Entrepreneurs and innovators are changing Africa. Through technology, they are creating jobs, access to clean energy, finance and education – and agency and hope. African Renaissance Partners backs entrepreneurs leading the economic transformation of the region -- a unique opportunity for disproportionate returns and impact. The fund’s GPs are uniquely positioned to access deal flow, navigate political dynamics, and attract capital to the Horn. The African technology investment opportunity is taking off. The $4.9 billion raised in 2021 was 243% higher than 2020. Funding for tech startups is grew at six times the global average. East African and the Horn is the next growth opportunity. Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Northern Uganda and Djibouti represent over 210 million people and $200 billion in GDP. The Horn include the 2nd and 10th most populous countries in Africa, with the 6th and 13th largest economies. Ethiopia was the world’s 2nd fastest growing economy from 2010 to 2020. The populations of the Horn are young, with a rising middle class, increasing mobile and internet penetration. Our focus is on renewable energy, payments/fintech, logistics, ag-tech, and health/education. Geographically, our focus is on East Africa and the Horn. The political clouds are now lifting. A permanent cessation of hostilities has ended Ethiopia’s conflict, and a Framework Agreement to restore civilian rule is agreed in Sudan. We see the coming years as an opportunity for outsized impact and returns.