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    Side B Partners

    Early Stage Tech Advisory

     

     

     

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    Early-Stage Guide for Africa

    A summary of the early-stage space in Africa, through the lens of investment and advisory.

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    BUILDING INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

    SYSTEMICALLY, STRUCTURALLY, EFFECTIVELY

     

    Side B has evolved from the corporate advisory space in East Africa to take on a new challenge:

     

    early-stage technology risk.  

     

    Over the past 10 years we have worked with clients such as corporates, foreign investors, global foundations, and ecosystem support organizations to refine our model within the regional African community.

     

    Today, we are here to work on the regions most pressing challenges using technology solutions.

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    SERVICES

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    EARLY-STAGE ADVISORY

     

    We advise clients on a number of issues ranging from fund structuring, origination models, investment strategy , market intelligence, due diligence, and other areas of client interest.

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    RESEARCH

     

    We work together with funds, global investors, bi-laterials, multi-laterals, and global foundations, among other clients to deliver bespoke 'on-the-ground' research and market intelligence for informed investment decisions and solutions.

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    PROJECT DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

     

    At Side B, we have the capacity to initiate operations on any particular investment or project. With a team of local and international hires, we are able to drive value translating concepts to reality.

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    PRODUCT SUITE

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    TEAM

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    John

    Managing Partner

    Mauritius, Kenya

    ex OPIC/DFC

    ex Amani Partners

    Finance & Investments

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    James

    Board Advisor

    Uganda

    ex Monitor Publications

    LEAD, CEO Summit

    Leadership & Governance

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    Tommy

    Legal Advisor

    Uganda, Kenya

    ex MMAKS

    Astral Advocates

    Legal & Risk

  • We are currently seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join a growing team in Africa. If you understand firm dynamics, know how to develop and read financial statements, can build business and financial models, conduct a valuation and pull together a deck worth reading, please apply. We are also seeking those who know business well (the entire value chain internally), know how to manage stakeholders, and also know the global environment when it comes to early-stage. If this is you, we are interested in sparking a conversation.

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    FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

    Hands-On

    SideB Partners believes that developing local talent is important to the development of our industry and as such we have endeavoured to implement a Fellowship Program designed to offer a student an immersive experience of what it means to work in the fields of emerging market corporate and investment finance. This includes areas of project management, valuations, financial statement analysis, structuring transactions, accounting, business communications / presentations, business writing, coaching and mentoring firms with technical assistance, understanding the mechanics of governance, and inner workings of the firm – among many other areas underlying the world of emerging market corporate and investment finance.

    Leadership

    We believe that to more fully enjoy the learning experience and be a well rounded business leader, a direct experience combined with a professional field of study is imperative. Although an important part of academics, there is more to learning than just books; we believe that the soft skills and exposure to high pressure environments can further grow a fellows abilities and open them up to opportunities they would have never seen before. Leadership, for us, is not defined conventionally. Therefore, Fellows will shadow the Managing Partner for a 2-week period to learn the ins and outs of running a business.

    Sourcing

    Fellows will exit the program with a unique international work experience in an emerging market which can translate to opportunities for future positions in investment finance, impact investing, and related fields locally and globally. A culturally immersive experience will provide a life-changing opportunity to develop new perspectives and create life-long memories for fellows. Consideration for a full-time position at SideB Partners depends on performance. Side B Partners will also provide recommendation letters and industry connections for fellows not considered for a full time position.

    Learn More

    How to Apply

    An Application includes four (4) documents:

     

    (1) A Cover Letter

    (2) A CV

    (3) A Writing Sample

    (4) A Work Sample

     

    Submit by January 30th, 2025

    info@sidebpartners.com

    Apply

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    THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

    Innovation in Africa

    Early-Stage Technology Risk in Africa

    Early-Stage Coordination Mechanisms in Africa

    Benchmarking Origination Platforms

    SVB Collapse & Africa

    ESG on Balance Sheets

     

    Innovations in Carbon

    Trade Facility Innovations for Early-Stage

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    Inter-University Practioner's Lecture Series

    Produced by Tanya Innovations

    Sponsored by Side B

    Inaugural Lecture Series

    The Development Journey Of UAE (Dubai), Experiences and Insights presented by the former Dubai Chamber of Commerce CEO, Atib Nasser.

    2nd Lecture Series

    Navigating Through Uganda's Innovation Ecosystem: "Opportunities and Insights for Students from Practitioners' Perspective"

    3rd Lecture Series

    "Scaling Students' Research Into Practical Solutions In Uganda/Africa" Presented by Peter Okwi

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    INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? 

    DROP US A LINE

    14-18 Cooper Road, 4th Floor
    Kampala, Uganda
    +256 31 253 1596
    +256 31 253 1596
    info@sidebpartners.com
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