Sponsors & Partners

Platinum Sponsor: The Netherlands Development Finance Company ( FMO)

The Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) is the international development bank of the Netherlands. FMO invests risk capital in companies and financial institutions in developing countries. With an investment portfolio of ˆ 4.2 billion, FMO is one of the largest bilateral private sector development banks worldwide. Thanks in part to its relationship with the Dutch government, FMO is able to take risks which commercial financiers are not - or not yet - prepared to take. FMO's mission: to create flourishing enterprises, which can serve as engines of sustainable growth in their countries.

• www.fmo.nl
• Press contact:
• Nicoline van Slingelandt
• Communications Officer (PR)
• T: +31 70 314 9790
• M: +31 622 563 047
• E: n.van.slingelandt@fmo.nl

Co-Sponsor : Citadel Capital

Citadel Capital is the leading private equity firm in the Middle East and North Africa. The firm focuses on building regional platform investments throughout the region in select industries through acquisitions, turnarounds, and Greenfields executed via Opportunity Specific Funds. Citadel Capital's 19 OSFs now control Platform Companies with investments worth more than US$ 8.3 billion in 14 industries, including mining, cement, transportation, food and energy. Since 2004, the firm has returned more than US$ 2.2 billion in cash to investors, more than any other private equity firm in the region.

Bronze Sponsor : African Capital Alliance

African Capital Alliance was established in 1997 as the pioneering private equity fund manager in West Africa by six partners who bring unique and complimentary set of strengths and backgrounds. ACA seeks superior returns for investors by partnering with management teams to build the long-term value of businesses well positioned in high potential industries or market niches. ACA has invested successfully in Nigeria over the last 10 years through four fund vehicles.

Bronze Sponsor : SIFEM

The Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) is a specialized investment advisor providing long-term finance to private equity funds and financial institutions in emerging markets. SIFEM's primary focus is on institutions investing in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. On a selective basis, SIFEM also invests in microfinance. SIFEM's investment philosophy is guided by the belief that investing in commercially viable emerging market SMEs can provide investors risk adjusted returns, as well as generate sustainable, long-term development effects in local communities. SIFEM is mandated to manage the investment portfolio of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and other private and public entities.

Bronze Sponsor :BIO

The mission of the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is to promote the creation of a strong private sector in developing and/or emerging countries, to enable them to gain access to sustainable development and lasting social prosperity and thus reduce poverty. BIO invests directly in private sector projects and thus makes a structural contribution to the socio-economic growth of those host countries.

Panel Sponsors: White & Case LLP: A Global Law Firm

Founded in New York in 1901, White & Case has lawyers in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Our clients are public and privately held commercial businesses and financial institutions, as well as governments and state-owned entities, involved in sophisticated corporate and financial transactions and complex dispute resolution proceedings.

Panel Sponsors : Standard Bank

Standard Bank Group is a global bank with African roots. It is South Africa's largest bank, distinguished by its extensive operations in 17 African countries. Outside the African continent, Standard Bank Group operations span to 16 countries, with an emerging market focus. Our customers benefit from our knowledge and expertise in emerging markets, coupled with our global outlook.

Panel Sponsors: TunInves AFRICINVEST

Africinvest Capital Partners “ACP” aims to be the leading private equity fund Manager in Africa, delivering good returns to its investors and shareholders and significant value-added to portfolio companies.

In addition to equity, ACP provides its investee companies with dedicated professional support without interfering in their day-to-day business.