James Eedes

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) is a financial institution that aims to address the financing challenges experienced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The private company is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and has subsidiaries in Nigeria. The DBN's objective is to alleviate the financing constraints faced by MSMEs and small businesses in Nigeria.

CDC Group Plc, a fund of funds, invests in private equity funds which focuses on Africa and Asian countries. It also provides direct investments in developing countries.

International Finance Corp. (IFC) operates as a global development institution. It is an organization that fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The firm operates through three segments: Investment Services, Treasury Services and Advisory Services. The Investment Services segment offers loans, equities, debt securities, trade and supply chain finance and client risk management services. The Treasury Services segment consists of the borrowing, liquid asset management, asset and liability management, and client risk management activities. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., Pricewaterhousecoopers (Nigeria) is a Nigerian company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Heirs Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. It specializes in investments in startups, established companies, and business turnaround. The company was founded by Tony O. Elumelu in 2010 and is headquartered Ikoyi, Nigeria.

BII Group Ltd. (BII Group) is a private equity/venture capital, a subsidiary of Government of United Kingdom was founded by James Murray Grant in 1948. The firm is headquartered in London with offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Nairobi, Pakistan, Sandton, and Bangladesh.

RustMo1 Solar Farm (Pty) Ltd. generates solar energy. The company is headquartered in Rustenburg, South Africa.

Emerging Capital Partners provides investment services. It has a diversified set of investments with capital deployed in various sectors including financial services, telecommunications, natural resources, agriculture and infrastructure. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment Ltd (ARM-Harith Infrastructure) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd. (Investment Company) (Temasek Investment) is the strategic investment division of State-owned Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd., which is headquartered in Singapore. The firm was founded in 1974 to own and manage stakes previously held by the government of Singapore. They take stakes in companies based in Singapore, Asia, and OECD countries, managing a portfolio of interests in Temasek-linked companies. Temasek Investment is a socially responsible investor which follows the guidelines in the Temasek Charter, which governs their behavior as an active investor and shareholder, a forward looking institution and a trusted steward.

EL Rothschild LLC is an alternative investment management company. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Azura Power West Africa Ltd. operates power generation company. It develops, constructs, acquires, and operates power generation facilities in West Africa. The company develops Greenfield and Brownfield, and gas-fired independent power plants. Azura Power West Africa was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

CRE Venture Capital (CRE) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Pardon Makumbe and Pule Taukobong. The firm is headquartered in South Africa.

Sabi Am is a leading provider of digital commerce infrastructure in Africa. Sabi's platform enables a broad ecosystem of users, including merchants, importers, exporters, distributors, and manufacturers, to expand their capabilities and grow their businesses using Sabi's technology rails. The Nigerian company provides technology-enabled tools for distribution, cross-border trade, financial services, and commerce, including APIs for distribution of goods, inventory management, payment acceptance, and payment reconciliation. Sabi also offers credit and financial services, including commodity finance, inventory finance, and letter of credit finance. The company prioritizes sustainability and impact, promoting sustainable practices throughout its value chain and leveraging technology to drive positive change in Africa and beyond. The company was founded by Anu Adasolum and Ademola Adesina, with Anu Adasolum serving as CEO since incorporation.

Epiqus Oy engages in the management of capital. It services include outcomes-based procurement, outcomes-linked financing, and business coaching for nonprofits. The company was founded by Jussi Savukoski and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Voltacars Rental Services Ltd. provides long term vehicles rental. It offers brand new vehicles, optimized budget, fast delivery, maintenance and repairs, operational fleet management, 24/7 assistance, replacement vehicle, comprehensive insurance, and other extra services. The company was founded in September 2004 and is headquartered in Accra, Ghana.

Amaya Capital Ltd. offers investments services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Port-Louis, Mauritius.

Travant Capital Partners Ltd (Travant Capital Partners) is a private Equity firm founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Sanari Capital (Sanari Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Samantha Pokroy. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Econergy is a carbon markets consultancy focused on adding value to its clients' projects and programs. They manage carbon projects for a variety of clients, including biogas, renewable energy and energy efficiency Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects. They also develop Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories and Emission Management Plans for industrial clients. Since 2010, Econergy is part of Tractebel Engineering. In collaboration with other parts of the group, Econergy can offer a wide range of related services, including Energy Master Plans for government institutions and companies, in-depth technology evaluations, green building consultancy, and many other services.

Clean Harbors San Leon, Inc. provides waste management and recycling services, centered on its indirect fired thermal desorption technology. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in San Leon, TX.

Masdar (Masdar) is a private equity subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Cleantech Group LLC develops and markets clean technologies as an investment category. It offers research and data, innovation pipeline, executive search and many more services. The firm provides solutions for investors, entrepreneurs, enterprises, service providers and economic development agencies. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Abagold (Pty) Ltd. produces abalone for the Asian market. The firms products include canned abalone, dried abalone, live abalone, pouch, abalone gifts and recipes. The company was founded by P. du P Hugo in 1995 and is headquartered in Hermanus, South Africa.

Ethos Private Equity Ltd. (Ethos) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by André Roux. The firm is headquartered in Illovo, South Africa.

Alexander Forbes Ltd. provides insurance, financial and risk management services. Its services include retirement funds consulting and administration provider and corporate health consulting business that provides insurance, financial and risk management services. The company is headquartered in Sandown, South Africa.

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants operates as an institute of chartered accountants. The private company is based in Bruma Lake, South Africa. Sithembiso Nomvalo has been the CEO of the South African company since 2019.

Emerging Markets Private Equity Association operates as global industry association for private capital in emerging markets. It Researches, analyzes and disseminates authoritative global information on emerging markets private capital fundraising, investment and exits, covering industry trends, benchmarks, best practices and current market developments. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.