Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun!Join Arjun as he explores Africa's dynamic startup scene and fintech landscape with Elias Yazbeck, Managing Director at Helios Investment Partners.Discover key insights into Africa's market dynamics, challenges, and future trends in fintech. Elias also shares Helios Investment Partners' strategies and potential seismic shifts in private equity.Topics covered include real-time payments, digital banking for SMEs, regulatory roles, entrepreneurship challenges, and Helios Investment's unique philosophy.Tune in now for valuable insights! Watch the full episode on YouTube and major podcasting platforms.Couchonomics with Arjun Season 3 is brought to you by our partners:Adyen https://www.adyen.com/ToYou https://toyou.io/arMastercard https://mastercard.com/Geidea https://geidea.net/M2P https://m2pfintech.com/Find us on our social media platforms:Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/Couchonomics LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/Twitter https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomicsSubscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6ETimestamps: 00:00 - Episode Highlight 01:12 - Introduction 02:10 - Overview of Helios Investment Partners 06:10 - Africa's Diverse Startup Scene 09:02 - Investing in Major African Markets and Market Dynamics 11:48 - Key Sectors of Interest18:18 - Africa-Specific Trends 21:00 - The Role of Central Banks 24:46 - Prevailing Trends in Private Equity 31:41 - Shifts in the Private Equity Scene 34:58 - The Next Phase of Africa's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 37:44 - Operational Challenges in Africa 42:08 - Investment Focus and Social Impact 46:51 - The Next Steps for Helios 49:51 - Closing WordsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0Find us on our social media platforms: Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/ CCN LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E

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