Lydia Schot

CDC Group Plc, a fund of funds, invests in private equity funds which focuses on Africa and Asian countries. It also provides direct investments in developing countries.

International Finance Corp. (IFC) operates as a global development institution. It is an organization that fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The firm operates through three segments: Investment Services, Treasury Services and Advisory Services. The Investment Services segment offers loans, equities, debt securities, trade and supply chain finance and client risk management services. The Treasury Services segment consists of the borrowing, liquid asset management, asset and liability management, and client risk management activities. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Vantage Capital Group Pty Ltd (Vantage Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Colin Rezek, Chris James, and Jean-Pierre Sedaghat. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Econergy is a carbon markets consultancy focused on adding value to its clients' projects and programs. They manage carbon projects for a variety of clients, including biogas, renewable energy and energy efficiency Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects. They also develop Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories and Emission Management Plans for industrial clients. Since 2010, Econergy is part of Tractebel Engineering. In collaboration with other parts of the group, Econergy can offer a wide range of related services, including Energy Master Plans for government institutions and companies, in-depth technology evaluations, green building consultancy, and many other services.

Alexander Forbes Ltd. provides insurance, financial and risk management services. Its services include retirement funds consulting and administration provider and corporate health consulting business that provides insurance, financial and risk management services. The company is headquartered in Sandown, South Africa.

BII Group Ltd. (BII Group) is a private equity/venture capital, a subsidiary of Government of United Kingdom was founded by James Murray Grant in 1948. The firm is headquartered in London with offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Nairobi, Pakistan, Sandton, and Bangladesh.

Clean Harbors San Leon, Inc. provides waste management and recycling services, centered on its indirect fired thermal desorption technology. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in San Leon, TX.

Ethos Private Equity Ltd. (Ethos) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by André Roux. The firm is headquartered in Illovo, South Africa.

Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking solutions. Its services include current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities, foreign currency, and providing derivative products. It operates through the following segments: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Banking, and Public Sector Banking. The Corporate Banking segment offers services in large corporate customers and blue chips. The Retail Banking segment comprises private banking services, private customer current accounts, savings deposits, investment savings products, custody, credit and debit cards, customer loans, and mortgages. The Commercial Banking segment focuses on the mid-size and fledgling corporate customers. The SME Banking segment consists of small and medium-size enterprises and ventures. The Public Sector Banking segment provides services for government ministries, departments, and agencies. The company was founded by Afolabi Aiyeola and Olutayo Aderinokun on July 20, 1990 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Cleantech Group LLC develops and markets clean technologies as an investment category. It offers research and data, innovation pipeline, executive search and many more services. The firm provides solutions for investors, entrepreneurs, enterprises, service providers and economic development agencies. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants operates as an institute of chartered accountants. The private company is based in Bruma Lake, South Africa. Sithembiso Nomvalo has been the CEO of the South African company since 2019.

Travant Capital Partners Ltd (Travant Capital Partners) is a private Equity firm founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., Pricewaterhousecoopers (Nigeria) is a Nigerian company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Africa Finance Corp. provides financial services. It offers financial structuring and advisory, debt and equity syndication and technical advisory services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Ikoyi, Nigeria.

Masdar (Masdar) is a private equity subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Initiative For Global Development is a non-profit organization that works towards sustainable development and inclusive growth by engaging and utilizing the power of the private sector. The CEO of the American company is Leila Ndiaye.

Emerging Markets Private Equity Association operates as global industry association for private capital in emerging markets. It Researches, analyzes and disseminates authoritative global information on emerging markets private capital fundraising, investment and exits, covering industry trends, benchmarks, best practices and current market developments. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Retail Capital is an SME funder that offers asset finance and small business funding in South Africa. Retail Capital is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The South African company has a blog that caters to SME funding questions and insights, and they provide industry-specific business finance solutions. Retail Capital has some of the best business funding solutions in South Africa, and they offer tailor-made funding for unique businesses. The company has also developed an AI language model called Chatsme, which is designed for small business owners in South Africa. The company was founded in 2011 by Karl Westvig, who has been the CEO since then.

Heirs Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. It specializes in investments in startups, established companies, and business turnaround. The company was founded by Tony O. Elumelu in 2010 and is headquartered Ikoyi, Nigeria.

RustMo1 Solar Farm (Pty) Ltd. generates solar energy. The company is headquartered in Rustenburg, South Africa.

Cenpower Generation Co. Ltd. operates as an independent thermal and hydroelectric power producing company. The firm also operates as a special purpose vehicle that develops the Kpone independent power plant. The company was founded by Jimmy Heymann, Kweku Awotwi, Michael Wilson and Samuel Nana Brew-Butler in 2003 and is headquartered in Accra, Ghana.

Puregas (Pty) Ltd. engages in the supply of purified and blended hydrocarbon gas propellants and foam blowing products. It offers ozone friendly propellants, special gases, LPG, ammonia, beverage grade carbon dioxide, fire suppression, and technical, engineering and training services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Alberton, South Africa.

Rensource, Inc. provides off-grid energy services. It offers electrical services and generates electricity using small solar-hybrid systems. The firm uses technology, financial innovation, and operational infrastructure to build portfolio of microutilities. The company was founded by Ademola Adesina and Jussi Savukoski in 2015 and is headquartered in Victoria Island, Nigeria.

ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment Ltd (ARM-Harith Infrastructure) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

The SA SME Fund (SA SME fund) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa.

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) is a financial institution that aims to address the financing challenges experienced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The private company is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and has subsidiaries in Nigeria. The DBN's objective is to alleviate the financing constraints faced by MSMEs and small businesses in Nigeria.

Sanari Capital (Sanari Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Samantha Pokroy. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Part of British American Tobacco plc, Twisp (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that sells e-cigarettes and e-liquids. The company is located in South Africa. The company offers a variety of vape devices, including disposable pens and rechargeable devices like the Vuse Epod. The company also provides a range of flavors and nicotine strengths to choose from. Twisp (Pty was acquired by British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. on September 12, 2019.

GW Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in Cleveland, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Rensource Holdings, Inc. engages in solar energy. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre Pty Ltd. provides tires and wheels dealership services. It also offers batteries, nitrogen, McGard wheels locks, tyre pressure monitor systems, eVouchers, and other related products. The firm’s services include beame vehicle tracking, book a bay information, Xpress credit, X-sure tyre insurance, tyre punctures and repairs, tyre rotation, nitrogen for tyres, wheel alignment, and wheel balancing services. The company was founded by Jimmy Joannou in 1967 and is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa.

Abagold (Pty) Ltd. produces abalone for the Asian market. The firms products include canned abalone, dried abalone, live abalone, pouch, abalone gifts and recipes. The company was founded by P. du P Hugo in 1995 and is headquartered in Hermanus, South Africa.