Sebastien CELESTINE

AVPA is an ecosystem builder and a network of social investors collaborating to increase the flow of capital mobilised and deployed for impact across Africa. AVPA is the leading impact investing network and the only network in Africa that brings together social investors across the entire Continuum of Capital, i.e. Grants, Debt, or Equity, as well as deployers of intellectual and human capital. AVPA is African-based, African-led and substantially African-funded, and pursues its mission by providing members with critical services that better equip them to: • Connect with other like-minded investors in Africa and around the globe; • Learn about best practices, state-of-the-art models and tools and other techniques that increase impact; • Influence organizations and policy makers to standardize, legislate and advance social investment; • Scale social innovation programmes and enterprises through strategic collaborations and blended finance.

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Included VC is a Fellowship for individuals from diverse communities which are often overlooked or excluded, providing access, opportunity and knowledge into the world of Venture Capital. 76% of Included VC graduates actively seeking roles in VC, secured investment roles at VC funds within 3 months of graduating. This fully-funded 5 month fellowship comprises: masterclasses, mentoring, foundational learning, simulation investment committees and in-person retreats. Included VC Fellows all share a passion for entrepreneurialism, technology, and creating significant impact through venture investing. They share our belief that entrepreneurs and the VCs that invest in them can come from anywhere: any gender, ethnicity, geography, upbringing, age, neurodiversity, disability or belief system. The Included VC mission is to change the face of the VC industry, dramatically increasing diversity and maximising fund success by transforming networks, staff, dealflow and investments. We are committed to creating effective multi-generational change. Included VC is supported by an international consortium of Venture Capital Partners and Sponsors including: BITKRAFT, HSBC Ventures, Creandum, Daphni, Enern, K Fund, Mangrove Capital, M12 - Microsofts Venture Fund, Mouro Capital, Notion Capital, Seedcamp and Wilson Sonsini. They will receive training and exposure to the world of VC, with 1-1 mentoring, expert masterclasses, case study learning and dealflow deep dives, along with 2 European Summits. Applications now open!

The Venture Cooperative is a free educational program and inclusive community that makes Laconias investments, processes, and learnings accessible for the next generation of early stage investors. The first of its kind, this structure expands financial access into the asset class and sheds light on the inner workings of a venture firm. . Members financially share in our success, participate in our investment processes, share expertise within our community, and collaborate with early stage founders. Apply for our next cohort here: https://bit.ly/3e0VPjm

AVPA is an ecosystem builder and a network of social investors collaborating to increase the flow of capital mobilised and deployed for impact across Africa. AVPA is the leading impact investing network and the only network in Africa that brings together social investors across the entire Continuum of Capital, i.e. Grants, Debt, or Equity, as well as deployers of intellectual and human capital. AVPA is African-based, African-led and substantially African-funded, and pursues its mission by providing members with critical services that better equip them to: • Connect with other like-minded investors in Africa and around the globe; • Learn about best practices, state-of-the-art models and tools and other techniques that increase impact; • Influence organizations and policy makers to standardize, legislate and advance social investment; • Scale social innovation programmes and enterprises through strategic collaborations and blended finance.

Vencapital is an investor accelerator that provides entry-level experience for minorities and women seeking career opportunity in venture finance. We partner with Venture firms and Accelerator programs to build the talent muscle needed for growing new ventures Our Mission is to improve the pipeline of diverse investors and increase funding opportunities for venture builders

EOG - Entrepreneurs Of Greatness is the first Community Wealth Building Venture Studio. Our group of investors and experts fund, build and grow a portfolio of B2B/B2G solutions empowering the Hypergrowth of Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Undervalued Communities. Our first focus is on the High-potential Communities of the Greater Caribbean and West Africa where we support solutions for Local Community-commerce, Agriculture Technology, Finance and more to be announced soon.