The November issue of Africa Global Funds focuses on the sixth annual AGF Africa Service Providers Awards. The winners combined a mixture of business performance, growth and progress over the 12 months period (from July 2020 to June 2021). Find out about our winners and how to participate in the next Awards edition on pp.14-30.

We believe that winning AGF Awards helps position your firm as a leader in your sector! We also want to extend our sincerest gratitude to our sponsor Standard Bank Group for their tremendous support.

In this special issue of Africa Global Funds, some of our winners share their success stories and thought pieces. 

Gerald Gondo of RisCura, writes that once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control, the resumption of economic activity in Africa could result in a compelling story for investors. Read more on pp. 6-7.
Rob Bergman of Bravura explores the opportunities Series B and C funding in Africa’s tech sector on p.11.
In this edition, we speak with Hayden Reinders at Prescient Fund Services about the firm and trends in fund administration (p.8).
We also catch up with Marlene Miller-Bake of Temenos Multifonds to learn about fintech trends and challenges for fund administrators on p.10.
In addition, Omar Sayarh of Dentons Sayarh & Menjra tells us about legal trends in African private equity on p.12.
We also hear from Mazars corporate finance division (Mazars) and Neu Capital Africa – rebranded as Cala Capital Africa about consolidation of their capital raising advisory capabilities on p.9.
Finally, learn more about IBIS Consulting, which won Africa Global Funds award following continued regional growth and focus (p.13).