Asoko Insight included a report on private equity in fragile and conflict-affected situations amongst their top 30 reads of the week. The report was produced in partnership with the International Finance Corporation.  Sign up for their weekly newsletter…

We partnered with the International Finance Corporation on a substantial research project resulting in a comprehensive report on Investing in Private Equity in Sub-Saharan African Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations. …

We partnered with the International Finance Corporation on a substantial research project resulting in a comprehensive report on Investing in Private Equity in Sub-Saharan African Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations.

We supported the East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association during the Industry Awards ceremony to mark their 5th anniversary. We were represented by our Energy Vision & Delivery Lead Kathleen Jean-Pierre and our Senior Associate Tunuka Gray.

Our co-Managing Partner Jake Cusack exchanged insights on blended finance at the EMPEA Sustainable Investing Summit. Fellow panelists included David Rossow, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Maria Teresa Zappia, BlueOrchard Finance SA; Neil Pierre, United Nations; and Philip Moss, World Economic Forum. Patricia Dinneen, EMPEA, moderated.

Managing Partner Matt Tilleard joined other Young Global Leaders (YGL) to help 'Co-Create a Sustainable Future’ at the World Economic Forum YGL Summit in San Francisco. The Forum used San Francisco as a window into emerging technologies and trend and to examine ways to harness the Fourth Industrial Revolution as a positive force while mitigating its unintended consequences. 

Gabriel Davies, our Head of Energy Access and Jake Cusack, our Co-Managing Partner were at the Shell Foundation’s annual Partners event. It was great to connect with an inspiring group of entrepreneurs and investors, who are changing the world for the better