Verod Capital Management, established in 2008, is a Nigeria-based private equity firm with an additional office in Ghana. The company specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on growth capital and buyout transactions. Verod targets a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, business services, education, healthcare, agri-business, consumer goods, light manufacturing, and technology. It primarily invests in West African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, with a typical investment size ranging from $3 million to $20 million. Verod seeks majority or significant minority equity stakes in portfolio companies, aiming to hold these assets for four to seven years. The firm is known for its active, hands-on management approach, working closely with management teams to enhance governance, business practices, and profitability, ultimately positioning companies for successful exits.

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.

African Export-Import Bank is a multilateral financial institution established in 1993 to promote and facilitate trade among African countries and between Africa and the global marketplace. Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the Bank offers a range of financing programs, advisory services, and guarantee products aimed at enhancing intra- and extra-African trade. These services include short-term trade guarantees, working capital and supply chain finance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, and various bonding facilities for export contracts. The institution serves a diverse clientele, including governments, corporations, and financial institutions, providing additional services such as sovereign and corporate advisory, capital markets assistance, and trade information. With an authorized share capital of five billion US dollars, the Bank plays a crucial role in the development and diversification of trade across the continent.

Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2012, Big Sur Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests early and personally in exceptional founders. They focus on technology-based companies across various sectors, including B2B/B2C, SaaS, mobile, e-commerce, AI, big data, IoT, AR/VR, climate tech, cybersecurity, digital health, and more, primarily based in Southern Europe.

Gemcorp Capital is an independent investment management firm established in 2014 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Africa and Asia. The firm specializes in investments across emerging markets, focusing on various sectors and asset classes, including macro, public debt, private debt, and equity strategies. Gemcorp's team consists of 25 professionals, many of whom have prior experience at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, bringing a wealth of knowledge in emerging markets. The firm is dedicated to thorough investment processes, encompassing deal origination, structuring, and comprehensive due diligence, alongside robust operational controls to manage risk effectively. Additionally, Gemcorp provides investment advice and engages in co-investment opportunities, reflecting its commitment to creating value across its investment activities.

Helios Investment Partners, established in 2004, is a London-based private equity firm focused on Africa. It invests in a broad range of sectors, including telecommunications, media, financial services, power, and consumer goods, among others. The firm engages in various investment types such as buyouts, growth equity, and structured investments in listed entities. Helios typically invests between $15 million to $200 million per transaction, with a preference for board seats in its portfolio companies. It primarily targets Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.

Established in Barcelona in 2017, 4Founders Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in high-growth technology companies. The firm prioritizes investments in businesses with strong teams, market-tested products, and clear revenue models. Typically investing €100K to €4M per company over time, the team brings extensive experience as founders and CEOs of successful tech companies.

FinRebel is a venture capital firm located in New York, focused on investing in companies within the fintech, ed tech, digital health, and digital events sectors. The firm emphasizes a patient capital approach, aligning with purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are committed to making a positive impact in the world. Through its investments, FinRebel aims to support innovative businesses that contribute to social and economic improvement.

Founded in Barcelona in 2016, Lanai Partners is an angel group that invests in digital startups across Spain. They collaborate with industry experts to maximize the value of their investments.

Gramercy Funds Management LLC, founded in 1998 by Robert Koenigsberger, is a hedge fund manager based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico City, and Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in emerging markets, providing investment solutions that encompass both alternative and long-only strategies. Gramercy is known for its expertise in distressed debt, but it has adapted its investment approach to include a broader range of instruments as the market has evolved. With a strong emphasis on fundamental analysis and bottom-up stock selection, the firm manages client-focused portfolios for a diverse clientele, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. Gramercy’s investment professionals possess extensive experience in emerging markets, supported by a dedicated research team that enhances their decision-making capabilities through deep local insights and market knowledge.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) serves as America's development bank, focusing on financing solutions to pressing challenges in the developing world. DFC collaborates with the private sector to invest in projects that foster job creation in emerging markets across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and support for small businesses and women entrepreneurs. The corporation is committed to adhering to high standards that prioritize environmental sustainability, human rights, and worker rights in all its investments.

ICF Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in February 2010. It specializes in direct investments and manages venture capital funds with a focus on supporting mid-sized companies in Catalonia. ICF Capital primarily targets sectors such as information technology, biotechnology, social services, and electronics, among others. The firm typically invests between €0.5 million and €2.4 million in companies with annual sales ranging from €0.3 million to €100 million, often acquiring minority stakes. It operates as a subsidiary of the Institut Català de Finances, a public financial institution established in 1985 to enhance funding access for enterprises in Catalonia. ICF Capital manages two venture capital firms, ICF Capital Expansió II and ICF Venture Tech II, and aims to foster the growth of innovative startups and mid-market companies through its investment activities.

Cabiedes & Partners is a Madrid-based venture capital firm focusing on seed and early-stage investments in Spain, with a primary emphasis on the Internet sector and fintech, and broader exposure to B2C, retail, IoT, and technology sectors. It mainly targets opportunities in Spain, particularly Madrid and Barcelona, and typically commits between €50,000 and €500,000 in initial rounds, with €1 million to €2 million in follow-ons. The firm aims to acquire roughly 10% to 20% of portfolio companies and uses personal capital for its investments.

Public Investment Corporation is a government-owned investment management company based in Pretoria, South Africa, focused on managing investments for the public sector. It serves pension funds and other nationally critical funds, including the Government Employees Pension Fund and various social security, development, and guardian funds. The firm uses a mix of internal and external fund managers to deploy capital and is governed by a board of directors. While owned by the government, it operates in a manner comparable with private-sector asset managers and is one of the largest investment managers in Africa.

Satya Capital is an independent investment firm focused on providing long-term growth capital to African businesses. It partners with entrepreneurs to build world-class companies, investing between $20m and $150m across sectors such as Consumer & Retail, Healthcare, TMT, and Financial Services.