2024 Impact Investment Summit

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

THEME: Enabling Business Growth Through Access to Finance

Welcome to the 4th TBN Africa Impact Investment Summit; An exceptional gathering of visionaries, investors, and entrepreneurs converging from across the globe.

MEDIA COVERAGE
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MEET OUR:

SPEAKERS

ANDY KRISTIAN AGABA
Founder and CEO, Hinga Capital

MEGAN MUKURIA
Founder and CEO, ZanaAfrica

SAPNA SHAH
Partner, Novastar Ventures

BRIAN MCKENZIE
CEO, Kentegra Biotechnologies

PATRICK LUMUMBA
Group Director, Capacity Development, African Guarantee Fund

SIMON WAFUBWA
CEO, Enwealth Financial Services

NIKITA WARUGURU
Africa Program Manager, Argidius Foundation

JANE MAIGUA
Founder, Exotic EPZ

KIM TAN
Chairman, INQO Investments (South Africa, UK), TBN Co-Founder

MICHAEL MUTHENGI
Country Manager, Business Partners International

MARY MWANGI
Chief Program Officer, Inkomoko

INDRESH SALUJA
Chief Business Transformation Officer, Acorn Holdings

PATRICIA OKELO
Founder, Kayana

LUCY MUIGAI
Chief Executive Officer, B Lab Africa

CK JAPHETH
Founder, Innovation Village and MoTIV (Uganda)

TIM TAN
Founder and CEO, Affordable Abodes

RACHEL WANYOIKE
Managing Director, Solidaridad East and Central Africa

AMOS WEKESA
Founder and CEO, Great Lakes Safaris (Uganda)

SUSAN SITUMA
Director of Programs, Gender and Impact, AECF

JON HALVERSON
Partner, Talanton

PETER NDUMIA
Head, Non-Financial Services, MSME, Co-op Bank

BREAKOUT ROOMS

Unlocking the Full Potential of Women Owned Businesses

Focused on the challenges and opportunities for women-owned businesses in Africa. Discussions covered access to finance, mentorship, and the unique strengths women bring to entrepreneurship.

ROOM 1

Navigating the Landscape of Impactful Investments

Explored the current landscape of impact investing in Africa, discussing the different types of impact investments, the criteria investors use to measure impact, and the challenges of balancing financial returns with social and environmental goals.

ROOM 2

Overcoming Capital Challenges through Innovative Financing Tools

Focused on the various innovative financing tools available to African businesses, including crowdfunding, blended finance, and venture philanthropy.

ROOM 3

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

WHERE IS THE MONEY?

Discussed challenges entrepreneurs face in accessing funding, the criteria funders use to evaluate businesses, and the importance of transparency and communication between both parties.

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WHERE ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES?

Discussed the importance of innovation, market research, and understanding customer needs to unlock hidden potential. Real-life examples were shared of businesses that successfully identified and leveraged new opportunities.

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WHAT ARE THE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO AFRICA'S PROBLEMS?

Focused on innovative and creative solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing challenges, including poverty, healthcare, and education. Discussions included the role of technology, social entrepreneurship, and public-private partnerships in driving positive change.

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