NEWS & EVENTS
NEWS
The Global Private Capital Imperative
Business leaders and policymakers on the continent must devise a coherent and coordinated resource mobilization strategy that can help Africa to maximize its share of global capital flows. To succeed, countries and transnational firms need a clear understanding of the potential trade-offs of the different paths ahead. A business-as-usual approach will not work; private capital must be front and center of the debate. Read full article here.
EVENTS
ECANY 5th Year Banquet in New York
ECANY Capital is proud to sponsor the 5th year anniversary banquet of the Economic Club of Africa in New York. As a pan-African private investment firm dedicated to connecting capital, financing needs, and expertise across the board, we are deploying a unique model that offers unique and thoughtful opportunities to engage with our communities and clients. We are happy to join other stakeholders to celebrate the momentous occasion. Event link is available here.
PRESS RELEASE
NEW YORK, APRIL 14, 2025 – Today, ECANY Capital released the first of a series of white papers under its ECANY Capital Markets Alliance Initiative titled, “Harnessing Private Capital to Support Africa’s Ocean Sector: Lessons from Seychelles’ Sovereign Blue Bond.”
NEWS
ECANY Capital recently convened a roundtable comprised of CEOs, asset managers, thought leaders, investors, and strategy experts to provide input into a resource mobilization strategy aimed at deploying private capital to advance projects that align with our strategic priorities across the continent. With the right financing structure and innovation, several reliable but underutilized alternative financing channels can make a huge difference. Learn more.
NEWS
ECANY Capital Hosts Partners on Pan-African Investment Vehicle
ECANY Capital’s key stakeholders – including strategic advisors, LPs, prominent leaders, and corporate executives – recently converged to discuss the launch and operationalization of a new Pan-African investment vehicle. Participants included Ghanaian entrepreneur and chairman of Svani Group and Africa Capital Ltd, Mr. Thomas Svanikier, former president of the Republic of Mauritius, Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, and ECANY Capital chairman, Prof. Fred Olayele. The meeting focused on empowering and unlocking capital for high-potential African entrepreneurs by supporting scalable, sustainable, high-growth, and impact-driven ventures across key sectors.
