Zephyr Management, L.P. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in middle market, distressed/ vulture, seed/startup, early venture, emerging growth, mid venture, late venture, buyout, industry consolidation, recapitalization, mezzanine, turnarounds, industry consolidation, recapitalization, and private equity investments. The firm provides growth capital and prefers to invest in small and medium enterprises in financial services, business services, niche manufacturing, education, logistics, agri-business, packaging and labeling, telecommunications, distribution companies, environmental and facilities and services, travel and tourism services, publishing, healthcare, business-to-business, consumer products and services. It also invests in the rural segments with a focus on food, beverage, and agriculture and emerging markets. It seeks to invest in India, Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Benin, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Korea, Mexico, United States, Canada, and Europe. The firm invests between $0.2 million and $75 million in companies having enterprise values between $25 million and $150 million. It prefers to invest in companies generating revenues between $30 million and $300 million and having an EBITDA between $2 million and $50 million. The firm acquires both majority and minority stakes in firms. Zephyr Management, L.P. was founded in 1994 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices in Bangalore, India; Cayman Islands; Nairobi, Kenya; London, United Kingdom; and Mexico D.F., Mexico.

Verod Capital Management Limited is a private equity firm established in 2008 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm specializes in mid-market, growth capital, and buyout transactions, focusing primarily on opportunities in West Africa, particularly in countries such as Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Verod invests between $3 million and $20 million and typically acquires majority or significant minority equity stakes with minority protection rights in its portfolio companies. The firm targets a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, business services, education, healthcare, agribusiness, consumer goods, light manufacturing, civil engineering, media and technology, real estate, and energy. Verod employs an active management approach, leveraging its extensive industry knowledge and operational expertise to enhance the value of its investments and position them for successful exits, holding assets for periods of four to seven years.

Big Sur Ventures, established in 2012 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments. The firm specializes in backing B2B companies that harness the power of the Internet to transform markets, as well as Deep Tech ventures that tackle global challenges in areas such as climate, energy, transportation, population, and food. By investing in companies founded on innovative scientific or engineering breakthroughs, Big Sur Ventures aims to collaborate closely with exceptional founders to develop extraordinary businesses that address pressing societal issues.

Gemcorp Capital is an independent investment management firm established in 2014 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Africa and Asia. The firm specializes in investments across emerging markets, focusing on various sectors and asset classes, including macro, public debt, private debt, and equity strategies. Gemcorp's team consists of 25 professionals, many of whom have prior experience at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, bringing a wealth of knowledge in emerging markets. The firm is dedicated to thorough investment processes, encompassing deal origination, structuring, and comprehensive due diligence, alongside robust operational controls to manage risk effectively. Additionally, Gemcorp provides investment advice and engages in co-investment opportunities, reflecting its commitment to creating value across its investment activities.

Helios Investment Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in buyouts of going concerns, recapitalization, mezzanine, growth capital for private enterprises, restructurings joint ventures, startups; either green-field or brownfield; and the majority or blocking-minority structured investments in listed entities. It seeks to invest in the telecommunications, media, financial services, power, utilities, travel, leisure, distribution, fast-moving consumer goods, logistics, and Agro-allied sectors. The firm prefers to invest in Africa with a focus on Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. It seeks to invest between $15 million and $200 million in an individual transaction. The firm prefers to have a board seat in its portfolio companies. Helios Investment Partners LLP was founded in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

FinRebel is a venture capital firm located in New York, focused on investing in companies within the fintech, ed tech, digital health, and digital events sectors. The firm emphasizes a patient capital approach, aligning with purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are committed to making a positive impact in the world. Through its investments, FinRebel aims to support innovative businesses that contribute to social and economic improvement.

4Founders Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Barcelona, Spain. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth technology companies that demonstrate a strong potential for profit generation and efficient capital use. Founded by a team with extensive experience as entrepreneurs and CEOs, 4Founders Capital aims to assist startups in building impactful global businesses. The firm prioritizes projects with solid teams that are developing market-tested products or services and have clear revenue models, though companies do not need to be at break-even. 4Founders Capital typically invests from €100,000 in early-stage ventures and may participate in follow-on investments of up to €4 million per company throughout the investment lifecycle.

Gramercy Funds Management LLC, founded in 1998 by Robert Koenigsberger, is a hedge fund manager based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico City, and Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in emerging markets, providing investment solutions that encompass both alternative and long-only strategies. Gramercy is known for its expertise in distressed debt, but it has adapted its investment approach to include a broader range of instruments as the market has evolved. With a strong emphasis on fundamental analysis and bottom-up stock selection, the firm manages client-focused portfolios for a diverse clientele, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. Gramercy’s investment professionals possess extensive experience in emerging markets, supported by a dedicated research team that enhances their decision-making capabilities through deep local insights and market knowledge.

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest in projects that create jobs in emerging markets in sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

ICF Capital is a venture and growth capital management firm from ICF. ICF is a public financial institution founded in 1985 and owned by the Government of Catalonia. Our mission is to foster and improve access to funding for companies that operate in Catalonia in order to contribute to the growth of the region's economy while complementing the private financial sector. ICF provides funding to Catalan companies and entrepreneurs. They assist them in their development and growth, generating value for society at large. The institution offers companies a range of products and services in the area of corporate finance, focusing on loans and guarantees and venture capital investments. ICF operates via a parent company, two subsidiaries (IFEM and ICF Capital), and an investee (AVALIS). ICF, through IFEM, supports the creation and growth of innovative start-ups through the investment in venture capital funds for seed segments and co-investment with private investors through participative loans. ICF Capital, which manages closed-end UCITS and is authorized by Spain's National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), manages, nurtures, and advises public and/or private funds or venture capital firms that provide capital to Catalan companies. At present, ICF Capital directly manages 2 venture capital firms: ICF Capital Expansió II and ICF Venture Tech II.

Cabiedes & Partners S.A. is a venture capital firm based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on the Internet sector, including fintech. It typically invests between €50,000 and €500,000 in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €1 million to €5 million, and it allocates between €1 million and €2 million for follow-on rounds. Cabiedes & Partners aims to acquire a stake of 10 to 20 percent in its portfolio companies through these investments. The firm primarily operates in Spain, with a particular emphasis on Madrid and Barcelona.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is a government-owned investment management company based in Pretoria, South Africa, established in 1911. As the only firm in the country that focuses exclusively on the public sector, PIC manages assets for a range of public entities, including pension funds, social security funds, and development funds. With its operations comparable to those of private sector asset managers, PIC is recognized as one of the largest and most successful investment managers in Africa. The organization employs a combination of both internal and external fund managers to oversee its investments, ensuring a diverse and strategic approach to asset management. The governance of PIC is overseen by a board of directors, which is responsible for directing the management of the fund's assets.

Satya Capital is an independent investment firm established in 2009 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on providing long-term growth capital to African businesses, partnering with entrepreneurs to develop world-class companies with regional and pan-regional reach. Satya Capital is flexible in its investment approach, supporting companies at various stages of development, from expansion to post-IPO, thanks to its permanent capital base that allows for investments without a fixed exit timeline. The firm targets investments ranging from $20 million to $150 million across diverse sectors, including consumer and retail, healthcare, technology, media and telecommunications, and financial services. Satya Capital's team possesses a robust blend of financial and strategic expertise, complemented by significant operational experience, notably through their involvement in establishing Celtel, a pan-African mobile operator. The firm collaborates closely with management teams of its portfolio companies to foster growth by enhancing internal systems, attracting talent, and leveraging extensive networks throughout Africa.