Building a Private Equity Firm in Africa: Lessons from the Ground Up

Fireside chat
Block IV
Day 2
3:35 pm
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4:25 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
Join a distinguished panel of Wharton alumni who are at the forefront of private equity investment across Africa, driving growth and innovation in a dynamic and evolving market. Panelists will share their journeys in founding and scaling private equity firms, leveraging the Wharton network, and navigating the unique challenges of the African business landscape. They’ll offer insights into strategies that differentiate their firms, sectors ripe for investment, and the transformative impact of private equity on Africa’s economic future.
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Building a Private Equity Firm in Africa: Lessons from the Ground Up
Join a distinguished panel of Wharton alumni who are at the forefront of private equity investment across Africa, driving growth and innovation in a dynamic and evolving market. Panelists will share their journeys in founding and scaling private equity firms, leveraging the Wharton network, and navigating the unique challenges of the African business landscape. They’ll offer insights into strategies that differentiate their firms, sectors ripe for investment, and the transformative impact of private equity on Africa’s economic future.
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 3:35 PM
Nov 16, 2024 4:25 PM
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson

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