The Journey – Investing, Building & Exits in Africa – Fireside Chat at Africa Tech Summit London 2025 with Abi Ajayi, Head of Primary Markets – Middle East and Africa at the London Stock Exchange and Babatunde Soyoye, Co-Founder of Helios Investment Partners and Co-CEO of Helios Fairfax Partners.
The chat centers around Baba’s journey in building Helios, the firm’s investment philosophy, and his insights on investing, scaling businesses, and driving economic transformation across Africa. Babatunde reflects on the early days of private equity in Africa, the continent’s untapped potential, and the challenges and opportunities of investing in diverse African markets. He emphasizes a strategic approach grounded in deep analytical thinking, careful risk assessment, and the critical importance of leadership in scaling businesses. Babatunde also discusses managing currency risks, exit strategies, and the evolving investor appetite for African investments. He highlights Helios’s pioneering role in Africa’s private equity space, including the firm’s investments in tech, digital infrastructure, and consumer sectors, and its innovative approach toward sports and entertainment. The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of resilience, belief, and support networks for entrepreneurs and investors aiming to impact Africa’s growth trajectory.
Africa Tech Summit London 2025 celebrated its 9th edition at London Stock Exchange on June 6th, 2025. The event brought together leading industry experts and innovators to explore the latest trends and insights in technology and business across Africa and beyond.
The Summit unpacked topics such as IPOs, Investing, AI, Payments, Stablecoins, FinTech,, Digital Identity, Cross-Border Trade, Agtech, Ecommerce, GTM Strategies, Cloud Technology and Business Scaling Strategies. Providing invaluable networking opportunities, connecting attendees with industry leaders, investors, and innovators to drive business and investment forward.
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