Our CrossBoundary Advisory team was proud to support the USAID Kenya East Africa Mission at the Nakuru County Investment Roundtable held yesterday in Naivasha. The roundtable was hosted by @susankihika & supported by @USAMbKenya and @USAID
Listening to top global executives discuss the opportunities in Kenya, with supporting data. it-is evident that as Kenyans, we are blind and deaf to the gold mine that is our home.
I'm even surprised; I just realized I don't know my own country well enough.
“Ugandan snacks are an integral part of local culture, creating an opportunity to tap into unmet demand & innovate with different products..."👏🏽 Congrats to Pearl Capital Partners on their investment into Newman Foods, a leading agro-processing snack company in Kampala, Uganda
The CrossBoundary team is thrilled to be at the #USAfricaLeadersSummit22 in D.C. this week! One of our first stops was the innovators' gathering to discuss investing in U.S.-#Africa cultural and economic ties
U.S. investors have a strong presence in Africa. These funds have all closed deals on the continent in the last 5 years. See the deals here: https://t.co/ReNRuMPJ8p. Asoko will be at today's #USAfricaBizForum when @ProsperAfricaUS will launch enhanced investment support services.
🚨 26 Specialized VC Funds Investing in Africa 🚨
Founders often ask me where to start on their fundraising journey. Sometimes – if they have a startup or founding-team that falls into a category below – my answer can be specific and targeted 👇🧵
Our team is at the Africa Energy Forum this week, ready to discuss Africa's energy future, including scaling energy investment and renewable energy projects on the continent #aef22#AfricanEnergy#EnergyFinance
Project finance is key to unlocking long-term, infrastructure-type capital the mini-grid sector needs. @CrossBoundary Energy Access is pleased to announce its latest raise with investments from ARCH, @BankofAmerica & @Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund: https://t.co/4qeLuNtgb1
Energy access in Africa gets a boost today from ARCH, @BankofAmerica & @Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund with $25 million in new funding commitments to finance solar-powered mini-grids. #renewableenergy#SDG7
Announcement: https://t.co/4qeLuNtgb1
5⃣ African startups reached unicorn status in 2021. Behind the headlines, there is a vibrant startup ecosystem throughout the 🌍 continent.
Register to join the conversation tomorrow, April 5th, with @ProsperAfricaUS, investors & entrepreneurs: https://t.co/YS6Z9A7Wv2
Today, @InvestinKEA held access to finance webinar themed "The Funding Cycle". Participants included SMEs, FIs, MFIs and business advisory service providers. Thanks to our wonderful facilitators from @CrossBoundary! #ToInvestInKenyaTalkToUs
There's a lack of effective ag-energy projects to support modern #agriculture enterprises with steady and sustainable #energy, say @FactorEVentures analysts, who share five lessons and recommendations:
https://t.co/Oz7U7yxbAD
#SustainableEnergy#GlobalDev
The Farm to Fashion value chain holds so much potential for this country. We spent the day in Cotton farms in Chegilet, Elgeyo Marakwet on day two of CS @maina_betty 's tour of the area. Farmers presented their produce & the challenges that inhibit their progress
Recruiting now - Are you a Tanzanian with experience of working in textiles/apparel? Do you have a passion for improving livelihoods? Would you like to use your skills to help trigger investment that could create tens of thousands of jobs? Learn more at: https://t.co/eal44rWwQe
Smallholder farmers manage and rely on natural resources, biodiversity and ecosystem services, including water.💧
They should be included in processes affecting their communities and livelihoods.
#WWWeek