Member Interviews

AVCA speaks with Rubina Toorawa, Head of Sanne Mauritius, about the opportunities in Africa, how Sanne Group is leveraging technology to support clients, and ESG implementation in African private equity.

Rui Oliveira discusses the regulatory trends in Angola and opportunities for infrastructure development and real estate.

AVCA speaks with Bayo Odubeko about the impact of COVID-19 on deal-making in Africa, the regulatory developments driving investment, and how Norton Rose Fulbright is supporting clients to tackle the energy transition.

AVCA speaks with Olivier Granet and David Damiba about the opportunities in Africa’s hospitality sector and trends driving travel and tourism on the continent.

AVCA speaks with Mezuo Nwuneli about emerging opportunities in the agriculture sector, how Sahel’s investments address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the firm’s exits and fundraising plans.

AVCA speaks with Geoffrey Burgess about the major regulatory developments affecting private investment in Africa, and the unique climate risks facing the continent.

AVCA speaks with Mathieu Peller, Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Africa about Meridiam's commitment to long-term sustainable development through its Africa projects.

AVCA speaks with Paul Kokoricha and Ron Mincy at African Capital Alliance (ACA) about the evolution of private equity in West Africa and the importance of value creation when preparing investments for exits.

AVCA speaks with Isabelle Bébéar, Director of International & European Affairs at Bpifrance, about the bank's commitment to small business growth and scale-up in Africa through the Averroès Finance funds.

AVCA speaks to Matthew Davis, Managing Partner & CEO, and Laura Davis, Managing Partner & Investor Relations, at RENEW, about the history of the firm, its strategy, measuring the impact of their investments and RENEW’s plans and goals for the next few years.