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De-risking investments through FCFA stability and impact partnerships Managing currency volatility is arguably inherent to the practice of investing in most emerging and frontier markets. Exchange rates fluctuate, especially over the long holding periods typical of private equity investments. As global equity markets become increasingly integrated, understanding and managing that currency risk becomes increasingly important, especially in the context of private capital investment in Sub-Saharan Africa. One region that stands out for its currency stability is the West African Economic … Continue reading “De-risking investments through FCFA stability and impact partnerships”

The evolving landscape of PE/VC funding in Africa Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the global economy, and, in the developing world, they account for 90% of the private sector and create more than 50% of jobs in their corresponding economies [www.csis.org]. In Africa, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB), SMEs account for more than 90% of businesses and almost 80% of employment. Of the 60 million registered companies in Africa, some 50 million are SMEs, … Continue reading “The evolving landscape of PE/VC funding in Africa”

Senegal Unrest As the political unrest and violence continues in Senegal, we need to come together to support each other and our youth. Local fund managers like Brightmore Capital have a key role within the investment community to make a positive impact in creating a “social elevator” for Senegal’s youth, improving resilience, and providing increased economic opportunities. In the face of such challenging circumstances, it’s crucial that we focus, more than ever, on providing support for Senegal’s younger generations to … Continue reading “Senegal Unrest”

Investment into Agri-business in West Africa Africa has boasted promising prospects for investors since the beginning of the century, driven by factors such as attractive growth opportunities, an expanding consumer class, thriving companies, and an improving business environment. Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have played a significant role in directing capital into high-growth businesses in Africa, stimulating economic growth and capacity building. In recent years, most notably since 2010 the African PE and VC industry has seen considerable … Continue reading “Investment into Agri-business in West Africa”

The realities of Gender- Lens Investment in Francophone West Africa Brightmore Capital is an impact investment management and advisory firm in Francophone West Africa. Based in the region’s two economic hubs of Dakar and Abidjan, we focus on the development of, and the investment in, high potential SGBs/SMEs across Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Togo, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Brightmore Capital believes in the power of private equity and venture capital to foster economic and social development in Francophone … Continue reading “The realities of Gender- Lens Investment in Francophone West Africa”

How impact investing is going to improve the lives of Africans How impact investing is going to improve the lives of Africans Impact investing has gained momentum in West Africa in recent years and is emerging as a promising approach to address social and environmental challenges in West Africa. With a population of over 381 million people, West Africa faces significant challenges such as high levels of poverty and unemployment. According to the World Bank, over 40% of the population … Continue reading “How impact investing is going to improve the lives of Africans”

Attracting and keeping human talent is a huge challenge within the start-up, SME and investment ecosystem Attracting and retaining human talent is a significant challenge in the start-up, SME and investment ecosystems. Enterprises require a skilled and motivated workforce to achieve their business objectives, and competition for top talent is fierce. The success of a business depends on the quality of the team and the talent that it attracts. Here are some factors that contribute to this challenge and suggestions … Continue reading “Attracting and keeping human talent is a huge challenge within the start-up, SME and investment ecosystem”

How to achieve at impact investing in Francophone West Africa Brightmore Capital is an impact investment firm, focused on enterprises with a regional high-growth potential in Francophone West Africa. Brightmore Capital’s Managing Partner and co-founder; Ndeye Thiaw recently chatted to Jessica Brown from Oxolo on impact investing in West Africa. You can listen to the podcast here: https://www.uxolo.com/articles/7155/Brightmore-Capitals-Ndeye-Thiaw-on-impact-investing-in-West-Africa Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal are two of the fastest growing economies in the world right now. If you are not invested yet, … Continue reading “How to achieve at impact investing in Francophone West Africa”

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