2nd East Africa Private Equity Breakfast
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Nairobi
The 2nd East Africa Private Equity Breakfast is an annual event co-hosted by CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates and Pedersen & Partners. The audience will consist of senior decision-makers from Private Equity, Investment Funds, Development Finance Institutions, Financial Institutions, Family Offices and portfolio companies active across East Africa.
Venue:
Villa Rosa Kempinski
Nairobi
Kenya
Co-Chairs:
- Michael Al-Nassir, Equity Partner, Head of Private Equity Practice APMEA, Pedersen & Partners
- Abdulhafeez Noorani, Partner, CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates
Panellists:
- Shruti Chandrasekhar, Head of Investments Africa, IFC
- Asif Noorani, Principal, Phatisa
- Francis Ogutu, Director, Admaius Capital Partners
- Karen Serem Waithaka, CEO, DOB Equity
- Arul Thomas, Partner, Lightrock
Panel discussion topics:
Our panel will discuss, among other relevant topics, the outlook for and latest trends in private markets investment and project & acquisition finance, as well as strategic M&A and capital raising activities across key target sectors and asset classes in East Africa, including:
- Valuations in East African Markets: Navigating the complexities of valuing private businesses in East Africa, considering external factors such as market volatility, availability of private debt, deal flow, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, armed conflicts, interest rates and inflation, energy transition, and the geopolitical landscape.
- Strategic Exit Strategies: Exploring effective exit strategies tailored to the local context, including IPOs, trade sales, and secondary buyouts, to maximize returns and mitigate risks.
- Value Creation: Portfolio management, change management, the significance of human capital in due diligence, succession planning, and key talent acquisition and retention.
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