3rd Sub Saharan Africa Private Equity Breakfast
The 3rd Sub Saharan Africa PE Breakfast is an annual event that is hosted through the joint cooperation of Pedersen & Partners and CMS South Africa. The event will be held in Johannesburg and will bring together senior decision makers from Private Equity, Mezzanine and Venture Funds, Asset Managers, Financial Institutions, Family Offices and their portfolio companies.
The purpose of this event is to bring together investment professionals to discuss and share experiences and comments regarding the current industry climate and future developments.
Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
Co-Chairs:
- Michael Al-Nassir - Equity Partner, Head of META & Head of Private Equity Practice APMEA, Pedersen & Partners
- Kabelo Dlothi - Partner, CMS South Africa
Panellists:
- Jesmane Boggenpoel - Chief Investment Officer, AIH Capital
- Halekopane Matsipa - CEO and Founder, Kleoss Capital
- Warren van der Merwe - Managing Partner, Vantage Capital
- Idan Segal - Chief Investment Officer & Founding Partner, Convergence Partners
Panel discussion topics:
Navigating the African Investment Landscape
Our panel will discuss the outlook for and latest trends in investment, finance, and M&A activities in Sub Saharan Africa across key sectors such as energy, digital infrastructure and food security, including:
- Valuations in African Markets: Navigating the complexities of valuing businesses in African markets, considering external factors such as market volatility, deal flow, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, armed conflicts, high interest rates and inflation, energy transition and the global election landscape;
- Strategic Exit Strategies: Explore effective exit strategies tailored to the African 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.