Global Ambitions, Local Talent: On P1 Ventures' African Tech Mission

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The AVCA Podcast

AVCA – The African Private Capital Association

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Formerly known as PE Talks Africa – a podcast about the trends and opportunities in Africa's private capital ecosystem. AVCA operates at the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private investment across the continent. As the pan-African industry body, we play a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry, acting as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact in Africa.

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Global Ambitions, Local Talent: On P1 Ventures' African Tech Mission

The AVCA Podcast

38 minutes 27 seconds

9 months ago

Global Ambitions, Local Talent: On P1 Ventures' African Tech Mission

What does it take to build global tech companies from Africa?

In this episode, Mikael (Mika) Hajjar, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at P1 Ventures, shares how his firm identifies exceptional founders in unexpected places. With US$50 million deployed across 34 companies, including Yassir, Raenest, and Nuitée, P1 Ventures combines data-driven insights with a boots-on-ground presence across Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, and Dakar.

Mika demonstrates how category-defining companies can emerge from any corner of the continent through a unique combination of data science, global expertise and deep local knowledge.

Discover how P1 Ventures is supporting the next generation of African tech leaders building world-class companies from Africa.

Find out more:

P1 Ventures: https://www.p1.ventures/ AVCA: https://www.avca.africa/