New York, NY – The CrossBoundary Group is a fast-growing investment firm focused on unlocking capital to make a positive difference in developing economies. Founded in 2011, The CrossBoundary Group now has over 45 professional staff and offices in Bamako, … Continue reading Private Equity Firm Builds a Global Expertise Network on OnFrontiers
Why are cryptocurrencies suddenly taking hold in frontier markets? When your currency loses half of its value in a week, Bitcoin starts to look like a safe haven. Just ask Venezuelans. Continue reading Five Countries Where Cryptocurrencies Are Seriously Taking Hold
OnFrontiers checked in with VooDoo Spirits, a West African-based liquor company, about the benefits and challenges of operating in a frontier market. Continue reading Bottling Benin’s Voodoo Spirit: Growing a Premium Liquor Business in An Emerging Market
OnFrontiers spoke with Obath, an investment and energy expert, about what Tuesday’s vote could mean for the country and investors. Continue reading Expert Q&A: Kenyan Election Preview with Patrick Obath
The Director of Operations for African Clean Energy explains how a solar biomass cookstove is helping provide electricity to parts of Asia and Africa’s rural communities. Continue reading Expert Q&A: Expanding Energy Access One Cookstove at a Time
Power access is increasing in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa as more countries are connecting their power systems to pool and transfer energy around the region. Continue reading World Bank Sees ‘Huge Developments’ in Solving Africa’s Energy Deficit
A look-ahead at our #ExpertChat on Tuesday, May 16 with emerging energy field experts live from Cape Town, South Africa. Continue reading #ExpertChat Preview: De-Risking Energy Financing & Other Insights At African Utility Week
As official Research Partner to African Utility Week’s Finance & Investment Forum, we’re looking to condense the 3 days into just half an hour of lively discussion. Sign up to watch and participate in our #ExpertChat live from AUW in Cape Town. Continue reading Join Us at Africa’s Biggest Energy Industry Gathering
By Stacey Mattish Africa offers a billion-dollar consumer number that many companies are eager to access, yet entering and expanding into Africa’s Sub-Saharan region can be far more challenging than attempting the same feat in either the United States (U.S.) … Continue reading Sub-Sahara Africa: Entrance and Expansion into an Exciting Market
Blog authors are Gavin Serkin, the Editorial Director for OnFrontiers and the Founder and Managing Editor of the Frontier Funds Consultancy, and Stacey Mattish. Uber is eating the lunch of takeout services the world over. So, what other industries can be Uberized? And which countries … Continue reading Uber Eats! What Else Can It Do?