Why Invest in Africa?

In this conversation, Luni Libes, CEO of Africa Eats, discusses the transformative potential of impact investing in Africa, focusing on agriculture and food security. He shares insights on how his approach differs from traditional venture capital, emphasizing profitability and sustainable business models. Luni highlights the unique challenges and opportunities within the African startup landscape, the importance of hands-on support for entrepreneurs, and his vision for Africa Eats as a long-term investment vehicle akin to Berkshire Hathaway.

00:95 Berkshire Africa
02:23 The Business of Solving Hunger
05:04 Entrepreneurial Spirit in Africa
07:46 The Journey to Impact Investing
10:15 Unique Aspects of African Startups
13:11 Investor Mindset and Market Perception
15:41 Berkshire Hathaway Model in Africa
19:08 Challenges in Raising Capital
21:51 The Future of Africa Eats
24:13 Operational Support for Entrepreneurs
27:06 Lessons from Near Failures
29:41 Legacy and Long-Term Vision

Africa Eats shared the highlights of Q3 2025 on a Zoom call with shareholders, recorded below:

00:00 Welcome 21:30 Foward Looking 30:20 Q&A

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