Zephyr Management, L.P. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in middle market, distressed/ vulture, seed/startup, early venture, emerging growth, mid venture, late venture, buyout, industry consolidation, recapitalization, mezzanine, turnarounds, industry consolidation, recapitalization, and private equity investments. The firm provides growth capital and prefers to invest in small and medium enterprises in financial services, business services, niche manufacturing, education, logistics, agri-business, packaging and labeling, telecommunications, distribution companies, environmental and facilities and services, travel and tourism services, publishing, healthcare, business-to-business, consumer products and services. It also invests in the rural segments with a focus on food, beverage, and agriculture and emerging markets. It seeks to invest in India, Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Benin, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Korea, Mexico, United States, Canada, and Europe. The firm invests between $0.2 million and $75 million in companies having enterprise values between $25 million and $150 million. It prefers to invest in companies generating revenues between $30 million and $300 million and having an EBITDA between $2 million and $50 million. The firm acquires both majority and minority stakes in firms. Zephyr Management, L.P. was founded in 1994 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices in Bangalore, India; Cayman Islands; Nairobi, Kenya; London, United Kingdom; and Mexico D.F., Mexico.

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".

Bamboo Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2007, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and additional offices in Bogotá, Luxembourg City, Nairobi, and Singapore. The firm focuses on impact investing, targeting early-stage and middle-market companies across various sectors, including microfinance, fast-moving consumer goods, financial inclusion, healthcare, education, energy, agriculture, and sanitation. Bamboo Capital Partners aims to invest globally, typically seeking equity investments ranging from $0.25 million to $9 million. By combining geographical and sector expertise, the firm endeavors to foster businesses that generate both financial returns and positive social impact.

British International Investment is a development finance institution and impact investor based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1948 and wholly owned by the UK Government's Department for International Development, BII aims to foster long-term economic growth and sustainability in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and South Asia. The institution invests across various sectors, including infrastructure, health, and agribusiness, with a focus on job creation and business development. BII provides financial support through debt, equity capital, and mezzanine financing, both directly and via intermediaries, catering to a wide range of industries such as distribution, education, consulting, logistics, and electronics.

MacKinnon, Bennett & Company is a Montreal-based merchant bank established in 2007 that specializes in sourcing, structuring, and managing private investments in various sectors, primarily focusing on renewable energy and urban infrastructure services. The firm targets investments in clean energy, intelligent transportation, LED lighting, and energy storage, aiming to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns. MacKinnon, Bennett & Company serves a diverse clientele, including high net worth individuals, family offices, corporate clients, and institutional investors, leveraging its expertise to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in these emerging markets.

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.

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.

Mitsubishi Corporation, established in 1954, is a global, diversified business enterprise with operations spanning virtually every industry. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company develops and operates businesses ranging from natural resources development to investment in retail, infrastructure, financial products, and manufacturing of industrial goods. Its extensive portfolio includes segments such as industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, living essentials, and environmental business. Mitsubishi Corporation's activities have evolved beyond traditional trading operations, encompassing project development, production, and manufacturing, often in collaboration with global partners. The company's subsidiary, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), based in New York, USA, was founded in 2012 and focuses on creating sustainable businesses across various industries, leveraging its global market knowledge and expertise in financing and investing.

InfraCo Africa, established in 2004 and based in London, United Kingdom, is an infrastructure investor dedicated to alleviating poverty through investment in sub-Saharan infrastructure projects. The company focuses on funding and developing projects in sectors or regions where the private sector typically hesitates to invest at an early stage. By bearing the time and cost risks associated with initial project development, InfraCo Africa facilitates the transition of these projects from concept to bankable investment opportunities. Once the viability of a project is demonstrated, InfraCo aims to exit by transferring ownership to private sector developers and financiers, thereby mobilizing further private investment and enhancing infrastructure in underserved areas.

Khosla Impact, established in 2013, is an impact investment firm based in Menlo Park, California. It focuses on assisting high-impact entrepreneurs who develop products and services for the three billion people at the bottom of the world's economic pyramid. The firm invests in for-profit enterprises serving low-income individuals and small businesses in emerging markets, with a primary focus on South Asia. Khosla Impact encourages experimentation and supports entrepreneurs passionate about solving socio-economic challenges through technology and innovative business models.

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.

ENGIE is an international energy company that focuses on providing sustainable energy solutions while promoting a transition to a carbon-neutral world. The company operates across various sectors, including electricity, natural gas, and energy services, with a strong commitment to lowering energy consumption and enhancing environmental impacts. ENGIE is a major player in Brazil, where it holds significant installed power generation capacity, primarily from clean, renewable sources. With operations spanning nearly 70 countries worldwide and a workforce of approximately 152,900 employees, ENGIE is dedicated to reconciling economic growth with social progress and environmental preservation. The firm’s history includes the merger of Gaz de France and Suez in 2008, followed by the acquisition of International Power in 2012 and a subsequent rebranding in 2015. Engie continues to prioritize its role in the energy transition while maintaining its position as a leading energy provider both in established and emerging markets.

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) is a South Africa-based private equity firm specializing in the development and management of long-term infrastructure funds. AIIM invests in unlisted equity across various sectors, including roads, power, telecommunications, and social infrastructure, in East, West, and Southern Africa. With USD1.9 billion in equity under management across seven funds, AIIM actively manages investments, targeting a mix of core and core-plus infrastructure assets, with a focus on renewable energy and ESG considerations.

KawiSafi Ventures is a venture capital firm.

Persistent is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and based in Nairobi, Kenya. The company specializes in investing in and developing businesses in underserved markets, with a particular emphasis on early-to-growth-stage enterprises in sectors such as climate, renewable energy, e-mobility, agricultural technology, solar, and water. Persistent aims to provide operational and strategic support to exceptional entrepreneurs, facilitating access to essential services for low-income households, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm focuses on initiatives that enhance energy access, enabling customers to benefit from electric light, mobile phone charging, and other basic energy services. Through its venture-building model, Persistent seeks to generate both attractive financial returns and significant social and environmental impact.