Lowenstein Africa Presents: Venture Voices

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

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. read less
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Welcome to “LS Africa Presents: Venture Voices”
May 9 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

Episodes

Legal Challenges Part 2 - Capital Structure Issues for African Startups
Jun 6 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
Legal Challenges Part 1 – Setting Up Your Startup for Success
May 9 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
A Conversation with Janade du Plessis of Launch Africa Ventures: Balancing Sustainable Development with ROI
May 9 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, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures and Five35 Ventures
Welcome to “LS Africa Presents: Venture Voices”
May 9 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