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🕴️Edge Growth’s Fana Mnguni features on the investment panel at Founders Foundation!  On August 25th, the Founders Foundation, in partnership with Outsourced CFO and Investec, hosted a pivotal event focused on enhancing the productivity of the SMME ecosystem. This gathering brought together founders, accelerators, and corporates to explore how programmatic solutions and investment readiness can drive business growth. Fana Mnguni, Associate Principal at Edge Growth and one of our senior dealmakers took to the stage to share valuable insights from an investor’s perspective. In his address, Fana; → Highlighted critical challenges faced by entrepreneurs  → Identified emerging trends in investment, with a particular focus on the Green Economy and FinTech.  → Noted increased investment in value chain transformation and social impact initiatives as key areas of interest. This event was a powerful call to align programmatic support with investment strategies, paving the way for small business success 💫

  A Remarkable Beginning for Summit: Market Adoption Exceeds Expectations Three weeks after the launch of Summit, we are thrilled and deeply encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive market response. From some of the largest funds in Europe to Swiss family offices and US challenger banks, there is an extraordinary interest in what we are building. These potential partners are eager to allocate over $2 billion in funding, underscoring the immense confidence in our vision. In parallel, we have successfully onboarded more than €50 million in high-quality deal flow, a testament to the calibre of companies recognising the unique opportunity that Summit provides. Although these are early days, the traction we've achieved highlights the strength of the market's belief in our approach. Our immediate focus now is on identifying and curating 50 high-quality companies, from seed to Series B, with exponential growth potential. These will be carefully presented to our network of Summit Funders, ensuring a match between visionary entrepreneurs and forward-thinking investors. We are deeply grateful for the momentum we've gained so far and remain committed to delivering outstanding results as we move forward on this exciting journey. https://www.summit.deals/

After braving yet another year of headwinds, what lies ahead for Asia's private equity landscape in 2025? As the region adapts to shifting market dynamics, secondaries and private credit are expected to remain dominant trends. An analysis by Ngoc Nguyen for DealStreetAsia:

🎉 After we shared our key takeaways from 100 successful transactions, what have we learned about the appetite on the #investor side? 📽️ Our Head of IR & Impact, Juliane v. Boeselager, gives her main impressions and call to action in this short video. But we also have some interesting statistics for you: 💡 We raised more than EUR 85m in total 💡 The most active investor types across all 100 transactions by numbers were business angels and single-family offices (56%), impact and VC funds (18%) and foundations (15%)                                   💡 The impact ventures and funds we supported are active in 11 European countries and 9 different impact sectors                             💡 We saw a wide range of investor ticket sizes, from around EUR 50k up to 4m. 💯 Our big thank you goes to all the amazing #impactinvestors we collaborated with over the past 11 years for their expertise, trust and commitment! If you haven't done so yet, join us on the #impact ride and let's empower all the fantastic #impactventures and #socialenterprises out there to scale and thrive. There has never been a better time to invest for impact and put the money where the values are. Bjoern Struewer Felix Oldenburg Ashoka BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Toniic Bundesinitiative Impact Investing Impact Europe EBAN - European Business Angel Network #impactinvesting #impactfinance #bethechange #socialfinance

We’ve seen green shoots when it comes to VC spending in the UK, and our most recent Venture Pulse report highlights a significant rebound in UK VC investment during Q2 🌱 Join us online on Thurs 19 September, from 12:00 to 13:00 as we analyse the trends from H1 2024! 🚀 Secure your place here: https://lnkd.in/ea8xAx_v Alongside a panel of major UK VCs, we will discuss: 🌎 Global and regional insights when it comes to VC investments 📊 Emerging trends: explore the latest investment themes, where the money is coming from and why 🤑 Top sectors: We will explore which sectors and technologies are receiving the most investment, and why. If you are an investor, entrepreneur, business owner or founder, then this event is perfect for you. For further insights, check out our Q2 2024 #VenturePulse report in the comments! #VC #venturecapital #SeriesA #Seed

Meet Hans Albert Allik, our team's financial mastermind and the visionary behind Investonian. Hans’s Personal Journey: Hans is an avid follower of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, with a keen interest in the valuation of financial instruments. His early investment experiences taught him that many seemingly cheap stocks are undervalued for a reason. This realization led him to the crucial question: how to identify truly undervalued stocks? Why Hans is Building Investonian: Investing is a highly personalized endeavor, with each individual having unique needs and preferences. Hans believes that finding the right platform to match these needs is nearly impossible. This is why he is dedicated to creating Investonian, a customizable platform that empowers users to make better financial decisions by tailoring stock selection to their specific criteria. Join us and explore the world of investing with Hans! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and profiles of our exceptional team members! #Investonian #Leadership #Finance #Investing #Entrepreneurship #CFO #Innovation #Teamwork #Startup

It was great to open the session on the "Capital Stack" at 3-Space 2024. I spoke about the different forms of capital and various types of investors across the spectrum of capital - each with different risk, return and impact objectives. I also highlighted the importance of entrepreneurs finding investors that are the right fit for their venture at each stage of growth. Investors provide so much for than just financing so it is critical for entrepreneurs to find the right partners. Thanks ImpactVC, Rothschild & Co, UpLink - World Economic Forum and Better Society Capital for convening this important gathering that brought together so many inspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors and industry experts. It was great to catch up with old friends and colleagues as well as as meet many new ones! #innovation #entrepreneurship #venture #impact #sustainability #finance #capital #VC

What does 2025 hold for Asia's private equity landscape after braving another year of headwinds? As the region adjusts to evolving market dynamics, secondaries and private credit are projected to continue as key trends. Ngoc Nguyen explores this in an analysis for DealStreetAsia: https://lnkd.in/dMs-gKeU

Our next speaker is a GLOBAL LEADER in impact investing, with over 20+ years of experience. From shaping responsible investment strategies to collaborating with world-renowned professionals, this powerhouse has made waves across the globe, raising $1.1 BILLION for investment funds in the last two years alone. 🌟 Stay tuned for the reveal — 24hrs to go. #newspeaker #announcement #dubaievents #business #entrepreneurship #personalgrowth #gladiatorsummit

Last night, I had the distinct pleasure of moderating an enlightening panel discussion at Hult Business School for the Finance Across Borders, focusing on the pivotal role of investors in today's dynamic landscape. I want to extend my gratitude to our esteemed panelists - Vitaliy Schafer, Michael Schlein, Sam Poon and Marcelo Carrullo for their invaluable insights and engaging discussions on the intersection of venture capital, technology, innovation, and social impact. #HultBusinessSchool #FinanceWithoutBorders #VentureCapital #Innovation #GlobalFinance #ThankYou