{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c041a43beb1d1463e5fd76/6adb2593d735b999b06e57a1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building Africa’s Next Generation Of Climate Unicorns – Kemi Olajide","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c041a43beb1d1463e5fd76/1792745208748-4a9ce540-005f-4fa5-9e11-440e83ee5fca.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Could climate investing produce Africa’s next generation of billion-dollar businesses? And does the traditional venture capital model have what it takes to build them? In this episode, Kemi Olajide, Principal at Africa Climate Ventures, explains the commercial opportunities emerging from Africa’s climate transition and the challenges of turning them into scalable, globally competitive businesses. She also discusses where she sees the greatest investment potential, the limitations of traditional VC structures, the case for hands-on venture building, and the risk of Africa becoming a consumer rather than a producer of climate solutions. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about Kemi Olajide | Africa Climate Ventures </strong></p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemi-olajide-49907432/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kemi Olajide</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://africaclimateventures.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Africa Climate Ventures</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about Chipo Muwowo | Allocator Media Podcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipomuwowo/?isSelfProfile=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chipo Muwowo</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://allocator.media/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Allocator Media</a></p>","author_name":"Chipo Muwowo"}