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🎬 We are delighted to share an interview we had with Axel Konjack, 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 Ringier. In this insightful conversation, Axel discusses Ringier's strategy for Subsaharan Africa, their commitment to particularly empowering local talents and young people, and their tech and data playbook driving the digital landscape across the continent. Co-produced by Norrsken22, Carlsquare, and Counder, this in-depth interview offers valuable insights into 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 digital 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 and Ringier’s critical role within it. Special thanks to Mosidi Modise for conducting this interview. Watch now to explore the strategies driving marketplaces innovation across the continent! Counder Conference 2025: Where emerging markets meet global capital!🎥✨ #Ringier #Marketplaces #Digitization #LeadershipInsights #InvestmentAfrica #connectedcapital #capetownevents #counderconference2025 #MergersAndAcquisitions #ecosystems

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 will bring together leading investors from around the world, with a special focus on Africa’s dynamic growth opportunities. We’re thrilled to feature visionary leaders who will share valuable insights into 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Gregor Henrik Unger, 𝗖𝗼-𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 caesar., one of Germany’s rising stars in the venture capital space. With extensive experience in South Africa’s market since 2006, Gregor has played a 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, with notable contributions to ventures like SEON and 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲. In 2023, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 caesar., an innovative emerging fund focusing on 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀. The fund, planned to raise €80M for its first round, takes a unique approach by 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴—dedicating time to understanding founders and their businesses. Gregor is setting new benchmarks for early-stage investing and fostering entrepreneurial growth across Europe and Africa. With deep market insights and years of experience in investing and bridging 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, Gregor’s expertise will be an invaluable addition to the discussions at 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. If you’re an investor interested in exploring Africa’s opportunities and connecting with top industry experts, learn more about 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 here: www.counder.com/conference #Investment #CounderConference2025 #AfricaInvestments #GregorUnger #VentureCapital #TechInnovation #EmergingMarkets #InvestInAfrica #CapeTown

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is bringing together leading investment experts and thought leaders from around the globe, with a special focus on 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. We’re thrilled to feature visionary leaders who will share their insights into 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲. Today, we’re excited to spotlight James Boardman, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 and 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. With a diverse career spanning 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, James has dedicated himself to driving innovation and unlocking opportunities across South Africa and Africa’s emerging markets. As a consultant for Bain & Company, among others, James provided strategic guidance to enterprises in industries ranging from technology to finance. Through Grey Heron Venture Partners, he now focuses on 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, and with Sunbird Capital Systems, he has advanced 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that address Africa’s critical challenges. His ability to identify, scale, and support transformative businesses has made him a 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. At Counder Conference 2025, James will bring his 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. If you’re an investor eager to connect with thought leaders like James and explore Africa’s transformative opportunities, join us at Counder Conference 2025: www.counder.com/conference #Investment #CounderConference2025 #AfricaInvestments #JamesBoardman #VentureCapital #EmergingMarkets #BusinessConsulting #SustainableGrowth #InvestInAfrica #CapeTown

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Today, together with our Lead Media Partner CNBC Africa we are announcing 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀 of Counder Conference 2025, set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa from January 29 to 31 2025. See their exclusive article here: https://lnkd.in/dZUME4XV The article highlights some of the exceptional 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽 of global and African leaders, including representatives from family offices, funds, and investors. International investors from an entrepreneurial background, like: - Shola Akinlade, Co-founder and CEO of Paystack, a fintech pioneer building scalable solutions for Africa’s digital economy. Paystack was sold to Stripe for USD 200m in 2020. - Fedor Holz, World Series of Poker Champion, CEO of Pokercode, with poker career earnings of USD 35m, now applying his strategic expertise to leadership and innovation as an investor. International family offices and businesses like: Ringier, 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴, 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗸𝗲, 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘇, Vogel and others. Pan-African investment leaders from various backgrounds like: - Olumide Soyombo, Co-founder of Bluechip Technologies and one of Africa’s leading angel investors, driving tech innovation across the continent. - Aguil Deng, Corporate Philanthropy leader at Bloomberg LP, dedicated to driving impactful social change and advancing economic opportunities globally. South Africa-based investors, like: - 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗻, Non-Executive Director at African Rainbow Capital, TymeBank, and Ubuntu-Botho Investments, and former CEO of Nedbank Group Limited, a leader in sustainable business practices and philanthropy. - 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗮𝗻, CEO of Montegray Capital and former CEO of FNB, recognized for his transformative leadership in banking and disruptive tech investments across Africa. Business veterans/capital allocators like: - Kuseni Dlamini, Chairman of Massmart & Aspen Pharma, with extensive experience in corporate leadership, strategic investments, and driving South Africa’s industrial growth. - Eric Idiahi, CEO of Evercorp Industries, a platform for energy, beverages and financial services companies out of Nigeria. As well as the partners of international funds like: Novastar Ventures, Norrsken22, TLcom Capital LLP, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, e4e, 4Di Capital, w3.fund & 𝗖𝗩𝗩𝗖. The conference’s Host Partner is Carlsquare and Lead Media Partner is CNBC Africa. This exceptional roster represents just a fraction of the visionary leaders and investors shaping the conversation at Counder Conference 2025. — For more details on attendance and partnership opportunities, visit: www.counder.com/conference

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Today, together with our Lead Media Partner CNBC Africa we are announcing 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of Counder Conference 2025, set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa from January 29 to 31 2025. See their exclusive article here: https://lnkd.in/dZUME4XV It outlines the 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 for the different days, with each of them highlighting different aspects of the world-class environment Cape Town offers, from sea to mountains and from art to cuisine: - 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 – 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯, 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 & 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯: The conference will be kicked off at this private, exclusive venue in Bishopscourt, offering a refined environment for thought-provoking dialogue. - 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘺 – 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: The main panels and program will happen at the renowned Norval Foundation, a cultural landmark celebrated for its contemporary African art and serene gardens. This elegant venue sets the tone for the conference, blending sophistication with inspiration. - 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘢𝘺 – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘯𝘴: The final day will be hosted at The Lawns, a picturesque venue overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This relaxed and scenic setting will be perfect for consolidating connections and reflecting on the conference insights. It will also be the base for interactive activities, like a conference hike. The conference’s Host Partner is Carlsquare and Lead Media Partner is CNBC Africa. For more details on attendance and partnership opportunities, visit: www.counder.com/conference Counder Conference 2025: Because real change happens face-to-face and in trusted environments.

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is set to bring together leading investors from across the globe, with a dedicated focus on 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. We’re thrilled to feature visionary leaders who will share valuable insights into 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 and the strategies shaping its future. Today, we’re excited to spotlight 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗻, a highly respected figure in South Africa’s corporate and philanthropic sectors. Tom serves as a 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, including Royal Bafokeng Holdings, UBUNTU-BOTHO INVESTMENTS, African Rainbow Capital, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, AFRICAN RAINBOW ENERGY 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, and TymeBank. He is also the former CEO of Nedbank, where his 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. Beyond his corporate achievements, Tom is a passionate advocate for philanthropy and conservation. As a Director of the Peace Parks Foundation and trustee of several charitable organizations, Tom is committed to restoring and preserving South Africa’s wild spaces. His unwavering dedication to both 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 reflects his vision for a more inclusive and sustainable future for the continent. An advocate for governance, innovation, and responsible investment, Tom brings a wealth of experience and invaluable insights to 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. If you’re an investor eager to explore Africa’s opportunities and connect with top global and African industry leaders, don’t miss Counder Conference 2025: www.counder.com/conference #Investment #CounderConference2025 #AfricaInvestments #TomBoardman #SustainableGrowth #Philanthropy #EmergingMarkets #InvestInAfrica #CapeTown

Ringier is supporting the Counder Conference 2025, taking place from January 29–31 in Cape Town, South Africa, as part of our commitment to fostering growth and innovation in Africa through our Marketplaces and Media businesses.   Under the theme “Trusted Connections in Cape Town. Investing in Africa & Around the Globe,” the conference will gather global family offices, institutional investors, and regional experts to explore investment opportunities across sectors like technology, real estate, consumer goods, and more.   We’re pleased to share that Axel Konjack, Head Ringier International Marketplace Unit and Member of the Group Executive Board, will join the conference to share insights and experiences how to build and scale digital businesses and to manage digital transformation across Sub-Saharan Africa.   As an active player on the continent, we believe in the power of partnerships and innovation to unlock Africa’s immense potential. Events like the Counder Conference play a crucial role in connecting ideas, people, and capital to drive sustainable progress.   Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eDdnKaf8 CNBC Africa, FARO, Michel Weiss, Hilda Kabushenga, Herbert Pasipamire, Leonard Stiegeler #africa #conference #connections #marketplaces #investment

We are excited to announce Ringier 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, set to take place from 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟵-𝟯𝟭 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in Cape Town. Founded in 1833, Ringier is a renowned Swiss media, marketplaces and technology group with a strong global footprint. With an 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟰𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, Ringier operates across various sectors, predominantly in digital marketplaces, online and print media as well as in digital sports media. Spanning both Europe and Subsaharan Africa, they have consistently invested in digitalisation and global expansion during the last two decades. Ringier is dedicated to 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 by operating market-leading online marketplaces, best-in-class media and entertainment brands, all supported by 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Ringier combines its 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, proving itself as an innovative leader in the digital landscape. We are honoured to have them on board as a partner for the Conference! #Ringier #Marketplaces #Digitization #LeadershipInsights #InvestmentAfrica #connectedcapital #capetownevents #counderconference2025 #MergersAndAcquisitions #ecosystems

🌍 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴! Ready to be at one of the most exclusive investor conferences of the year, in one of the most stunning locations globally? 🌍 I’m thrilled to announce our exclusive partnership between FOMO247 and Counder 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, which is from Jan 29-31 in Cape Town - where we’re bringing together the best of the best in global investments and tech. Imagine this 🤩: • 3 Days of exclusive networking and insights • Top investors & leaders from around the world • Limitless opportunities in Africa’s thriving markets With the theme 2025 “𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 & 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱,” this event is about more than just investment—it’s about building connections and shaping the future of emerging markets. And as you know, at FOMO247 we are all about connecting! Whether you’re an investor already deeply connected to the continent - or a global capital allocator/industry veteran with an interest to explore new markets for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something big. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect: ✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Connect with global VCs, family offices, and industry experts ✨ 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 & 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: Get the inside track on high-growth strategies and tech-driven transformation ✨ 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Explore the venture ecosystems fueling innovation across the continent 🌍✈️ All this is why I have partnered exclusively with the organizers to bring you this all-expense paid = free event and have gotten an exclusive allocation of 25 FOMO Berlin & Munich registrations for you to secure now. As seats are extremely limited & will go to the waitlist when oversubscribed, we do encourage you to sign up immediately. 👇 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐎𝐌𝐎 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩. 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 🌟 If you’re ready to see Africa’s potential firsthand and make valuable connections, join us in Cape Town! 🌟 Secure your spot now & be part of the future. Can’t wait to see who’ll be joining this incredible experience! ✈️✨ #CounderConference2025 #InvestInAfrica #EmergingMarkets #GlobalInvestors #CapeTown #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth

🌍 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 Ido Sum 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 will gather leading investment experts from around the globe, with a special focus on Africa’s thriving opportunities. We’re excited to feature 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 who will share valuable insights on 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸. Today, we’re proud to spotlight Ido Sum, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 TLcom Capital LLP. With a strong commitment to supporting transformative ventures in Africa, Ido has been instrumental in driving tech-enabled growth across the continent. Through TLcom Capital LLP, Ido invests in high-growth startups that are shaping Africa’s tech landscape and redefining industries. His 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 make him a key contributor to Counder Conference 2025. If you’re an investor interested in exploring Africa’s opportunities and connecting with top industry experts, learn more about Counder Conference 2025 here: www.counder.com/conference #Investment #CounderConference2025 #AfricaInvestments #IdoSum #TechGrowth #InvestInAfrica #CapeTown