SouthBridge
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Who we are
Our roots are in Africa
our vision is pan-African
and our reach is global.
and our reach is global.
our vision is pan-African
and our reach is global.
We are a full-service pan-African financial solution advisory services for public and private clients.
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Madiba
It always seems impossible
until it is done.
It always seems impossible
until it is done.
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Services
We connect pools of capital
with financing needs.
with financing needs.
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Services
We connect pools
of capital
of capital
and financing needs.
with financing needs.
Strategic consulting
Based on the pragmatic
and fine knowledge of the business
environment and societal issues.
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Strategic consulting
Based on the pragmatic
and fine knowledge of the business
environment and societal issues.
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Brazil Africa Forum 2021 ends with strengthened partnerships between Brazilian and African leaders
December 3, 2021
The Brazil Africa Forum has come to an end with commitments reinforced and new partnerships to come to boost Brazil - Africa relations
Events
Emeryc Kpenou rejoint SouthBridge comme nouvel associé gérant
November 11, 2021
SouthBridge, la banque d’affaires panafricaine dirigée par Donald Kaberuka et Lionel Zinsou, a le plaisir d’annoncer la cooptation d’Emeryc Kpenou en tant qu’associé-gérant (Partner).
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Jean-Christ Ametepe, promoted to Managing Director of SouthBridge Abidjan office
November 10, 2021
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Jean-Christ Ametepe to Managing Director of our Abidjan office.
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Brazil Africa Forum 2021 to focus on natural resources and urgent actions to achieve sustainable development
October 25, 2021
The event will show, once again, that though connected only virtually, it is possible to strengthen dialogue, create opportunities, encourage investments and contribute to overcoming this unprecedented
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Quentin Sauzay selected to take part in the French-African Foundation Young Leaders Program
July 14, 2021
Join us in congratulating Quentin Sauzay for being selected to take part in the French-African Foundation Young Leaders Program.
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Southbridge honored nominated for Deal of the Year – Equity at the African Banker Awards 2021
July 7, 2021
Southbridge is honored to have been nominated for Deal of the Year - Equity at the #AfricanBankerAwards2021.
Press Releases
Dr Frannie Léautier (Senior Partner & CEO SBI) in IFC – Africa’s Shot at Local Pharma Production
June 30, 2021
Frannie L. adds her voice to IFC - International Finance Corporation’s insight titled ‘Africa’s Shot at Local Pharma Production’.
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Lionel Zinsou: “Eco will add one to two points of growth per year and a lot of jobs”
June 25, 2021
In a conversation with Christophe Boisbouvier, Lionel Zinsou comments on the creation of Eco, single African currency for member states of the CEDEAO region.
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As Africa Recovers, New Investment Opportunities Beckon
June 23, 2021
In an IFC - International Finance Corporation Insight article entitled "As Africa Recovers, New Investment Opportunity Beckon", Andrew Alli discusses Africa post-Covid, offering his take on blockchain,
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Lionel Zinsou on France24: How to finance recovery while avoiding the debt trap?
June 3, 2021
Lionel Zinsou, Managing Partner of Southbridge, participated in a debate entitled New Deal for Africa: how to finance recovery while avoiding debt trap.
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Frannie Leautier speaks of the effects of financial innovation in La Tribune Afrique
June 3, 2021
In an interview with La Tribune Afrique, Frannie Leautier, CEO of SBI shared an analysis of the effects of financial innovation on african economies' growth.
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Hamet Aguemon, nommé Ministre Conseiller du Président de la République, chargé des investissements dans le nouveau gouvernement du Benin
May 25, 2021
Les Associés et les équipes de SouthBridge félicitent Hamet Aguemon, Associé de la première heure, nommé Ministre Conseiller du Président chargé des investissements, au sein du nouveau gouvernement béninois
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