Group Eastern Africa Association World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) IoD Natural Resources Group DMA Invest Government Blockchain Association Est-Grp BEDFORD PAY | BedfordPay.co.uk African Caribbean Sustainability and Investment Summit (ACSIS) World Coffee Alliance IoD Africa Group Renewables in Africa (RiA) uk FPN African Development Bank Group African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office For more details, you can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZvSuCbi #Africa #Investment #NaturalResources #InternationalTrade #Finance #Technology #Fintech

Mauritius positions itself as a hub for investors and innovators to make the country an attractive destination for them. We can take inspiration from leading global ecosystems such as India, and bridge it to Africa. 🌍🤝🏾🇮🇳 🇲🇺The Mauritian chapter of Africa Early Stage Investor Summit is our main contribution to this strategy, alongside a series of other events we’ve been working on with our partners in 2024. Our country already has many ingredients needed to develop a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, including favourable geography and jurisdiction, presenting a significant opportunity. However, 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐓𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠; 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐩. 🔑📉 #AESIS2024 #EarlyStageInvesting #MoAngels #AngelInvesting #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Africa #Mauritius