Side B Partners
Early Stage Tech Advisory
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BUILDING INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
SYSTEMICALLY, STRUCTURALLY, EFFECTIVELY
Side B has evolved from the corporate advisory space in East Africa to take on a new challenge:
early-stage technology risk.
Over the past 10 years we have worked with clients such as corporates, foreign investors, global foundations, and ecosystem support organizations to refine our model within the regional African community.
Today, we are here to work on the regions most pressing challenges using technology solutions.
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SERVICES
EARLY-STAGE ADVISORY
We advise clients on a number of issues ranging from fund structuring, origination models, investment strategy , market intelligence, due diligence, and other areas of client interest.
RESEARCH
We work together with funds, global investors, bi-laterials, multi-laterals, and global foundations, among other clients to deliver bespoke 'on-the-ground' research and market intelligence for informed investment decisions and solutions.
PROJECT DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
At Side B, we have the capacity to initiate operations on any particular investment or project. With a team of local and international hires, we are able to drive value translating concepts to reality.
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TEAM
John
Managing Partner
Mauritius, Kenya
ex OPIC/DFC
ex Amani Partners
Finance & Investments
James
Board Advisor
Uganda
ex Monitor Publications
LEAD, CEO Summit
Leadership & Governance
Tommy
Legal Advisor
Uganda, Kenya
ex MMAKS
Astral Advocates
Legal & Risk
Barry
Financial Advisor
Uganda
ex Private Practice (BDCMA Ltd) (UK)
ex Fogarty Plc (UK)
Management Accounting
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WORK WITH US
We are Hiring!
We are currently seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join a growing team in Africa. If you understand firm dynamics, know how to develop and read financial statements, can build business and financial models, conduct a valuation and pull together a deck worth reading, please apply. We are also seeking those who know business well (the entire value chain), know how to manage stakeholders, and also know the global environment when it comes to early-stage. If this is you, we are interested in sparking a covnersation.
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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Hands-On
SideB Partners believes that developing local talent is important to the development of our industry and as such we have endeavoured to implement a Fellowship Program designed to offer a student an immersive experience of what it means to work in the fields of emerging market corporate and investment finance. This includes areas of project management, valuations, financial statement analysis, structuring transactions, accounting, business communications / presentations, business writing, coaching and mentoring firms with technical assistance, understanding the mechanics of governance, and inner workings of the firm – among many other areas underlying the world of emerging market corporate and investment finance.
Leadership
We believe that to more fully enjoy the learning experience and be a well rounded business leader, a direct experience combined with a professional field of study is imperative. Although an important part of academics, there is more to learning than just books; we believe that the soft skills and exposure to high pressure environments can further grow a fellows abilities and open them up to opportunities they would have never seen before. Leadership, for us, is not defined conventionally. Therefore, Fellows will shadow the Managing Partner for a 2-week period to learn the ins and outs of running a business.
Sourcing
Fellows will exit the program with a unique international work experience in an emerging market which can translate to opportunities for future positions in investment finance, impact investing, and related fields locally and globally. A culturally immersive experience will provide a life-changing opportunity to develop new perspectives and create life-long memories for fellows. Consideration for a full-time position at SideB Partners depends on performance. Side B Partners will also provide recommendation letters and industry connections for fellows not considered for a full time position.
How to Apply
An Application includes four (4) documents:
(1) A Cover Letter
(2) A CV
(3) A Writing Sample
(4) A Work Sample
Submit by November 30th, 2024
info@sidebpartners.com
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Innovation in Africa
Early-Stage Technology Risk in Africa
Early-Stage Coordination Mechanisms in Africa
Benchmarking Origination Platforms
SVB Collapse & Africa
ESG on Balance Sheets
Innovations in Carbon
Trade Facility Innovations for Early-Stage
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+256 31 253 1596
info@sidebpartners.com
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