Zephyr Management is a venture capital and private equity firm focused on middle-market and growth investments, including venture, growth equity, buyouts, and turnaround opportunities. It provides capital to small and medium enterprises across sectors such as financial services, business services, manufacturing, education, logistics, agriculture and food, packaging, telecommunications, distribution, environmental and facilities services, travel and publishing, healthcare, and consumer products. The firm typically takes both majority and minority stakes in companies with revenues roughly $30 million to $300 million and EBITDA between $2 million and $50 million, investing from about $0.2 million up to $75 million per deal. It targets opportunities in emerging markets and globally, with offices in New York, Bangalore, Nairobi, London, Mexico City, and the Cayman Islands.

Citi Foundation, established in 2020, is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in U.S.-based private sector companies addressing societal challenges. Through its $500 million Impact Fund, it makes equity investments, typically co-investing with other venture capital firms, in companies demonstrating proof of concept and potential for scale. The Foundation focuses on four verticals: the future of work, climate resilience, financial inclusion, and social infrastructure. It prioritizes investing in businesses led or owned by women and minorities, aiming to bridge gender and race gaps in the VC-funded startup world. Additionally, it has committed $50 million to the Black Entrepreneurs Investment Initiative, supporting tech-enabled ventures led by black founders to reduce the racial wealth gap.

Founded in London in 2009, TLG Capital is a private investment firm focused on empowering entrepreneurs in frontier markets, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. The company invests in sectors such as healthcare, finance, consumer goods, and real estate, aiming to create significant social, environmental, and developmental impact.

Founded in 2002 by Patrice Hoppenot, Investisseurs & Partenaires is a pioneering impact investment group dedicated to African Small and Medium Enterprises. Headquartered in Paris with offices across Africa, the firm invests in companies creating local value and long-term employment, focusing on sectors like health, transport, microfinance, and other ventures. Since inception, I&P has invested in over 90 companies across 16 countries, managing four pan-African funds totaling €135 million.

FEI OGEF is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Port Louis, Mauritius. The firm focuses on providing local currency financing solutions to companies that deliver affordable solar energy to off-grid communities in the region. By investing primarily in the energy and technology sectors, FEI OGEF aims to address the challenges of energy access while promoting sustainable development through innovative financing models.

Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa initiative provides Sustainable Development Opportunities.

IBL is an investment group active across sectors including financial services, agriculture, energy, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality and engineering, with a commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in its operations and investments.

Stellantis NV, established on January 16, 2021, through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, has become the world's fifth-largest automaker. The company encompasses 14 automobile brands and offers a diverse range of vehicles, including passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. In 2023, Stellantis reported a sales volume of 6.2 million vehicles and generated EUR 189.5 billion in revenue, with Europe being its largest market, contributing 44% of global sales. Stellantis is in the process of transforming into a sustainable mobility technology company, focusing on electrification and software strategies while fostering strategic partnerships. Additionally, Stellantis Ventures, the company’s corporate venture arm, invests in startups that develop innovative technologies related to sustainability and mobility, targeting sectors such as advanced materials, energy storage, autonomous driving, and connectivity.

HoaQ is a venture angel group established in 2020 and based in Dublin, Ireland. The organization focuses on supporting early-stage technology and tech-enabled startups across Africa and its Diaspora. By fostering a community of creators and operators, HoaQ aims to back entrepreneurs in their efforts to develop scalable businesses that can thrive in the African market.

Future Africa is a Lagos-based venture capital firm established in 2016, dedicated to empowering mission-driven founders and innovators to tackle significant challenges across the African continent. The firm focuses on creating a future where purpose and prosperity are accessible to all. Future Africa invests in a diverse array of sectors, including agriculture, data and artificial intelligence, e-commerce, education, finance, healthcare, and technology, among others. By supporting startups and entrepreneurs, Future Africa aims to foster the development of transformative solutions that contribute to the continent's economic growth and social progress.

GuarantCo Ltd. is a risk mitigation firm that specializes in enhancing local currency debt issuance for infrastructure projects in lower-income countries, primarily in Africa and Asia. Founded in 2005 and based in Mauritius, it provides contingent credit solutions, mainly in the form of guarantees, to facilitate debt financing for private, municipal, and parastatal sectors. GuarantCo also offers technical assistance to develop and structure transactions and supports local capacity building and capital market development. The company operates a diverse portfolio across 18 countries and two multi-country projects, with its activities managed by GuarantCo Management Company, which is part of the Cardano Development Group. By mobilizing local currency investment, GuarantCo aims to improve the availability of finance for infrastructure development and contribute to the growth of local financial markets.

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is a sovereign wealth fund established in 2005 by the Government of Qatar, headquartered in Doha with additional offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, New York, and Beijing. Its primary objective is to diversify Qatar's economy by investing in a wide range of asset classes, including public equity, fixed income, private equity, startups, real estate, and alternative assets. QIA focuses on making long-term strategic investments that complement the country’s wealth in natural resources, while avoiding investments in the domestic energy sector. The organization has a particular interest in infrastructure investments in the United States and seeks opportunities in startups in France. By building a diverse portfolio, QIA aims to position Qatar as an international hub for finance and investment management.

Development Partners International (DPI) is a prominent Pan-African private equity firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2007 by co-founders Miles Morland and Runa Alam, DPI focuses on leveraging strong local knowledge and expertise to invest in the African market. The firm has successfully built a diverse portfolio, managing over US$1.1 billion in assets across various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy. DPI's investment team, comprised entirely of African professionals, brings more than 100 years of collective experience in African investment, with a notable emphasis on gender diversity—over 40% of the team are women. This unique combination of local networks, language skills, and sector expertise enables DPI to effectively source and execute investment opportunities throughout the continent.

Lion's Head Global Partners is an investment bank based in London, established in 2008, that specializes in frontier and emerging markets, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm operates through two main subsidiaries: LHGP Asset Management, which focuses on investment management, and Lion's Head Global Partners, which offers financial advisory services and capital raising. The firm provides expertise across various sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, financial intermediation, and infrastructure, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities within these markets.

Sowefund is an investment platform that facilitates financing for innovative companies through crowdfunding. It specializes in participative financing by allowing investors to co-invest in startups, thus enabling them to diversify their portfolios and mitigate risks. The platform supports startups in their fundraising efforts by providing investment advisory services and analyzing relevant financial documents. By bridging the gap between entrepreneurs seeking capital and investors looking for opportunities, Sowefund plays a crucial role in fostering the growth of new ventures.

Founded in 2000, Emerging Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing across Africa. With offices in key African cities and Paris, the firm manages over $2 billion for investments in various sectors such as telecommunications, financial services, infrastructure, consumer goods, and logistics.

TRACE TV is an international media and entertainment brand that focuses on connecting with multicultural audiences through Afro-urban music and content. The company operates a multi-platform service that includes a subscription-based streaming model, offering live television, radio, and on-demand programs accessible via desktop and mobile devices. TRACE TV specializes in providing engaging and innovative digital content that encompasses various aspects of entertainment, including music, sports, and celebrity events. By maintaining a strong emphasis on narrative-driven storytelling, TRACE TV aims to deliver a unique and diverse viewing experience tailored to the preferences of its audience.

The Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is an economic development agency located in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2001. Its primary goal is to foster a robust private sector in developing and emerging countries, facilitating access to sustainable growth and development. BIO directly invests in private sector projects, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of the host countries. The agency's mandate emphasizes specific geographical targets, diverse financing tools, and a strong focus on the impact of its investments on development, aligning with international development goals. The management of BIO's assets is overseen by its executive management team, ensuring that its initiatives effectively support sustainable economic progress in the regions it serves.

French Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and based in Geneva, Switzerland. It operates as the first co-investment club specifically for qualified investors interested in supporting companies led by French entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage firms and growing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with revenues reaching several tens of millions of euros, particularly those aiming to enhance their international presence. French Partners typically invests between €1 million and €5 million, often taking minority stakes, either independently or in collaboration with other investors. The firm's mission is to facilitate the growth of innovative ventures founded and managed by French entrepreneurs globally.

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is a multilateral organization that operates under the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group. With an authorized capital of $2.0 billion, it aims to support economic development in its member countries by financing private sector projects that adhere to Shari’a law. ICD focuses on initiatives that create employment opportunities and enhance export capabilities. In addition to providing direct financing, ICD also mobilizes further resources for projects and promotes the growth of Islamic financing and capital markets, thereby fostering a sustainable economic environment in its member states.

Founded in 1996, Cauris Management is a private equity firm headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with an additional office in Lomé, Togo. It specializes in mid-market and growth-oriented investments across Francophone West Africa, focusing on companies with strong potential for growth and profitability.

Man Capital is the private equity fund and investment arm of the Mansour Group, established in 2010 and headquartered in London. The firm focuses on a range of investment strategies, including private equity, growth equity, real estate, and asset management. It aims to invest in various sectors such as business products and services, consumer products and services, energy, healthcare, information technology, infrastructure, life sciences, technology, and oil and gas. Man Capital primarily targets opportunities in Canada, seeking to leverage its expertise across these diverse industries.

Actis is a global investment platform focused on growth markets across Africa, Asia and Latin America. It delivers a multi-asset approach across private equity, energy, infrastructure and real estate, emphasizing long-term value creation through active ownership and local insight. Founded in 2004, Actis operates from multiple offices worldwide and employs over 200 staff, including around 120 investment professionals. Its investors' capital is at work in roughly 70 companies, spanning sectors and geographies, with a focus on intra-growth market investing to share knowledge across regions. Actis collaborates with management teams, entrepreneurs and governments to deliver sustainable, competitive returns.

Devon Energy is an independent energy company primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. With a focus on several top US shale plays, Devon holds significant acreage in the Permian Basin, Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins.