ALN, Africa’s leading alliance of integrated law firms, is set to make a significant impact at the highly anticipated 2025 AVCA Conference and VC Summit, which will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, from 28 April – 2 May. As a key participant and sponsor of this prestigious event, ALN will showcase its private equity and venture capital expertise and contribute to shaping Africa’s economic future.
ALN Shaping Africa’s Private Capital Landscape
Renowned for its on-the-ground expertise and productive relationships with regional regulators and policymakers, ALN’s Corporate M&A Practice team remains at the forefront of assisting multinational corporations and international investors to invest across the continent. The team excels in private equity and venture capital, private M&A joint ventures and strategic alliances, and corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Our ALN delegation from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria will be participating in discussions on the future of Africa’s Private Capital landscape and will include:
- Sydney Domoraud – Founding Partner, ADNA
- NanAma Botchway – Managing Partner, ALN Ghana
- Gwendy Bannerman – Partner, ALN Ghana
- Alex Calloway – International Transaction Advisor – UK Counsel, ALN Ghana
- Dominic Rebelo – Director, ALN Kenya
- Jason Harel – Chairman and Co-Founding Partner, BLC Robert & Associates
- Bhavna Ramsurun – Partner, BLC Robert & Associates
- Oludare Senbore – Partner, ALN Nigeria
- Ayodeji Oyetunde – Partner, ALN Nigeria
- Ajibola Asolo – Partner, ALN Nigeria
- Michael Nwanneka – Senior Associate, ALN Nigeria
- Oluwatamilore Oluwalaiye – Senior Associate, ALN Nigeria
- Bukola Akinsulere – Senior Associate, ALN Nigeria
Emerging Private Captial Opportunites
North Africa is at the crossroads of African, European, and Middle Eastern markets, offering a unique investment landscape driven by economic diversification, infrastructure expansion, and a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. With sectors such as renewable energy, technology, manufacturing, and financial services gaining momentum, private capital is playing a pivotal role in the region’s transformation.
Against this backdrop, ADNA Founding Partner Sydney Domoraud will be moderating a panel session titled, “Emerging Private Captial Opportunites” during the 21st AVCA Conference & VC Summit on 29 April 2025 from 10.30 AM (WAT). Sydney will be joined by an exceptional line-up of industry leaders, including
- Ali Souafi, M.Sc, Fulbright – Head of Impact, Athar Investment Fund
- Ennis Rimawi – Founder and Managing Director, Catalyst Investment Management MENA Climate Funds
- Khaoula Ramdi – Managing Partner, Atlas Capital Private Equity
- Ahmed El Guindy – Founding Partner, TCV (Tanmiya Capital Ventures)
The panel will focus on the future of private capital in North Africa and strategies for unlocking high-potential investment opportunities in the region.
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Tag! You’re It” – The Next Wave of African Innovation
Since 2019, FinTech has consistently claimed first place amongst tech-enabled startups raising venture capital in Africa.
ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna Partner Dominic Rebelo will be moderating a panel session titled “Tag! You’re It” – The Next Wave of African Innovation,” at this year’s AVCA Conference and VC Summit organised by AVCA – The African Private Capital Association on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, from 4.00 PM (WAT). Dom will be joined by an exceptional lineup of industry leaders, including
- Ashley Lewis – Managing Partner & Head of Venture Capital, DPI
- Mariam Kamel – General Partner, LoftyInc Capital
- Ininoluwa Aboyeji – Founding Partner, Future Africa
- Bongani Sithole – Partner, 54 Collective
While FinTech’s supremacy shows no signs of giving way, this panel looks beyond the giant of Africa’s silicon savannah to explore alternate sectors prime for growth and investment.
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Adapting to Reality: Climate Change and the Investment Imperative
Climate change is no longer a distant challenge—it’s an investment imperative. As environmental risks reshape economies and industries, investors can no longer afford to treat climate considerations as an afterthought.
ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode Partner Oludare Senbore will be moderating a panel session titled, “Adapting to Reality: Climate Change and the Investment Imperative,” during the 21st AVCA Conference & VC Summit organised by AVCA – The African Private Capital Association on Thursday, 1 May from 3.00 PM (WAT). Oludare will be joined by an exceptional line-up of industry experts, including
- Sarah McNeilly – Managing Director, Allied Talent Partners
- Baafour Otu-Boateng – Investment Director, KawiSafi Ventures
- Azza Khalfallah – Investor Engagement Officer, AfricInvest Group
The panel will explore how private capital can move beyond risk mitigation to opportunity creation, leveraging climate-smart investments to drive financial returns and sustainable impact.
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Innovating for a Transformative Future
“The AVCA Conference & VC Summit provides an unparalleled opportunity for us to showcase our commitment to excellence and innovation shaping Africa into the investment destination of choice,” says Oludare Senbore, Partner, ALN Nigeria. “Africa’s private capital landscape is at a transformative crossroads, presenting immense opportunities for sustainable development. As the continent rethinks its growth strategy amidst complex market dynamics, private capital can be a catalyst for innovative financing models paving the way for a sustainable, more prosperous future.”
NanAma Botchway, Managing Partner at ALN Ghana, adds, “Collaboration and knowledge sharing are essential drivers for Africa’s economic growth. Through strategic partnerships between governments, private sector entities, and businesses, we can position the continent and accelerate growth opportunities in key sectors and channel this growth towards emerging sectors.”
Join ALN at AVCA 2025
ALN is excited to be part of the 2025 AVCA Conference & VC Summit, contributing insights and collaborating with industry leaders and stakeholders to drive sustainable energy solutions across the continent. Participants and attendees are welcome to connect with our delegation at the AVCA Conference, where they can engage in lively discussions, network with legal industry experts, and explore potential collaborations.
Register and explore details of the AVCA 2025 agenda at: AVCA Conference
