The MsFiT backing Africa’s unsung business heroes
🎙️ In a continent brimming with untapped entrepreneurial energy, two women are leading the charge to revolutionize the way we think about investing in Africa. Jill Curr, the managing partner MsFiT ventures of and co- founder Egla Ntumba are on a mission to empower the backbone of the African economy - small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
🏦 With a background that spans equities trading, hedge funds, and venture capital, Jill has witnessed firsthand the challenges that African entrepreneurs face in securing the capital they need to grow. Inspired by her mother's trailblazing career as one of the first female investment bankers in South Africa, Jill has dedicated her career to leveling the playing field and unlocking the potential of Africa's vibrant business community.
➡️At the heart of MsFiT ventures' approach is a bold shift away from the traditional venture capital model. Rather than focusing solely on high-growth tech startups, Jill and her co-founder Egla have set their sights on the unsung heroes of the African economy - the SMEs that generate the majority of jobs and GDP, yet struggle to access the capital they need to thrive.
💰By providing these businesses with much-needed debt financing, MsFiT ventures is empowering entrepreneurs to scale their operations, create jobs, and build sustainable, generational wealth.
Listen to this new podcast about Jill Curr’s unique perspective on investing.