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.

Africa Oil is a Canadian oil and gas company with assets in Kenya and Ethiopia as well as Puntland (Somalia) through its 41% equity interest in Africa Energy Corp. Africa Oil's East African holdings are within a world-class exploration play fairway with a total gross land package in this prolific region in excess of 200,000 square kilometers. The East African Rift Basin system is one of the last of the great rift basins to be explored. Several new significant oil discoveries have been announced in the Lokichar basin of Kenya in which the Company holds a 50% interest along with operator Tullow Oil plc. The Company is listed on the TSX and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbol "AOI".

Stellantis Ventures invests in early and later-stage startups developing cutting-edge technologies for the automotive and mobility sectors, focusing on sustainability.

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.

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.

Echoing Green, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization based in New York, founded in 1987. It focuses on supporting social entrepreneurs by providing seed funding through its fellowship program, which has disbursed over $37 million to nearly 700 entrepreneurs. The organization is dedicated to fostering next-generation talent to address significant global challenges. It runs various initiatives, including the Open Society Black Male Achievement Fellowship, which aims to enhance the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States, and the Work on Purpose program, which offers career training. Echoing Green has cultivated a global community of emerging leaders who have launched impactful organizations, including Teach For America and City Year, thereby contributing to social innovation and change.

The World Bank Group is an international organization that provides financial and technical assistance to low- and middle-income countries. Established in 1944, it consists of five institutions and has over 10,000 employees across more than 120 offices worldwide. The group offers low-interest loans, grants, and interest-free credits to support development projects in areas such as education, health, infrastructure, and environmental management. It also provides analytical and advisory services, guarantees and risk management products, and invests in businesses and governments. The World Bank Group's mission is to reduce poverty and support development by promoting sustainable growth and shared prosperity in developing countries.

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.