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Vedanta Resources Limited, a global diversified natural resources company, engages in the exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals and oil & gas. Headquartered in London, the company operates through seven segments: Zinc-India, Zinc-International, Oil & Gas, Iron Ore, Copper-India/Australia, Aluminium, and Power. Vedanta produces a range of metals including zinc, lead, silver, copper, aluminum, and iron ore, as well as oil & gas and power. It also engages in port and infrastructure operations, refining of precious metals, manufacture of various products, and accommodation and catering services. The company operates in India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, and other countries, with a significant presence in India. Vedanta is a subsidiary of Volcan Investments Limited and was founded in 1976.

Groupe Crystal is a global financial advisory firm offering comprehensive wealth management services. They specialize in investment planning, retirement planning, estate management, tax planning, and risk management, serving French-speaking clients worldwide.

Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded in September 2020 by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to revolutionize shopping, payment, and banking experiences. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara operates additional offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. The platform empowers merchants by providing flexible payment solutions, including installment options, through its application programming interfaces and plugins. This functionality enhances customer experiences and boosts sales for merchants. Tamara has established a robust customer base of 6 million and collaborates with over 15,000 partner merchants, which include both leading global brands and local small and medium enterprises. The company has successfully raised significant funding, highlighting its strong market presence and growth potential.

Founded in 1777, InterContinental Hotels Group operates and franchises over 5,600 hotels and resorts globally across 16 brands, offering accommodation ranging from midscale to luxury. As of February 28, 2020, the group had approximately 884,000 rooms in nearly 100 countries.

One97 Communications Limited is a mobile payments services company based in Noida, India, founded in 2000. It operates under the Paytm brand, offering a comprehensive range of mobile content and commerce services. The company provides digital goods and services, including top-ups, ticket bookings, hotel reservations, music, videos, games, and other mobile content. Additionally, One97 Communications is a leading provider of payment solutions for e-commerce merchants, utilizing its RBI-approved semi-closed wallet. With a workforce of over 4,500 employees, the company has a wide geographical footprint, with regional offices in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata, as well as a global presence in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Sasol is a South Africa‑based integrated energy and chemicals company with a global footprint. It operates through segments including Mining, Exploration and Production International, Energy, Base Chemicals, and Performance Chemicals, running coal mines and upstream oil and gas interests in Africa, North America, and beyond. The company markets liquid fuels, pipeline gas, and electricity and develops gas-to-liquids ventures. It produces and markets a broad range of chemicals, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, ketones, alcohols, acrylates, caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, phenolics, and ammonium nitrate base products, as well as sulphur derivatives and mining reagents for various applications. Sasol also markets organic and inorganic commodity and specialty chemicals and provides engineering and project services. It maintains large-scale petrochemical operations and operates world-scale facilities to produce liquid fuels, high-value chemicals, and low-carbon electricity. The company employs thousands of people in multiple countries, with the majority of revenue sourced in Southern Africa. It was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Johannesburg.

Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded in September 2020 by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to revolutionize shopping, payment, and banking experiences. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara operates additional offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. The platform empowers merchants by providing flexible payment solutions, including installment options, through its application programming interfaces and plugins. This functionality enhances customer experiences and boosts sales for merchants. Tamara has established a robust customer base of 6 million and collaborates with over 15,000 partner merchants, which include both leading global brands and local small and medium enterprises. The company has successfully raised significant funding, highlighting its strong market presence and growth potential.

Kobo360 is a digital logistics platform that connects cargo owners, truck owners/drivers, and recipients. It uses data analytics and technology to streamline supply chains, reduce waste, and enable efficient delivery of goods across Africa.

Bharti Airtel Limited, commonly known as Airtel, is an Indian multinational telecommunications services company headquartered in New Delhi, India. It operates in 20 countries across South Asia, Africa, and the Channel Islands. Airtel has a GSM network in all countries in which it operates, providing 2G, 3G and 4G services depending upon the country of operation. Airtel is the largest provider of mobile telephony and second largest provider of fixed telephony in India, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services. It offers its telecom services under the "airtel" brand, and is headed by Sunil Bharti Mittal. Bharti Airtel is the first Indian telecom service provider to achieve Cisco Gold certification. It also acts as a carrier for national and international long distance communication services. The company has a submarine cable landing station at Chennai, which connects the submarine cable connecting Chennai and Singapore.

JUMO is a fintech company that empowers partners to offer loans, savings, and financial services. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess creditworthiness and build financial products tailored for customers in emerging markets.

JUMO is a fintech company that empowers partners to offer loans, savings, and financial services. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess creditworthiness and build financial products tailored for customers in emerging markets.

JUMO is a fintech company that empowers partners to offer loans, savings, and financial services. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess creditworthiness and build financial products tailored for customers in emerging markets.

Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.

Kobo360 is a digital logistics platform that connects cargo owners, truck owners/drivers, and recipients. It uses data analytics and technology to streamline supply chains, reduce waste, and enable efficient delivery of goods across Africa.

Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that specializes in facilitating international money transfers through its extensive network across Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua, Remitly offers a mobile payment service that allows consumers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to send money easily to friends and family. The company utilizes advanced technology to streamline the money transfer process, eliminating unnecessary steps and fees associated with traditional methods. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., providing a cost-effective and reliable service for its customers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads, positioning Remitly as a key player in the evolving financial services landscape for immigrants.

Unicaf, founded in 2012, is an online higher education platform that collaborates with reputable universities in the UK, US, Europe, and Africa to provide affordable and quality degree programs primarily to young professionals in Africa. The company offers locally accredited degrees through a blended learning approach, combining online instruction with physical instructional centers and virtual coaching. This model allows students to pursue their studies while continuing to work, making higher education more accessible. Unicaf has experienced significant growth, enrolling over 8,000 students and aiming to reach more than 60,000 by the end of 2020. The company’s mission is to help African students obtain degrees that enhance their career prospects in a simplified and cost-effective manner.

JUMO is a fintech company that empowers partners to offer loans, savings, and financial services. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess creditworthiness and build financial products tailored for customers in emerging markets.

JUMO is a fintech company that empowers partners to offer loans, savings, and financial services. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess creditworthiness and build financial products tailored for customers in emerging markets.

Jumia Group operates a pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting consumers and businesses across the continent. It offers a wide range of products and services, from consumer goods to online travel, through its marketplace. Jumia also provides logistics services for package delivery and a payment service for transactions on its platform. The company generates revenue through sales of goods, commissions, fulfillment, value-added services, and marketing & advertising. Jumia's primary revenue source is the West Africa segment.

HAMLET PROTEIN is a Danish producer of soy-based protein ingredients for animal feed, specializing in products for young animals such as piglets and calves, as well as for pets, poultry, and aquaculture. The company develops and manufactures soy proteins that enhance palatability, digestion, and gut health, supporting the health, welfare, and performance of farm livestock. Its products are distributed through distributors in Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia/New Zealand. Founded in 1992, HAMLET PROTEIN operates production facilities in Horsens, Denmark, and Findlay, Ohio.

Ramco Systems is a cloud enterprise software company that is part of the Ramco Group, a diversified conglomerate based in India. The company specializes in providing multi-tenanted software solutions for human capital management, payroll, enterprise resource planning, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services primarily for the aviation and defense sectors. With a focus on usability, Ramco employs a product philosophy known as MUSIC—emphasizing mobility, user interface, social integration, in-memory processing, and context-aware applications. It develops its software using the Ramco VirtualWorks platform for transaction systems and Ramco DecisionWorks for analytics and reporting. Serving over 150,000 users across more than 1,000 customer organizations, Ramco Systems operates from its headquarters in Chennai and has a global presence with 20 offices in regions including North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. The company generates most of its revenue through the sale of software licenses and associated services.

Foodpanda is a global online food delivery marketplace that enables users to order meals from local restaurants through a website or mobile application. The platform connects customers with partner restaurants, processes orders, and coordinates delivery, typically sending order confirmations and delivery estimates. Launched in 2012, Foodpanda operates in more than 40 countries and 500 cities across five continents, partnering with tens of thousands of restaurants to offer a wide range of cuisines. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company uses regional brand names such as foodpanda and hellofood across different markets.

Perseus, Inc. is a managed services provider specializing in high-speed global networks, colocation, and trading technologies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse international clientele that includes major market makers, banks, exchanges, and Fortune 500 companies. Perseus is known for offering rapid, secure market connectivity, with some of the fastest private routes connecting key financial hubs such as Chicago, New York, London, and Tokyo. The company has received multiple awards for innovation and growth, including recognition in industry lists for its impactful products and services. As of 2017, Perseus operates as a subsidiary of GTT Communications, Inc.

Jumia Group operates a pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting consumers and businesses across the continent. It offers a wide range of products and services, from consumer goods to online travel, through its marketplace. Jumia also provides logistics services for package delivery and a payment service for transactions on its platform. The company generates revenue through sales of goods, commissions, fulfillment, value-added services, and marketing & advertising. Jumia's primary revenue source is the West Africa segment.

IHS Towers is an independent owner, operator and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focused on towers, that serves mobile network operators delivering wireless voice and data services in emerging markets. It owns and operates more than 40,000 towers across markets in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, including Nigeria, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt and South Africa, among others. The company’s geographic footprint encompasses Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America, with the majority of revenue generated in Nigeria.

IHS Towers is an independent owner, operator and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focused on towers, that serves mobile network operators delivering wireless voice and data services in emerging markets. It owns and operates more than 40,000 towers across markets in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, including Nigeria, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt and South Africa, among others. The company’s geographic footprint encompasses Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America, with the majority of revenue generated in Nigeria.

Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited is an Indian company specializing in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar power projects. Founded in 2011 and based in New Delhi, the company offers comprehensive EPC solutions, including design, procurement of materials, construction, and field quality monitoring. In addition to these services, Sterling and Wilson provides operations and maintenance support for third-party solar projects and engages in trading solar modules, structures, inverters, and related accessories. The company has successfully completed 245 solar power projects with a total capacity of 10,134 megawatt peak. With a presence in 25 countries, including India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, its diverse clientele consists of independent power producers, developers, and equity funds. Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited operates as a subsidiary of Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited.

Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited is an Indian company specializing in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar power projects. Founded in 2011 and based in New Delhi, the company offers comprehensive EPC solutions, including design, procurement of materials, construction, and field quality monitoring. In addition to these services, Sterling and Wilson provides operations and maintenance support for third-party solar projects and engages in trading solar modules, structures, inverters, and related accessories. The company has successfully completed 245 solar power projects with a total capacity of 10,134 megawatt peak. With a presence in 25 countries, including India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, its diverse clientele consists of independent power producers, developers, and equity funds. Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited operates as a subsidiary of Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited.

Network International is a prominent provider of payment solutions in the Middle East and Africa, established in 1994. The company offers a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to meet the diverse needs of merchants and financial institutions. Its offerings include credit and debit card processing, ATM management, merchant acquiring, and consumer finance applications. Network International is recognized for its innovative approach and ability to deliver tailored solutions that enhance payment transactions, making them secure, fast, and efficient. As a principal member of Visa International and MasterCard International in the UAE, it holds a significant position in the market, being the first independent vendor certified by both networks for card payments. The company also provides consultancy services to assist clients in planning and designing new card products and programs. Committed to driving customer revenue and profitability, Network International continues to evolve its services to adapt to the growing demands of the digital commerce landscape.

Vision was founded in 1990. It is the leader in entertainment and edutainment software sales in South Africa and has 16 full-time employees. The company has regional offices in Durban and Cape Town and is rapidly building export sales into Kenya and four neighboring countries (Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland). In addition to Electronic Arts products, Vision distributes software for other leading publishers.