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Clifford M Gross: From Lab to Leadership — Steering Tekcapital’s Commercialisation Engine
Since founding and leading three publicly listed companies and co-founding numerous other high-growth ventures, Dr Clifford M Gross now drives Tekcapital plc as CEO. His rare blend of academic, inventor and investor experience has shaped Tekcapital’s strategy: converting university research
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Tekcapital: Building Companies That Change Lives — And Create Value for Shareholders
Tekcapital has honed a differentiated model for discovering university inventions, turning them into real businesses, and listing them on major markets. With a near-term push into GenAI ventures and a clear intent to return capital via special dividends, the company’s
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Africa Finance Corporation: Powering Africa’s Future Through Pragmatic Investment and Infrastructure
The Africa Finance Corporation is redefining development on the continent by championing bankable, climate-resilient, and inclusive infrastructure projects. With US$17bn invested across 36 countries, AFC is a model of how strategic capital and partnerships can catalyse Africa’s sustainable growth. In
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Samaila Zubairu: Championing Africa’s Economic Transformation Through Infrastructure Investment
Under the stewardship of Samaila Zubairu, the Africa Finance Corporation has become a driving force for industrialisation, clean energy and pan-African prosperity. Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has established himself as one of
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Deem Finance: Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation in the UAE
Deem Finance has established itself as one of the UAE’s most progressive non-bank financial institutions — redefining inclusion and innovation in a rapidly digitising economy. Guided by a clear purpose to serve the underserved and underbanked, the company is enabling
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Blended Finance’s Second Act: The OECD Renews Guidance to Effectively Align Development Goals and Investment Returns
A decade after blended finance entered the global lexicon, the challenges it was meant to address have multiplied – and so has its relevance. Public budgets are tightening, debt levels are climbing, and political priorities are shifting inward. In this
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Europe’s Elite: Navigating the Continent’s Most Business-Friendly Nations
In the shifting currents of global commerce, Europe continues to project innovation, stability and opportunity. For companies seeking to expand, innovate or establish a foothold, identifying the most fertile ground is paramount. This year, as economic tides ebb and flow,
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eCapital: Scaling Capacity, Expanding Reach, and Redefining SME Finance
With syndicated lending capacity reaching $2.6bn and a growing international footprint, eCapital is reshaping how small and mid-sized enterprises access working capital. Its formula combines scale, speed, and a people-first approach — positioning the firm as a reliable partner in
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Strengthening the Custody Chain: Bank One Supports Africa’s Private Capital Evolution
Adecade ago, fewer than one in ten African pension funds reported exposure to private capital. In 2024, Preqin’s Institutional Allocation Study shows that more than one-third expect to increase allocations to private debt and infrastructure over the next three years.
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Digital Health’s Q1 2025 Unicorn Baby Boom: Investors Bet Big on Innovation
The first quarter of 2025 saw an unprecedented rise in the valuation of digital health startups, with a surge of companies achieving “unicorn” status. Powered by advances in AI, personalised medicine, and remote patient monitoring — and reinforced by strong
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