Caroline Souchet

Crescent Enterprises is a leading multinational company growing diversified global businesses that are sustainable, scalable, and profitable. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, with business operations in 15 countries, it operates under four enterprise platforms: - CE-Operates, with subsidiaries and affiliates in the infrastructure sector - CE-Invests, a balanced portfolio of alternative asset class investments, including private equity, real estate and other structured investments - CE-Ventures, a corporate venture capital platform that makes strategic investments in early- to late stage high-growth companies and select venture funds globally - CE-Creates, an internal business incubator, building start-ups that are socially-conscious and financially feasible Crescent Enterprises employees over 1,800 people and operates with a philosophy that embraces corporate governance, inclusive growth, and responsible business practices. A subsidiary of the Crescent Group, one of the most progressive family business groups that have been actively contributing to the economic landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over 47 years. Crescent Group’s other subsidiary, Crescent Petroleum, is the first and the largest indigenous, privately owned upstream oil and gas company in the Middle East.

Crescent Enterprises is a leading multinational company growing diversified global businesses that are sustainable, scalable, and profitable. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, with business operations in 15 countries, it operates under four enterprise platforms: - CE-Operates, with subsidiaries and affiliates in the infrastructure sector - CE-Invests, a balanced portfolio of alternative asset class investments, including private equity, real estate and other structured investments - CE-Ventures, a corporate venture capital platform that makes strategic investments in early- to late stage high-growth companies and select venture funds globally - CE-Creates, an internal business incubator, building start-ups that are socially-conscious and financially feasible Crescent Enterprises employees over 1,800 people and operates with a philosophy that embraces corporate governance, inclusive growth, and responsible business practices. A subsidiary of the Crescent Group, one of the most progressive family business groups that have been actively contributing to the economic landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over 47 years. Crescent Group’s other subsidiary, Crescent Petroleum, is the first and the largest indigenous, privately owned upstream oil and gas company in the Middle East.

Inkef is an early stage venture capital firm based in Amsterdam. From the very early stages of a technology or lifescience venture, Inkef supports entrepreneurs building their ideas into successful international businesses. Inkef covers multiple investment stages but focuses mainly on series A investments. For exceptional teams it also considers seed capital to turn a great idea into a company or growth capital to give a running start-up the next push. Inkef is the partner for the long haul. Focus areas: Technology and Healthcare

Jumia (NYSE :JMIA) is a leading e-commerce platform in Africa. It is built around a marketplace, Jumia Logistics, and JumiaPay. The marketplace helps millions of consumers and sellers to connect and transact. Jumia Logistics enables the delivery of millions of packages through our network of local partners. JumiaPay facilitates the payments of online transactions for Jumias ecosystem. With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making peoples lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive. With over 3,000 employees in more than 9 countries in Africa, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact in Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.