4th Sub-Saharan Africa Private Equity Breakfast with Pedersen & Partners

Panellists:

Yvonne Maitin – Managing Partner, One Africa Capital

Sipho Makhubela – Chief Executive Officer, Harith

Meta Mhlarhi – Director & Co-Founder, Mahlako

Pyi Maung – Chief Investment Officer, E Squared

Pindie Nyandoro – Regional Director for Southern Africa, Norfund

Mamokete Ramathe – Founder & CEO, Mamor Capital

Peter Rowse – Director and Principal, Metier

Eric Soubeiga – Partner, Private Equity, Enko Capital

Our panel will discuss, among other relevant topics, the outlook for and latest trends in investment, finance, and M&A activity in Sub Saharan Africa across key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, financial inclusion, technological innovation, and food & water security, including:

• Valuations in African Markets: Navigating the complexities of valuing businesses in African markets, considering external factors such as market volatility, deal flow, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, armed conflicts, high interest rates and inflation, energy transition, and the global election landscape.
• Strategic Exit Strategies: Exploring effective exit strategies tailored to the African context, including IPOs, trade sales, and secondary buyouts, to maximize returns and mitigate risks.
• Value creation: Portfolio management, change management, the significance of human capital in due diligence, succession planning, and key talent acquisition and retention.