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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Laureen is a seasoned executive in the African financial services and private equity industries.
She has over a decade of experience in investing in private
companies and financial institutions on the African Continent.
Born in Cote d’Ivoire, Laureen is leveraging her extensive
networks in the finance industry to create new pathways to capital for African
entrepreneurs. She is the Founder and CEO of Birimian
Ventures , a long-term investment company championing African heritage
luxury and premium brands by providing patient capital, institutional support,
strategic advice and operational excellence.
Her professional achievements and commitments have gained
significant recognition within the African private equity industry. Laureen has twice been nominated for the Choiseul Institute’s
list of Emerging Economic Leaders.
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