Kukula Capital is an impact investment firm based in Lusaka, Zambia, established in 2009 through a joint venture between Danish and Zambian partners. The company specializes in venture finance and private equity, focusing on small and growing businesses in Zambia. It operates primarily in two areas: Fund Management and Advisory. Kukula Capital manages two venture funds, which provide capital and expertise to Zambian growth companies, aiming to build a diversified investment portfolio that delivers both financial and social returns. With offices in Lusaka and Solwezi, the firm leverages its strong local network and understanding to identify companies with promising long-term growth potential. Additionally, Kukula Capital offers advisory services that facilitate investments alongside their funds and assist international companies in entering the Zambian market. The firm's name, "Kukula," signifies growth in local dialects, reflecting its commitment to fostering economic development in the region. Kukula Capital is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia.

AHL Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2007, with its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, and additional offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Lusaka, Zambia; and Accra, Ghana. The firm specializes in providing growth capital to companies in sectors such as energy access, financial inclusion, agriculture, and climate solutions, with a particular focus on Eastern and Southern Africa. AHL Venture Partners is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by making swift investment decisions and participating in subsequent funding rounds. The firm emphasizes ongoing business support and has teams on the ground that possess a deep understanding of the local business environments in which they operate.

Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd. is an investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. In direct investments, it seeks to make early stage, mid stage, late stage, equity capital, mezzanine investments, long term investment loans and co-investments in small and medium enterprises. For fund of fund investments, the firm seeks to invest in private equity funds. The firm does not invest in companies involved in production of or trade in weapons and munitions; gambling and equivalent enterprises, production of or trade in alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and illegal drugs; production or activities involving forced labour or child labour; production of or trade in any product or activity deemed illegal under host country legislation or regulations or international conventions and agreements; trade in wildlife or wildlife products regulated under CITES; production or use of or trade in hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, unbounded asbestos fibers, products containing PCBs and chemicals subject to international phase-outs or bans; manufacturing of equipment and appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons and other substances regulated under the Montreal Protocol; production of or trade in pharmaceuticals subject to international phase-outs or bans; production of or trade in pesticides/herbicides subject to international phase-outs or bans; production of or trade in ozone depleting substances subject to international phase-out; unsustainable fishing methods such as blast fishing and drift net fishing in the marine environment using nets in excess of 2.5 km in length; Cross-border trade in waste and waste products, unless compliant with the Basel Convention and the underlying regulations, and any business relating to pornography and/or prostitution. It will not finance operations covered by the EDFI Exclusion list. The firm will also continue to exclude itself from participating in production chains for coal, uranium, oil and natural gas production. It primarily invests in agribusiness, cleantech, forestry, energy conservation, renewable energy, health services, power generation, manufacturing, telecommunications, and services, power plants, logistics and communications equipment. The firm also invests in companies that can generate environmental or social benefit. It can invest in microfinance and infrastructure projects. The firm also finances ventures that use Finnish technology. It seeks to finance projects in developing countries and Russia. The firm typically invests risk capital in medium-sized private projects sponsored by a Finnish company or with some other link to Finnish interests initiated in developing countries based in OECD region with a focus on China, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka or transition economies outside European Union with a focus on Russia and Finland. The firm pursues co-investment opportunities in countries that are Finland’s development cooperation partners including Mozambique, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kenya, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Nepal, Egypt, Namibia, and Peru. It structures its investments in the form of equity capital; mezzanine financing including unsecured subordinated loans, preferred shares, and convertible bonds; investment loans; a combination of these; and guarantees. The firm primarily invests between EUR 1 million ($1.17 million) and EUR 10 million ($ 11.77 million). The firm makes equity investments as minority shareholder wherein it invests no more than 30 percent of the capital of the company being financed. It provides medium to long-term investment loans in usually dollar or euro, which can cover about one-third of the project’s total financing requirement. The firm seeks to make minority investments in a project and primarily co-invests with other development finance institutions in projects that do not directly involve Finnish business. Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd. was founded in 1980 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

Midnight Sun Mining Corp. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties in Africa, with a primary focus on copper, cobalt, nickel, and gold deposits. The company holds a 60% interest in the Solwezi licenses, which encompass 506 square kilometers in the Zambia-Congo Copper Belt, a region known for its rich mineral resources. Located 450 kilometers northwest of Lusaka, Zambia, the Solwezi licenses are adjacent to the Kansanshi mine, Africa's largest copper/gold mine operated by First Quantum Minerals. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Midnight Sun Mining aims to discover world-class copper deposits in this prolific mining district, which is also home to major operators like Barrick, Rio Tinto, Glencore, and Ivanhoe Mines.

GoviEx Uranium Inc. is a mineral resources company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in the acquisition, exploration, and development of uranium projects in Africa. The company holds an 80% interest in the Madaouela project located in north-central Niger, which serves as its primary focus. Additionally, GoviEx owns 100% of the Mutanga project situated near Lusaka, Zambia, and the Falea project in Mali. Established in 2006 and formerly known as Govi High Power Exploration Inc., GoviEx is dedicated to the evaluation and development of its uranium properties, particularly in the West African region, contributing to the global uranium supply.

Inside Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Bambous, Mauritius, established in 2013. The firm focuses on investing in growth-stage companies across selected Southeast African countries, aiming to create value through equity investments. Inside Capital Partners emphasizes the importance of high-level information, targeted geographic focus, and a robust network of operational and business experts. The team, which has strong regional ties, operates from offices in Mauritius and Zambia while collaborating with partners in other countries. The firm actively engages with entrepreneurs and leverages its extensive network to accelerate the development of small and medium-sized enterprises.

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.

SN Power invests in clean, renewable energy on commercial basis in emerging markets. The company has operations in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central America and the focus is to acquire, develop, construct and operate hydropower assets. SN Power has several running Hydropower plants in The Philippines, Laos, Zambia and Panama, and the company consist of a multinational team of people employed globally in its operations and projects. In addition to the operating assets, SN Power has an office in Amsterdam, Netherlands and is Head-quartered in Oslo, Norway.

Warner Music Group is a prominent music company engaged in recording, publishing, and providing artist services through various international affiliates and licensees. As the third-largest of the major record companies, Warner Music generates the majority of its revenue from its recorded music segment, which includes well-known labels such as Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and Elektra Records. The company boasts a roster of successful artists, including Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Additionally, Warner Music's publishing division, Warner Chappell, represents over 150,000 songwriters and composers, encompassing a diverse array of talents, both from within its own roster and from other labels. This extensive catalog includes the management of more than one million musical works.

AAF SME Fund is a private equity fund for food production and processing SME's managed by Databank Agrifund Manager Limited. Databank Agrifund Manager Limited (DAFML) is a Mauritian registered pan-African focused private equity group with specialty interest in agriculture and food production value chains. DAFMLs investment principle is aligned with preserving the basic human rights of self-sufficiency through food security. The firms focus is to create transformational opportunities for companies in the Agribusiness sector to enhance food production on the continent, whiles making above market long term returns for its financial sponsors. The firm manages the AAF SME Fund, which focuses on growth equity investments within the continent. DAFMLs investment team members are domiciled in Africa across its registered offices in Mauritius, Ghana and South Africa. Through its relationship with Phatisa, the Fund Manager of the African Agriculture Fund (AAF), DAFML has additional presence in Kenya and Zambia. DAFML is affiliated with the prestigious Databank Group, a full-house investment banking and brokerage firm with over 20 years experience in Africa, headquartered in Accra, Ghana.

Distributed Capital Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and located in New York, New York. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies that operate within the blockchain and distributed software sectors, as well as those involved with protocol tokens. By focusing on innovative technologies and emerging trends, Distributed Capital Partners aims to support and grow startups that are shaping the future of decentralized systems.

Lattice Fund is an early-stage crypto VC that helps founders build defensible moats.

Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering people. Their experience proves that the most effective and sustainable means of assisting those in need is providing an opportunity to help themselves.

TotalEnergies is a leading global energy company with operations in over 130 countries, employing around 93,000 people across various sectors, including oil and gas exploration, refining, marketing, and chemicals. The company is committed to providing reliable energy while actively transitioning towards a sustainable future. TotalEnergies has a strong focus on research and development in renewable energy, particularly in solar and biofuels, and has established joint ventures to enhance its capabilities in photovoltaic technology. The company's venture capital arm, TotalEnergies Ventures, was founded in 2008 and seeks to invest in innovative startups that align with its vision of a low-carbon future. Areas of interest for TotalEnergies Ventures include renewables, distributed energy, new mobility, energy storage, circular economy solutions, and carbon capture technologies. Through these initiatives, TotalEnergies aims to diversify its energy offerings and contribute to the global transition to sustainable energy sources.

Norfund is an economic development agency based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1997. As an active and strategic minority investor, it provides equity, risk capital, and loans to support the growth of businesses in countries with limited access to capital, primarily focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as select regions in Southeast Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to foster sustainable business development in areas where the private sector is underdeveloped, by investing in small and medium-sized enterprises and other targeted sectors. The agency's approach is designed to create significant economic impact and promote long-term growth in these developing markets.

Goodwell Investments BV is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Cape Town, South Africa, and Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2004, the firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises in the Fintech sector and other impact sectors, including water, sanitation, health, renewable energy, and affordable housing finance. Goodwell Investments aims to support businesses that provide essential goods and services in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ghana and Nigeria, as well as in India. The firm typically invests a minimum of €250,000 and seeks to hold these investments for five to ten years while taking minority stakes. In addition to capital investment, Goodwell Investments offers advisory services to its portfolio companies, emphasizing sustainable business practices and social impact alongside financial returns.

Global Partnerships/Eleos Social Venture Fund is a new, early-stage impact-led fund investing in social enterprises that expand opportunity for people living in poverty in East Africa. The SVF will invest in approximately 12 high-potential, early-stage social enterprises focused on education, energy, health, rural livelihoods, sanitation and water. The fund will finance these enterprises through seed-stage convertible debt and early-stage equity, and include active Board engagement. The goal of the SVF is to positively impact 5+ million lives over the life of the fund.

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.

Ninety One Group is an independent global asset manager headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a foundation dating back to 1991. The company offers a variety of investment solutions, including fund vehicles, pooling, and separate accounts, designed to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Its clientele encompasses a wide range of institutions such as private and public sector pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, corporations, foundations, and central banks. Additionally, Ninety One serves advisors and individual investors through large retail financial groups, wealth managers, private banks, and intermediaries. The firm operates through five regional teams, focusing on Africa, the United Kingdom, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe, delivering a range of differentiated strategies across various asset classes and regions.

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), established in 2002 and based in Ebene, Mauritius, operates as a public-private partnership focused on mobilizing capital to support infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund provides long-term debt and mezzanine finance on commercial terms to projects primarily owned and managed by private sector entities. By targeting infrastructure initiatives in fragile states, where traditional lenders may hesitate due to perceived risks, EAIF aims to foster growth and improvement in critical infrastructure. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, ensuring a strategic approach to lending that aligns with the needs of the region's development goals.

Tiger Global Management is an investment firm based in New York, founded in 2001. It specializes in both public and private equity, focusing on companies that harness technological innovation. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy, targeting high-quality growth opportunities across a diverse range of industries. In its public equity operations, Tiger Global utilizes both long/short and growth strategies, while its private equity segment invests in companies at various stages, from early to late stage. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Tiger Global Management aims to partner with its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle to maximize growth and value.

Ventures Platform Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Abuja, Nigeria, with an additional office in Lagos. Founded in 2016, the firm specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, focusing on companies that demonstrate positive offline indicators in their respective markets. It primarily targets technology companies across Africa and Asia, investing through personal capital. Ventures Platform aims to support mission-driven founders who are building capital-efficient platforms that address infrastructural gaps and improve livelihoods within underrepresented communities. The firm typically engages in its acceleration program by investing in 10-15 companies over a period of 16 weeks, while also considering fund of fund investments in other venture capital funds.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is a government-owned investment management company based in Pretoria, South Africa, established in 1911. As the only firm in the country that focuses exclusively on the public sector, PIC manages assets for a range of public entities, including pension funds, social security funds, and development funds. With its operations comparable to those of private sector asset managers, PIC is recognized as one of the largest and most successful investment managers in Africa. The organization employs a combination of both internal and external fund managers to oversee its investments, ensuring a diverse and strategic approach to asset management. The governance of PIC is overseen by a board of directors, which is responsible for directing the management of the fund's assets.

Norsad Finance Limited is a development finance company based in Gaborone, Botswana, founded in 1990. It specializes in providing funding for start-up and expansion investments in South Africa, focusing on mid-market growth companies that aim to contribute positively to the continent. Norsad Finance offers a range of financing options, including long-term investment loans, mezzanine finance, and equity financing. The company employs various financial instruments such as secured and unsecured debt, income participation loans, and convertible loans. Additionally, Norsad collaborates with development finance institutions and commercial banks to co-finance projects, tailoring its financing solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients.

Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.

blufolio AG is a Swiss-based blockchain venture capital firm, bridging the traditional institutional community and the new blockchain frontier. Via a Luxembourg-registered AIF fund structure, we offer a diversified portfolio of the most promising blockchain-related startups to qualified investors globally. Our partners are of the highest blue-chip quality and include Swisscom Blockchain, Zurich Insurance and KPMG.

The Baobab Network is a prominent start-up accelerator based in Africa, with offices in Nairobi, South Africa, Nigeria, and London. It focuses on supporting early-stage technology ventures across the continent by connecting them with talent and global investors. The organization provides a range of services, including leadership development, entrepreneurship training, strategy design, and resource planning, all aimed at fostering growth and enhancing revenue for participating businesses. In exchange for equity, The Baobab Network offers financial support and a platform for companies to expand their operations and access vital resources, ensuring they receive real-time guidance to navigate the challenges of the entrepreneurial landscape.

IP Group is a venture capital investment firm established in 2001 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company's primary focus is on the commercialization of intellectual property developed by research-intensive institutions, leveraging its expertise to create value for shareholders and partners. IP Group specializes in identifying and nurturing promising intellectual property, facilitating the development of businesses, and forming strategic commercial partnerships. With a strong background in both industry and finance, the firm has built a solid track record of delivering consistent results across various sectors, including clean technology, life sciences, and deep technology.

Earl Grey Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology-enabled companies, targeting sectors that include application programming interfaces, protocols, developer tools, and infrastructure within both web2 and web3 environments. Established by Alex and Amit, Earl Grey Capital aims to support the next generation of innovative tech companies.

Suya Ventures is an investment firm.

Value Capital Partners (VCP) is an investment company which takes minority positions in listed companies and becomes an engaged shareholder in those entities to drive maximum returns for all stakeholders. ​ VCP has as its founding anchor on the observation often made by public market investors that due to the fragmentation of ownership, companies frequently do not have a stable and long term shareholder base, resulting in “absentee” ownership, and reliance on “checklist” governance. A consequence of this is that, all too often, skilful, considered and forceful ownership is not present at critical junctures in a company’s history. This in turn often leads to ineffective leadership or governance, inefficient holding structures, inefficient use of capital, poor asset allocation, poor asset combinations, and ultimately sub-optimal performance. Herein lies the opportunity – a value gap can arise in these circumstances, by injecting the skilful, considered and forceful ownership that is often lacking. ​

Helios Investment Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in buyouts of going concerns, recapitalization, mezzanine, growth capital for private enterprises, restructurings joint ventures, startups; either green-field or brownfield; and the majority or blocking-minority structured investments in listed entities. It seeks to invest in the telecommunications, media, financial services, power, utilities, travel, leisure, distribution, fast-moving consumer goods, logistics, and Agro-allied sectors. The firm prefers to invest in Africa with a focus on Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. It seeks to invest between $15 million and $200 million in an individual transaction. The firm prefers to have a board seat in its portfolio companies. Helios Investment Partners LLP was founded in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

ACE & Company is a private equity investment firm established in 2005 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm specializes in three main investment strategies: Secondaries, Buyout, and Venture, targeting a diverse range of sectors including healthcare services, information technology, financial services, energy services, and business products. ACE focuses on managing risks and strategically adjusting investment exposure based on the developmental stage of companies. By adhering to portfolio construction guidelines, ACE aims to provide customized investment solutions that align with its investors' risk and return objectives. The firm emphasizes the importance of diversification and appropriate investment sizes to optimize private capital investments, supported by specialized teams dedicated to achieving long-term and sustainable results.

Runa Capital is a technology-focused venture capital firm managing two funds – Runa I was launched with $135M in 2010 and has made 33 investments, Runa II of $135M was launched in 2014 and has made 30 investmerns and Runa III was started in 2019 and is in active investment stage right now. The fund was established to seek early stage opportunities in the rapidly growing tech sector, with the specific focus on deeptech (AI, ML, open-source), future of computing, fintech infrastructure and enterprise software. Runa brings a team with extensive operational experience and is focused on finding growth businesses that generate revenues, supporting them in the global marketplace and turning them into international champions. Founded by Ilya Zubarev, Serg Bell (founders of Parallels and Acronis) and Dmitry Chikhachev (Ericsson, Ritzio, Uvenco) Runa Capital is run by a team of successful entrepreneurs, most of whom have worked together for over 15 years. It is a united team with broad geographical and cross-industry experience, as well as an extensive professional network. Runa Capital investment team members possess an excellent track record in tech investments.

Zrosk Investment Management is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage startups, particularly focusing on the pre-seed to series A funding stages. Zrosk seeks to acquire at least 10% ownership in its portfolio companies and aims to maintain this stake through the series A round, providing essential follow-on capital to support growth. The firm targets investments across various sectors, including fintech, software as a service (SaaS), entertainment technology, web 3.0, mobility, logistics, business services technology, e-commerce, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and the creative industries. Zrosk is dedicated to being a value-added investor, offering more than just financial support to its portfolio companies.

LoftyInc Capital Management is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies across Africa, having committed over $25 million to more than 150 high-growth enterprises, including three unicorns. LoftyInc has successfully attracted approximately $1.5 billion in follow-on funding for its portfolio companies, emphasizing long-term growth and community benefits. The firm has developed a broad ecosystem that includes tech hubs, angel networks, and talent platforms to support its investments. To date, LoftyInc has realized 14 exits and achieved a notable return on investment through its funds.

Goodwater Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2014. The firm focuses on empowering exceptional entrepreneurs across various sectors, including housing, financial services, healthcare, food, transportation, education, and consumer technology. Goodwater believes that consumer technology has the potential to revolutionize culture and the global economy, and it seeks to invest in promising entrepreneurs who are dedicated to solving significant societal challenges. By supporting these innovators, Goodwater Capital aims to create a measurable positive impact on billions of lives worldwide.

True Capital Management is a multi-family office and wealth management firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006. The firm specializes in providing business management and investment advisory services tailored to the needs of professional athletes, entertainers, and high net worth individuals. True Capital offers a comprehensive suite of services, including financial planning, business and risk management, and investment opportunities, all designed to empower clients in managing and growing their wealth. With an open architecture wealth management platform, the firm emphasizes a holistic approach to life management, aiming to support clients throughout their financial journey, including retirement planning. As a Registered Investment Adviser, True Capital Management is committed to delivering personalized and strategic wealth management solutions.

Medu Capital is a Johannesburg-based investment management company specializing in private equity, founded in 2003. With a focus on sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, the firm actively engages in the execution and realization of its investments. Managing over R1.6 billion in funds, Medu Capital partners with established businesses that require equity risk capital and Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) partners. The company operates with a flat corporate structure that facilitates quicker decision-making and streamlined deal execution. Its investment portfolio spans various sectors, including healthcare, transport and logistics, manufacturing, retail, education, and training. Owned and managed by Black South Africans, Medu Capital adheres to strong BEE principles, positioning itself to leverage opportunities arising from South Africa's growing economy and socio-economic changes. The experienced executive team at Medu Capital is dedicated to sourcing and concluding investments, further enhancing the company's competitive edge in the private equity landscape.

Seedstars is an industry-agnostic investment firm dedicated to emerging and frontier markets. We’ve invested across Latam, Africa, MENA, CEE and Asia backing ventures working to solve key societal challenges such as access to financial services, healthcare, education or commerce.

Opes Impact Fund, an Italy-based venture capital fund, supports the development of enterprises that aim to make a positive social impact.

Thesele Group is a 100% black-owned investment company that was established in 2005. We identify suitable business opportunities where there is a need for capital investment and where we believe we can contribute significantly through our extensive business skills and networks, strategic input and financial expertise. Thesele’s strength lies in our belief that creating sustainable worth is achieved through commercial wisdom and hands-on hard work.

Seedrs is a prominent online equity crowdfunding platform based in Europe, specializing in investments in startups and growth companies. Recognized as the most active investor in private companies in the UK, Seedrs enables a diverse range of investors to support businesses they believe in and participate in their success. The platform streamlines the investment process, handling all legal documentation and due diligence to facilitate seamless transactions. This allows businesses to raise capital efficiently while providing investors with opportunities to earn equity returns, whether through business sales, public offerings, or dividend payments. By fostering a supportive business community, Seedrs empowers both investors and entrepreneurs to achieve their financial goals.

Scatec ASA is an integrated independent solar power producer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on the development, construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plants. Scatec operates through three main segments: Power Production, Services, and Development and Construction. It has a diverse portfolio with a total of 1.9 GW of solar capacity either in operation or under construction across multiple countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, and South Africa. The company aims to deliver affordable and sustainable clean energy solutions globally, demonstrating a commitment to long-term growth and innovation in renewable energy.

Satya Capital is an independent investment firm established in 2009 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on providing long-term growth capital to African businesses, partnering with entrepreneurs to develop world-class companies with regional and pan-regional reach. Satya Capital is flexible in its investment approach, supporting companies at various stages of development, from expansion to post-IPO, thanks to its permanent capital base that allows for investments without a fixed exit timeline. The firm targets investments ranging from $20 million to $150 million across diverse sectors, including consumer and retail, healthcare, technology, media and telecommunications, and financial services. Satya Capital's team possesses a robust blend of financial and strategic expertise, complemented by significant operational experience, notably through their involvement in establishing Celtel, a pan-African mobile operator. The firm collaborates closely with management teams of its portfolio companies to foster growth by enhancing internal systems, attracting talent, and leveraging extensive networks throughout Africa.

Founded in 2010 and based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, EIT InnoEnergy is a leading innovation engine focused on sustainable energy. The company operates with a mission to support the growth of early-stage companies in sectors such as climate technology, clean technology, mobility, and the Internet of Things. EIT InnoEnergy invests primarily in seed and early-stage businesses, aiming to enhance their potential through value-added services that mitigate risks and accelerate development. With offices across Europe and the United States, the firm is committed to fostering innovation in the energy sector to drive sustainable solutions.

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest in projects that create jobs in emerging markets in sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

FasterCapital is an online incubator and accelerator based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. The company specializes in supporting startups and small businesses worldwide through a work-per-equity investment model, offering either technical or business development assistance in exchange for equity stakes. FasterCapital focuses on various sectors, including finance technology, health technology, education technology, artificial intelligence, and more. The firm aims to facilitate capital raising efforts for startups by connecting them with angel investors, venture capitalists, and other funding sources. By providing essential resources and expertise, FasterCapital helps entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of launching and growing their businesses.

SilverStreet Capital LLP is a privately owned investment advisory firm founded in 2007 and based in Cobham, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London, Harare, and Cape Town. The firm specializes in managing funds focused on African agriculture, aiming to achieve positive long-term social, environmental, and climate impacts while delivering attractive returns for institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and foundations. SilverStreet Capital invests across the agricultural value chain, engaging in various sectors such as seed production, primary farming, processing, storage, and trading in several countries across Southern and East Africa. The firm emphasizes socially responsible investing and is committed to fostering sustainable agricultural practices.

Slow Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies primarily within the technology sector and those that intersect with science, society, and culture. Slow Ventures aims to support a diverse range of industries, including commercial products, consumer services, financial services, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, software, mobile, e-commerce, and fintech. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Slow Ventures emphasizes understanding the entrepreneurial journey, providing founders with essential resources, connections, and experiences to help them create sustainable companies. The firm is driven by a collective experience and curiosity, fostering a community that nurtures innovative ideas and solutions for the future.