Catalytic investors in
African SMEs from the
sports industry’s
value chain
- With nearly 60% of citizens under 25 and 80% of the population considered as fans, the African market is the youngest and most dynamic globally. Its rich talent base, vibrant fan culture, and community-driven sport ecosystem require a focused and hands-on investment strategy
- PwC’s Global Sports Survey, July 2024: “Recent activity shows increased investor interest in the sports services segment. Investment in the wider value chain may help to amplify investments in teams and leagues and vice versa”
- Sport in Africa is evolving beyond a stage for major events (AFCON, Youth Olympic Games, football World Cup, UCI cycling world championship, others) into a driver of economic diversification, youth empowerment, and cultural transformation
- Untapped market potential with significant growth ahead. Oliver Wyman data estimates that the current sports market in Africa is worth more than US$12 billion but could reach over US$20 billion by 2035
- Clear pipeline of opportunities across sectors with significant operating leverage
Ambition
Scale a synergetic
value chain
Consumer and Retail
Education and Training
Facilities
Fitness and Wellness
Media
Technology and esports
Consumer and Retail
Education and training
Fitness and Wellness
Facilities
Media
Technology and esports
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Experienced professionals
on the ground
Uel MIGAN-GANDONOU
- Based in Abidjan, Uel MIGAN-GANDONOU has decades of finance experience, specialized in M&A, Private Equity and Investment Banking. He has over 20 years of track-record with BNP Paribas, Blackstone, Barclays and Perella Weinberg Partners, benefiting from an extensive industry expertise across a variety of sectors
- He has a proven track-record of US$90 billion+ successful M&A transactions originated and executed across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Americas, for Corporates, Private Equity and Infrastructure funds
- He is also a senior advisor to global sports groups & organizations, as well as a Business Angel with 15+ investments across various segments in Europe and Africa
- Uel is a graduate of emlyon business school
Andile KETA
- Based in Johannesburg, Andile is a distinguished Chartered Accountant, Investment Manager, and Entrepreneur with over 20 years of executive and board experience. Andile specializes in business development, capital raising, debt structuring, asset management, mergers & acquisitions, and stakeholder management
- Andile has managed assets and debt instruments exceeding US$3 billion and executed transactions totalling over US$4 billion at institutions such as Investec Limited Bank and Nedbank Limited
- He is a Founder and former Partner of Kleoss Capital Private Equity Fund I
- Andile is a graduate of the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of Cape Town
