Africa Rising Capital (“Afris Capital”) is a South African registered investment and advisory firm established in 2009 and operating in sub-Saharan Africa. As an Authorized Financial Services Provider (License No. 41788) Afris Capital offers advisory and investment banking services in the areas of project finance, corporate finance, capital raising and capital markets. They focus on large and middle market organizations and provide advice to both private and public institutions. With extensive experience and capabilities in infrastructure financing, power & energy, banking, mining and property, they specialize in capital raising (both debt and equity) for expansion and development of projects in the various sectors. The National Empowerment Fund (“NEF”) is a strategic equity partner in Afris Capital and plays a crucial role in our growth and positioning.