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In this episode of Voices & Visions, Ivana Heijnen speaks with George Odo, Senior Partner at AfricInvest, bringing nearly three decades of experience across development finance and private equity.

The conversation explores capital deployment across African markets, the realities shaping investment decisions, and the way businesses scale across regions.

The episode covers:
Private equity, venture capital, and private credit across African markets.
The positioning of emerging markets as a distinct asset class for global investors.
Governance, infrastructure, and market fragmentation as key factors in capital allocation.
Regional trade and cross-border expansion as drivers of scale.
The growing importance of local capital and stronger capital markets.
Key considerations for founders and operators building in these environments.

A grounded perspective on capital, markets, and investing across the continent.

Produced by Tutto Passa Agency, in partnership with Tech Cabal.

GEORGE ODO

George Odo is Senior Partner & Managing Director for East Africa at AfricInvest Capital Partners, a leading pan-African private equity firm with decades of experience investing across growth markets. He leads dealmaking and portfolio activity across the region, working closely with founders, family-owned businesses, and institutional investors to structure and scale investments.

Operating at the intersection of capital markets, M&A execution, and long-term value creation, George brings deep experience in SME and mid-market transactions. His perspective is grounded in what actually closes and in how African businesses transition from founder-led growth to institutional maturity.

AfricInvest: https://www.africinvest.com/
George Odo (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-odo-16ab6615/