Mari Blumenthal

Recovering financial journalist and economics nerd. On a new impact investment adventure in the African SME space. Tweeting in my personal capacity.

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@ParliamentofRSA We saw some stylish and beautiful outfits from MPs on the red carpet last night. I would to challenge them to donate those dresses and suits to matrics dreaming of a matric farewell or other another worthy cause.

[Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) @AspenANDE]

Recent posts from @AspenANDE members in #NotesfromtheNetwork: The @anzishaprize on ten Africans inducted to the #AnzishaHOF, @FundaCapital on #SGBs in #Colombia coping with #COVID19, @GroFin on the COVID-19 SME support fund in Iraq, and more.

Read on: https://t.co/l8Kzy6GcQ7

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@Grofin Shrini Ramanujam says @Villgro is helping Indian #Smes on micro financial planning but also on how they can plan and prepare to be ready to meet pent up demand when the #CoronaCrisis is over @AspenANDE

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@GroFin Webinar on Supporting small and growing businesses during #Covid_19 with @AspenANDE. Juan Carlos Thomas from @TechnoServe say emotional support to entrepreneurs also crucial in this uncertain time. #smes

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@SimonPB @seala_m @kristiavh @stealthy_wealth Percentages of what are these? Her contribution? Her salary? Value of her savings? They never seem to be clear on that one.

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@Elmakapelma Bananas in pajamas... #90skids

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

‘SA’s private sector is not on an investment strike’ - By @SurenNaidoo https://t.co/zHAcNtyyo0 via @Moneyweb

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@CityTshwane Can you please advise on power outage in the far east of Mamelodi where some residents have been without power since Friday? Thanks very much.

[Vymala Thuron @VymalaThuron]

Unleashing the potential of women entrepreneurs in #Africa by the #invest2impact in #Kigali an amazing initiative by @opicgov @Proparco @MastercardFdn @FinDev_Canada @CDCgov

[Delphine Govender @Delphine_DG]

Random fact.... Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway $BRK has $128bn in cash on hand...or approx ZAR1,9trillion. That’s more than South Africa’s entire forecast revenue, in-line with our total expenditure and around 55% of our gross debt. #Perspective https://t.co/tYzdXTGJJ6

[John Kluge 🐝 @klugesan]

If I hear one more time "There's no pipeline" or "the tickets are too small"... investors serious about achieving the SDGS need to be willing to bend with existing markets if they want to build new markets! #GIINForum19 #impinv

[Suzanne Biegel @zanne2]

So impressed with ⁦Neveen Al-shawabkeh - entrepreneur from Jordan⁩. Talking about value of support beyond capital from ⁦@GroFin⁩ towards export, distribution, biz relationships. And opptys /challenges for women entrepreneurs in the Middle East. #DGGF2019

[Vymala Thuron @VymalaThuron]

#DGGF2019 Financing local businesses via risk reduction strategies panel with @GroFin CEO ...  «  #structuring the exit upfront is key »

[CIO Africa by dx5ve @dx5ve]

Rita Odero, SNR Investment Manager at GroFin Kenya Ltd presents on SMEs funding, capital and investment.
@KAM_kenya #EpowerForum @DHLAfrica @AmariConsult @JumiaKenya1 @amitrucks @GroFin #CIOBreakfastSeries

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@marnusbroodryk I see people are raising some valid concerns about very serious problems facing the country. If you choose to remain in SA, you have to realise that all of these problems are opportunities too. If not to make money, at least to make a difference.

[Shell Foundation @ShellFoundation]

What is high touch business support? Why do we believe it is key to successful growth, impact and sustainability? https://t.co/8TF4j7nDMw

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@GroFin "Understand your customers and their needs. Surround yourself with a good team." GroFin Investment Executive, Trevor Conradie shares his advice with women entrepreneurs. #growoman @InnovHub @SANSA7

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@GroFin Advice to women entrepreneurs from our panel: Write down your goals and look at them every day. Work with the resources that you have. Get out there and network. #growoman @InnovHub

[Mari Blumenthal @LMariB]

@GroFin Dalene Sechele from Mercantile Bank says women entrepreneurs can make their businesses investment-ready by formalising their businesses from day one. "Make sure you have financial statements, because these are like the CV of your business. #growoman @InnovHub @SANSA7