InvestStream online Business Meeting
The Missing Allocation:
Why African Venture Capital Belongs in a Modern Investment Portfolio
Why African Venture Capital Belongs in a Modern Investment Portfolio
August, 19 | Wednesday
7:00 PM Dubai Time
Online | InvestStream Club
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As global investors seek new sources of long-term growth, traditional portfolios are increasingly expanding beyond public markets and real estate into alternative assets. Yet one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions remains significantly underrepresented in most private portfolios.
Join InvestStream for an exclusive online session exploring why African venture capital is emerging as a compelling alternative asset class — and how experienced investors are approaching this rapidly evolving market.
Join InvestStream for an exclusive online session exploring why African venture capital is emerging as a compelling alternative asset class — and how experienced investors are approaching this rapidly evolving market.
Natnael Asmerom
Head of Investor Relations at Launch Africa Ventures, the leading Seed and Pre-Series A venture capital fund focused on Africa
Manages relationships with more than 400 limited partners across 45+ countries
Leads the firm’s global fundraising and investor engagement
Former professional at Goldman Sachs, with experience across Institutional and Private Wealth divisions
Connects family offices, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors to Africa’s fastest-growing technology companies
Launch Africa Ventures has invested in more than 180 technology startups across 25 African countries, holds secondary positions in three unicorns, and is the first African venture capital fund featured in a Harvard Business School case study. The fund’s portfolio has contributed to the creation of over 80,000 jobs, with its current fund delivering a 40%+ internal rate of return (IRR).
Head of Investor Relations at Launch Africa Ventures, the leading Seed and Pre-Series A venture capital fund focused on Africa
Manages relationships with more than 400 limited partners across 45+ countries
Leads the firm’s global fundraising and investor engagement
Former professional at Goldman Sachs, with experience across Institutional and Private Wealth divisions
Connects family offices, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors to Africa’s fastest-growing technology companies
Launch Africa Ventures has invested in more than 180 technology startups across 25 African countries, holds secondary positions in three unicorns, and is the first African venture capital fund featured in a Harvard Business School case study. The fund’s portfolio has contributed to the creation of over 80,000 jobs, with its current fund delivering a 40%+ internal rate of return (IRR).
What you will learn...
✔ Why African venture capital deserves consideration as a strategic allocation within a diversified investment portfolio.
✔ The demographic, technological and economic trends shaping Africa’s long-term growth story.
✔ How capital-efficient “African Camel” companies are creating attractive risk-adjusted investment opportunities.
✔ Why USD-denominated, tax-neutral investment structures have made the asset class more accessible to international investors.
✔ How experienced investors evaluate, size and structure exposure to frontier-market venture capital.
✔ Where African venture capital fits alongside traditional asset classes such as real estate, equities, private credit and other alternatives.
✔ The demographic, technological and economic trends shaping Africa’s long-term growth story.
✔ How capital-efficient “African Camel” companies are creating attractive risk-adjusted investment opportunities.
✔ Why USD-denominated, tax-neutral investment structures have made the asset class more accessible to international investors.
✔ How experienced investors evaluate, size and structure exposure to frontier-market venture capital.
✔ Where African venture capital fits alongside traditional asset classes such as real estate, equities, private credit and other alternatives.
Event format
Part 1 — Expert Presentation
An in-depth discussion covering investment frameworks, market dynamics and practical insights, followed by a live Q&A session.
Part 2 — InvestStream Networking
Following the presentation, participants will join a moderated networking session designed to foster meaningful business connections. Entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, founders, executives and industry experts will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, exchange ideas, discuss potential collaborations and expand their international network.
An in-depth discussion covering investment frameworks, market dynamics and practical insights, followed by a live Q&A session.
Part 2 — InvestStream Networking
Following the presentation, participants will join a moderated networking session designed to foster meaningful business connections. Entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, founders, executives and industry experts will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, exchange ideas, discuss potential collaborations and expand their international network.
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