REGMIFA WEBINAR ｜Investing in Africa through a Blended Finance Fund

__Thursday, November 13, 2025, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST__

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Join Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa "REGMIFA" for an insightful session exploring the role and impact of blended finance funds in supporting African entrepreneurs over the past decade. Blended finance has proven to be a powerful tool for market creation, driving both financial discipline and sustainable impact.

Hear directly from Convergence, FMO, and Symbiotics as they share their perspectives on blended finance in Africa.

Discover how REGMIFA’s blended finance structure successfully combines public and private capital to mobilize investment in high-risk sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa — building investor confidence while fostering long-term development.

__AGENDA__ 

- __Introduction__ 
Laure Wessemius-Chibrac, Chair of REGMIFA Supervisory Board and Director NAB (Netherlands Advisory Board)
- Blended Finance Funds in the context of Africa 
Chris Clubb, Managing Director, Convergence

- Why does FMO invest in blended finance funds 
Edwin Slingerland, Investment Officer, FMO

- Presenting REGMIFA 
Luz Leyva, Head of Blended Finance, Symbiotics Asset Management

- Q&A session with all speakers 
 

*This event will be conducted in English.*

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