Three Ways to Approach Impact Investing in Africa

The video discusses impact investing, focusing on Africa. It explains how accredited investors can invest in funds or deals, with a focus on off-grid solar projects. The video highlights the credit risk, investor diversity, and returns, emphasizing the lower real risk compared to perceived risk. It also covers the flow of capital into Africa, market opportunities, and the role of fund managers in risk assessment. The video concludes with a discussion on market competition and collaboration with development finance institutions.

What is the primary business model used to enable accredited investors to invest directly in funds or deals?

• Angel Investing

• Venture Capital

• Syndication

• Crowdfunding

Which market in Africa is highlighted for its potential due to mobile payments?

• Off-grid Solar

• Agriculture

• Telecommunications

• Real Estate

What is the repayment rate mentioned for microloans in certain markets?

• 97%

• 90%

• 100%

• 85%

What is the range of returns offered to investors depending on the term they pick?

• 1.5% to 4%

• 1% to 3%

• 0.5% to 2%

• 2% to 5%

How has the flow of private capital into Africa changed over the past 20 years?

• It has increased significantly.

• It has remained the same.

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend.

• It has decreased significantly.

Which country is identified as a hotspot for entrepreneurs and tech businesses in Africa?

• Kenya

• South Africa

• Egypt

• Nigeria

What role do development finance institutions play in the African investment market?

• They compete with private investors.

• They provide risk mitigation and leverage.

• They focus solely on profit.

• They discourage private capital.