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Fundraising Seminar
September 11, 2011 @ 6:00 am - 9:00 am
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Raising Funds for Africa-Focused Investing
EVENT OVERVIEW
As global private equity investors seek exposure to the Africa, questions arise about how best to raise funds for investment in this fast-growing market. The Fundraising Seminar brought together GP and LP investors to discuss structures and strategies best suited for Africa-focused investing.
KEY TOPICS
- An assessment of current LP investor expectations for the African market
- Fund structures: a look at the suitable structures for Africa-focused investing
- Environmental and Social Governance: Investor concerns and implementation
- Fund positioning: Is it better to have a regional or specialist focus, or a generalist pan-African focus?
- Mega funds: Is Africa ready for $1billion+ funds?
SPEAKERS
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| Mark Florman Chairman, BVCA; Co-founder, 8 Miles |
Erwin Roex Partner, Coller Capital |
Dushy Sivanithy Principal, Pantheon Ventures |
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| Adiba Ighodaro Senior Director (Fundraising), Actis |
Rob Lake Director of Strategic Development, UNPRI |
Eve Ellis Partner, Charles Russell |
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