Lowenstein Africa Presents: Venture Voices

About Lowenstein Africa Presents: Venture Voices

This podcast will tell the stories of the entrepreneurs, investors, and others in the African VC ecosystem who are leading the way in the growing African VC market–those who are succeeding, and those who have stumbled. By illustrating the opportunities available and how others have pursued them, we will show founders and potential investors in Africa (and beyond) how it can be done and share some of the lessons learned along the way.

Publisher

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2024

Latest episode

19 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Eunice Ajim on Wining & Dining Africa Before Investing

   Rossie E. Turman III interviews Eunice Ajim, who explores navigating African markets, addressing misconceptions, and urging investors to understand cultural nuances before investing in African startups.

2. 

   10 Apr 2025

   Seizing Opportunities in Frontier Markets with a Positive Mindset

   Host Rossie E. Turman III sits down with Ernest Kabuye, managing partner at Seven Capital Ventures, a firm focused on FinTech, e-commerce, and transportation/logistics in Africa and the Middle East, to discuss some of the internal and external challenges faced by underrepresented investors and founders in venture capital, such as the mythical need to follow a ‘checklist,’ the burdens of both success and failure, and how to assess bias and allyship. Kabuye says, “If we don't know what our biases are,… then it's going to be very difficult for us to be able to properly evaluate what these ideas are. And then, we will miss out—great opportunities and good ideas come from everywhere. The opportunity to then take advantage of them and invest in them might not be the same for everyone, but there are good ideas everywhere you go.” Speakers: Rossie E. Turman III, Partner and Chair, International Finance; Co-chair, Africa Practice Ernest Kabuye Ph.D, General Partner, Seven Capital Ventures

3. 

   6 Feb 2025

   Jemimah Orevaoghene: A Lesson on Investing with your Sixth Sense

   In this episode of Venture Voices, Deangeor Chin and Raquel Smith of Lowenstein’s Africa practice speak with Jemimah Orevaoghene, a Venture Capital Director at Morgan Stanley and Africa portfolio leader, about her unique experience investing both professionally and personally. Jemimah discusses her role as an angel investor for various African startups, how she uses her sixth sense when choosing companies to support, and how she uses a value-centric approach to investing. She also provides insight on the current African ecosystem and shares candid opinions on the continent’s future. Speakers: Deangeor Chin, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Raquel Smith, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Jemimah Orevaoghene, Director, Morgan Stanley

4. 

   7 Nov 2024

   Growing the Glow from Ghana: A Karité Founder’s Journey

   Rossie E. Turman III (https://www.lowenstein.com/people/attorneys/rossie-turman), partner and chair of Lowenstein's international finance practice and co-chair of the firm's Africa practice, speaks with Akua Okunseinde, co-founder of the natural skincare brand Karité, about her journey as a founder, the brand's deep roots in Ghana and Africa, and some of the sustainable initiatives that are core to its mission. Akua describes how her family-owned business enterprise came about, how her background in marketing at large corporations informed her perspective as a founder, and the cross-border challenges of sourcing, packaging, and meeting regulatory requirements across continents. Speakers: Rossie E. Turman III (https://www.lowenstein.com/people/attorneys/rossie-turman), Partner and Chair, International Finance; Co-chair, Africa Practice Akua Okunseinde, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Karité Shea Butter

5. 

   5 Sept 2024

   Eloho Omame: A Female Investor’s Perspective on the VC Market in Africa

   Hosts Raquel Smith and Tolulope “Tolu” Adetayo speak with Africa-focused technology venture capital investor Eloho Omame about her career; Africa’s investment potential due to its impressive scale of market and pace of growth; and what she looks for when she invests, such as the ambition and strategy of the founding team, the accessibility of the market in question, and the structure of the deal. Eloho also discusses how she co-founded FirstCheck Africa, a female-led, female-focused angel fund, and the data she’s seen that indicates female-led companies perform better. Speakers: Raquel Smith, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo (https://www.lowenstein.com/people/attorneys/tolulope-adetayo), Law Clerk, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Eloho Omame (https://tlcomcapital.com/eloho-omame), Partner at TLcom Capital LLP

6. 

   11 Jul 2024

   Legal Challenges - Part 3: Corporate Housekeeping Issues for African Startups

   In the final episode in of this three-part series, the hosts discuss good corporate housekeeping for startups in Africa, particularly the concepts of optics and risk. How well a company keeps its books and records sends a signal to investors; it is important to maintain orderly documentation of corporate governance documents such as board minutes, as well as IP assignments, and founders’ agreements, in order to be best prepared for the due diligence process. Speakers: Rossie E. Turman III, Partner and Chair, International Finance; Co-chair, Africa Practice Deangeor Chin, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Raquel Smith, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo, Law Clerk, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

7. 

   6 Jun 2024

   Legal Challenges Part 2 - Capital Structure Issues for African Startups

   In Part Two of their discussion of the legal challenges facing startups in the African VC system,  Rossie E. Turman III, Deangeor Chin, Raquel Smith, and Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo address the topic of possible pitfalls in the way that startups allocate company ownership or capital structure issues, particularly in negotiating terms with potential investors. They explain managing the expectations investors may have regarding their potential returns, liquidation preference, or degree of control, as well as challenges arising from cross border transactions, vesting and exiting, and recordkeeping. Speakers: Rossie E. Turman III, Partner and Chair, International Finance; Co-chair, Africa Practice Deangeor Chin, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Raquel Smith, Counsel, Africa Practice Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo, Law Clerk, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

8. 

   9 May 2024

   Welcome to “LS Africa Presents: Venture Voices”

   Lowenstein Sandler is proud to launch its latest podcast: “LS Africa Presents: Venture Voices,” hosted by Rossie E. Turman III, Deangeor Chin, Raquel Smith, and Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo. The podcast will explore the stories that define Africa's emerging company and venture capital landscape, featuring interviews with the audacious founders, visionary investors, and everyday individuals shaping Africa's venture landscape. We'll delve into the triumphs and the challenges, the risks, and the rewards. In this podcast series, we'll tell the stories of the entrepreneurs, investors, and others in the African ECVC ecosystem who are leading the way in the growing African markets, those who are succeeding, and those who have stumbled. Speakers: Rossie E. Turman III, Partner and Chair, International Finance; Co-chair, Africa Practice Deangeor Chin, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Raquel Smith, Counsel, Africa Practice Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo, Law Clerk, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

9. 

   9 May 2024

   Legal Challenges Part 1 – Setting Up Your Startup for Success

   Today on “LS Africa Presents: Venture Voices,” Rossie E. Turman III, Deangeor Chin, Raquel Smith, and Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo present the first in a three-episode series on legal challenges in the startup space in Africa. They discuss how and where to structure your startup or high-growth entity, providing examples of common legal issues and potential solutions and emphasizing the importance of familiarity and comfort for investors. Speakers: Rossie E. Turman III, Partner and Chair, International Finance; Co-chair, Africa Practice Deangeor Chin, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Raquel Smith, Counsel, Africa Practice Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo, Law Clerk, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

10. 

    9 May 2024

    A Conversation with Janade du Plessis of Launch Africa Ventures: Balancing Sustainable Development with ROI

    Today on “LS Africa Presents: Venture Voices,” Raquel Smith and Deangeor Chin speak with Janade du Plessis, a South African investor, entrepreneur, and researcher who is managing partner of Launch Africa Ventures and Five35 Venture, and an angel investor and impact investor through his investment company, Abrazo Capital. Janade discusses how emerging company and impact investing in Africa have evolved over the last 20 years, how the African VC ecosystem has grown from $25M ten years ago to $6B today, and how his fund balances seeking returns and contributing to sustainable development. Speakers: Deangeor Chin, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Raquel Smith, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Janade du Plessis (https://www.launchafrica.vc/team), Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures and Five35 Ventures

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2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Engagement

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