Andrew Watkins-Ball

Ridge is capital markets infrastructure for natural assets. We convert high-value real assets — forestry, agriculture, regenerative land — into regulated, ISIN-listed securities that institutional investors can allocate to through existing custody and settlement infrastructure. The worlds largest asset class is locked out of capital markets. Not because it lacks value, but because it lacks structure. Ridge provides that structure: a platform where asset owners upload financials and impact data, progress through a standardised structuring process, and access institutional capital — while investors onboard, conduct due diligence, and invest in compliant instruments that meet fiduciary and regulatory standards.

Ridge is capital markets infrastructure for natural assets. We convert high-value real assets — forestry, agriculture, regenerative land — into regulated, ISIN-listed securities that institutional investors can allocate to through existing custody and settlement infrastructure. The worlds largest asset class is locked out of capital markets. Not because it lacks value, but because it lacks structure. Ridge provides that structure: a platform where asset owners upload financials and impact data, progress through a standardised structuring process, and access institutional capital — while investors onboard, conduct due diligence, and invest in compliant instruments that meet fiduciary and regulatory standards.

JUMO is a financial technology company that partners with banks, MNOs and other e-commerce players to deliver progressive financial choices to customers in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. At JUMO we connect people to opportunities. Two billion people worldwide have limited access to formal financial services such as borrowing and saving. We’ve built a large-scale, multi-sided technology platform and designed progressive financial choices to reach them. We use their digital footprint to create a financial identity using only behavioural data. Our customers are in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Most of them are micro and small to medium enterprises who need instant access to finance so they can grow and invest. So far we’ve served more than 10 million customers and disbursed over 40 million loans – and the numbers are rising daily.

Gateway Communications owns and operates one of the largest and most advanced pan-African telecommunications network. We support Africas leading mobile operators and ISPs, and enable the world’s largest telecoms companies and multinational businesses to connect into, and within, the African continent. Our focus on a sophisticated, hybrid approach to connectivity combines fibre, satellite, microwave and wireless services. Along with expert local knowledge and a genuine passion for what we do, we can deliver a tailored, high-quality, cost-effective solution for every customer. Now, as part of PCCW Global – an operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications provider – we have reinforced our position as Africa’s largest independent telecoms wholesaler, extending our global footprint to cover more than 1,800 cities in 120 countries. We also have access to a broader portfolio of voice, data and managed telecoms solutions. Stronger together, we’ll enable your business to become even better connected globally. For more information on PCCW Global, please visit: www.pccwglobal.com/en/about Specialties: Wholesale, telecommunications, satellite communications, fiber, submarine cable, IP transit, international voice, IPLC, internet connectivity, cellular backhaul, IPVPN & MPLS, MPLS, Africa and the Middle East, carrier services.