Evans Wesonga

We are a group of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and tech-enthusiasts that support and invest in technology-enabled startups. Our goal is to be entrepreneur-first investors, doing everything we can to be supportive, responsive and respectful. Weve been in your shoes and we get it.

We are a group of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and tech-enthusiasts that support and invest in technology-enabled startups. Our goal is to be entrepreneur-first investors, doing everything we can to be supportive, responsive and respectful. Weve been in your shoes and we get it.

Impact Fund Denmark is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. We provide risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. Prioritised sectors are Green Energy & Infrastructure, Financial Services, Healthcare and Sustainable Food Systems. Impact Fund Denmark has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 31 billion, of which Impact Fund Denmark has contributed EUR 3.6 billion. Impact Fund Denmark makes around 25-30 investments annually and has on average an active portfolio of 200 investments. Our head office is located in Copenhagen supplemented by regional representation in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe. Impact Fund Denmark operates as fund manager for public-private partnerships like the Danish SDG Investment Fund, which is to invest in commercially viable projects supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SDG Fund is established in cooperation with the Danish State and several of the largest Danish Pension Funds and private investors. Total capital under management is EUR 2.1 billion.

ACDI/VOCA is an economic development organization that fosters broad-based economic growth, raises living standards, and creates vibrant communities. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA has worked in 146 countries since 1963. Its expertise is in catalyzing investment, climate smart agriculture, empowerment & resilience, institutional strengthening, and market systems.

Centum is the largest quoted investment company in East Africa with over 38,000 shareholders and have been listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange since 1967. We are both a provider and manager of funds, and positions ourselves as an investment channel through which other investors are able to access diversified investments and management expertise for a superior return. Our portfolio is currently valued in excess of US $ 140 million and consists broadly of investments in private equity, listed equity and real estate. The private equity portfolio is the largest asset class, with notable investments in the Financial and beverage sectors. Our vision is to be Africa’s foremost investment channel, while our mission is to create real and tangible wealth by providing the channel through which investors access and build extraordinary enterprises in Africa.

Noblestride Capital specializes in debt and equity capital raising for SMEs across various sectors, including Financial Services, Agri-business, Technology, FMCG, Education, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. We assist Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Private Equity (PE) funds with deal origination, pipeline development, and on-the-ground due diligence. ### How We Do It: - **Local Expertise**: Acting as the local presence for PE and DFIs without offices in East Africa. - **Extensive Network**: Leveraging a robust network of local and international investors. - **Investor Connections**: Connecting clients with strategic and financial investors. - **Comprehensive Support**: Preparing pitch documents, supporting negotiations, and managing transactions end-to-end. ### Areas of Focus: - **Capital Raising**: Facilitating access to growth and working capital for mid-tier firms from local and international financiers. - **Advisory Services**: Providing lead advisory and consultancy services to firms in Financial Services, Agri-business, Technology, Education, Healthcare, FMCG, and Manufacturing, helping them engage with the right financial and strategic investors.