- November 30, 2024
- Posted by: Kusumi
- Category: Articles
Aruwa Capital Digest
A summary of the latest news across our ecosystem
Welcome to the fifth edition of the Aruwa Capital Digest! We’re excited to share the latest developments, highlights, and insights from Aruwa Capital in the month of November.
1. Voices of Influence (Speaking Engagements)
Aruwa Capital at Barclays Private Bank’s ‘Psychology of Investing’ Event
Our Founder, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, joined a team of experts from Barclays Private Bank at the ‘Psychology of Investing’ event, held at Gaia Africa House in Lagos. The panel discussed behavioural biases in investment decisions, the evolving role of women in wealth creation, and their impact on sustainable legacies.
Aruwa Capital at the Second West African Deal Summit
Aruwa Capital proudly sponsored the 2nd West African Deal Summit, a 2-day summit hosted by the Impact Investors Foundation in Lagos. Our Founder, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, represented Aruwa Capital at the Impact Fund showcase on Day 1, and also delivered a goodwill message and presented the Impact Investor of the Year 2024 Award at the Annual Dinner and Awards on Day 2.
Watch video recap here: https://vimeo.com/1031894228
Aruwa Capital at the Africa Prosperity Summit
Our Founder, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, was invited as a speaker at the Africa Prosperity Summit, hosted by Ventures Platform at the Civic Centre in Lagos. She spoke on a “Gender Lens Investing” panel alongside leading experts, discussing the transformative impact of investing in women-led businesses on Africa’s economic growth.
Watch recap video here- https://vimeo.com/1035543823
2. Beyond Our Walls (External Events)
Aruwa Capital at the Unilag Gender Conference
Aruwa Capital attended the Unilag Gender Conference, represented by Nofan Obieromah (Investment Associate). Nofan joined a panel of dynamic women to discuss Economic Empowerment: Addressing Women’s Poverty through a Gender-Responsive Financing Lens in Nigeria, highlighting strategies for driving economic empowerment and the critical role of gender-responsive financing.
Aruwa Capital at the Food and Energy Security Conference
Aruwa Capital attended the Food and Energy Security Conference, co-hosted by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), White & Case LLP, and AfreximBank. Represented by our Founder, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, who joined key stakeholders to explore transformative strategies for addressing Nigeria’s challenges in food security, energy resilience, and sustainable infrastructure development.
Watch recap video here- https://vimeo.com/1035542193
Aruwa Capital at the Deal Room Investors Fair 2.0
Aruwa Capital was invited as a key investor at the Investor Fair 2.0, a premier event hosted by DealRoom Nigeria. We were represented by our Snr. Investment Associate- Kunle Akinola. The event brought together leading investors, SMEs and manufacturers to foster growth and funding opportunities for high impact businesses in Nigeria.
Aruwa Capital at the Energizing Agriculture Programme’s Pitch Competition
Aruwa Capital was proudly represented at the Energizing Agriculture Programme’s Pitch Competition earlier this month by Ayooluwa Aseweje, Investment Analyst. We are thrilled to share that our portfolio company, Koolboks, represented by Co-Founder Deborah Gael, delivered an outstanding presentation and emerged as a winner of the $30,000 grant cash prize among 7 entrepreneurs.
3. Awards (More recognition of our Impact)
Aruwa Capital Shines at the 12th Annual Private Equity Africa (PEA) Awards
Aruwa Capital made history at the 12th Annual PEA Awards, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. We proudly took home four awards, making us the most awarded firm of the evening. These prestigious awards, hosted by Private Equity Africa, recognised organisations driving meaningful change across the continent, and it is an honour to see Aruwa Capital celebrated for our commitment to impactful investing.
Read more about this incredible achievement in our newsletter: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=74babea9f0ace337a4fdbd832&id=e0d7ed13b2
4. Portfolio News
Agroeknor:
https://peafricaevents.com/pea-2024-annual-decade-awards-winners/
Mdaas:
https://techcabal.com/2024/11/11/mdaas-expands-into-cameroon/
https://techpoint.africa/2024/11/12/techpoint-digest-965/
https://techdailypost.co.za/2024/11/12/nigerias-diagnostic-healthtech-mdaas-enters-cameroon/
Omniretail:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIWUuVa6Cp8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_uNZCQ2Ugo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSJEYkPUh-M
https://punchng.com/omniretail-expands-with-50th-distribution-hub/
Koolboks:
4. Birthday Cheers
Happy Birthday Seye!
We’re thrilled to celebrate one special birthday at Aruwa Capital
Seye Kolawole, Investment and Portfolio Manager at Aruwa Capital, celebrated her birthday in the month of November. We wish Seye a fantastic year ahead, filled with remarkable achievements and continued growth. Her dedication and passion remain an inspiration to us all. Happy Birthday, Seye!
5. On the Horizon (Upcoming Events)
Mentor Matchup Challenge 6.0
We’re excited to share that our Founder, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, will be speaking at the Mentor Matchup Challenge 6.0 hosted by 234Finance on December 4th, 2024. Adesuwa will join the Local Production Panel to discuss strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s supply chains, improving efficiency, and reducing import dependency to enhance local industry resilience. We look forward to gaining insights from this event and fostering new ideas for sustainable growth in Nigeria’s production sector.
The 2024 African Development Bank African Investment Forum
We’re excited to share that our Founder, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, was invited by the African Development Bank to speak at the 2024 African Investment Forum in Rabat Morocco on the 5th of December 2024. Adesuwa will be presenting Aruwa Capital as a success story and case study in mobilising global institutional capital for gender lens investing. Its an honour for Aruwa Capital to be represented on this global stage.
The 13th Edition of the Inspiring Women Series by Business Day
We’re excited to share that our Founder, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, will be speaking at the 13th edition of Leading Woman in Lagos, hosted by Business Day on 10th December 2024. Adesuwa will join the panel “Corporately Speaking, She Dared” to discuss her journey of breaking barriers, navigating challenges, and driving growth for women-led initiatives. We look forward to an engaging conversation that aligns with this year’s theme, “The Audacity to Dare,” and continues to inspire bold leadership and transformative progress.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates!
6. Looking Forward (H2 outlook)
Aruwa Capital Fund II Final Close
As we approach the end of what has been an extraordinary year for Aruwa Capital, we reflect with pride on the milestones achieved and the impactful conversations we’ve led. From recognition on global stages to transformative investments driving sustainable change, 2024 has been a year of growth and resilience. With multiple on-site DD visits in November from global institutions visiting us and portfolio companies, progress toward the final close for Aruwa Capital Fund II remains steady, and we are energised to finish the year strong.
Thank You for Joining Us!
We appreciate your support and engagement, stay tuned for more exciting developments as we continue to drive positive change and foster sustainable growth. We look forward to sharing our journey with you and thank you for being a part of it.
Warm regards,
The Aruwa Capital Team