GoviEx Uranium is a Canada-based mineral resources company focused on the exploration and development of uranium properties in Africa. It holds an 80% interest in the Madaouela uranium project in north-central Niger and owns 100% of the Mutanga project in Zambia, as well as the Falea project in Mali. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Savannah Energy is a United Kingdom-based oil and gas company primarily focused on energy production in Nigeria, where it holds a controlling interest in the Accugas midstream business. This segment supplies gas to power stations that contribute over 20% of Nigeria's power generation capacity. Savannah Energy also operates gas transportation and distribution systems across sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to its activities in Nigeria, the company is actively engaged in exploring and developing its flagship assets in the Agadem Rift Basin in Niger, with plans to achieve first oil production in the near future. The company's operations extend across Nigeria, Cameroon, and Niger, with the majority of its revenue generated from Nigeria.

Bharti Enterprises is a prominent business group based in India, known for establishing successful operations in sectors such as telecom, insurance, retail, and food. The company launched its telecom services by offering mobile services in Delhi, and its flagship entity, Bharti Airtel, has become one of the leading telecom providers globally, ranking among the top four wireless operators. Bharti Enterprises operates under the 'Airtel' brand in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, including India, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria, among others, and also has mobile operations in Jersey and Guernsey. In recent years, Bharti Enterprises has diversified its portfolio to explore emerging business opportunities within the Indian economy.

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.

Fast Forward is a venture studio—and early-stage fund—that builds and backs companies to unlock prosperity through technology. Fast Forward’s venture studio selects up to 10 ideas and founding teams annually—with priority on platform and infrastructure plays—in sectors including (but not limited to) B2B, Fintech, eCommerce, Edtech, Healthcare, Logistics, Deep Tech, SaaS, Future of Work, and Blockchain. Fast Forward recruits dynamic entrepreneurs advancing concepts we believe will fast track to scale to at least 10M people and achieve >$10m ARR value in 3-5 years. As a fund, Fast Forward invests pro rata in future rounds of venture studio companies and makes select investments in pre-seed African startups. At Fast Forward, we put startup founders first. African entrepreneurs founding successful tech companies offer huge potential for exponential impact across the continent. African founders have the ability to scale business and social solutions, modernize economies, improve day to day lives and create jobs and upward mobility. Africa’s founder class can also bring additional benefits to the continent through philanthropy and positive political reform.

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.

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.

CIBC Capital Partners is a Toronto-based investment firm specializing in direct, fund, and mezzanine investments. It provides subordinated debt and equity to mid- and late-stage private or public companies for growth financing, acquisitions, management buyouts, and recapitalizations. The firm prefers investments in later-stage companies undergoing financial restructurings, with a focus on sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Financials, and Technology. It typically invests CAD10-20 million ($9.81-$19.61 million) per company, based primarily in Canada, Europe, and Australia.

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.

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 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.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is committed to providing assistance to the world's poorest and most vulnerable populations. This agency reflects a longstanding American tradition of humanitarian support, which aligns with both U.S. foreign policy interests and the values of compassion and human dignity. USAID aims to foster sustainable development and improve living conditions in struggling communities globally. Its mission signifies a collective American responsibility to aid those in need, promoting a vision where such assistance is no longer required. Through various programs and initiatives, USAID seeks to create lasting impacts that enhance the quality of life and empower individuals to build better futures.

Founded in 1969, Macquarie Group is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment, and funds management services. It offers a diversified range of services to clients across industries such as resources, energy, financial institutions, infrastructure, real estate, and more. With over 13,000 employees in 28 countries, Macquarie had assets under management of $US359 billion as of September 2013.

Founded in 1855, TD Securities offers comprehensive investment banking services. It provides equity and commodity research, mergers & acquisitions advisory, debt capital markets services, and global transaction banking solutions including trade finance, cash management, and correspondent banking.

Raymond James Financial is a U.S.-based financial services company headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, founded in 1962. It provides investment banking and wealth management services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, public offerings, debt origination, and restructuring across sectors such as technology, energy, healthcare, financial services, and more. Its wealth management arm offers financial planning, insurance and investments. The firm operates through specialized groups such as Raymond James & Associates for wealth management and Raymond James Technology and Communications Investment Banking Group for tech and telecom advisory, leveraging in-house research to deliver independent advice and long-term value for clients at all stages.

RBC Dominion Securities is the full-service brokerage and wealth management brand of the Royal Bank of Canada, operating within RBC Wealth Management. Based in Toronto, it serves individuals, families, charitable foundations, and businesses in Canada with financial planning, investment advice, tax management, estate planning, and other wealth management solutions, providing access to investment products and advisory services to grow and protect client assets.

Haywood Securities is an investment banking and investment firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 1981. It provides investment banking, sales and trading, research, portfolio management, equity capital markets, and correspondent clearing services to institutional and retail clients, serving mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, technology, and related industries.

Founded in 1975, The Vanguard Group is an investment management firm offering a wide range of low-cost mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, advice, and related services. Its clients include individuals, institutional investors, financial advisors, and global investors.

BMO Capital Markets is a full-service financial services firm based in Toronto and part of BMO Financial Group. It provides investment banking and corporate banking services to corporate, institutional, and government clients, including equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, securitization, treasury and risk management, debt and equity research, and institutional sales and trading. The firm serves clients across sectors such as aerospace, food, chemicals, mining, healthcare, energy and power, and media and entertainment, delivering a broad range of products and services to support capital raising, financing, and advisory needs.

Vodafone Group is a multinational telecommunications company offering mobile and fixed-line services, including voice, messaging, data, broadband and television. It provides converged offerings under brands such as GigaKombi and Vodafone One, and serves business customers with IoT connectivity, cloud and security services, IP transit, and international voice and messaging. It operates mobile and fixed networks across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and provides mobile money through M-Pesa in Africa. The company also offers machine-to-machine solutions, roaming, and carrier services, and sells services through branded stores and partners. It is headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom, and dates back to 1984.

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.