Finch Africa generates risk-adjusted absolute returns through investment in undervalued African and Africa-related securities. Launched in June 2006, the Portfolio combines fundamental stock picking methodologies, detailed due diligence and a macro view of the continent when considering investments. The primary focus is Sub-Saharan Africa, in particular those nations with active African Stock Exchanges. Investments may also be in debt securities and private equity. Returns are denominated in USD.

The largest angel investor network in the United States, provides funding and guidance to the most early-stage, high-growth companies in Southern California. Since its inception in 1997, TCA members have focused on building valuable companies, personally invested $80M in 124 companies and helped portfolio companies attract $778M in additional capital, mostly from venture capital firms. TCA offers companies much more than capital. Members also mentor and coach entrepreneurs, help recruit additional management, and provide access to institutional investors and strategic partners. TCA has more than 270 members in its four networks in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Westlake/Santa Barbara.

Merchants Bank of California provides highly personalized international banking services with a Global Reach. Its international contacts are one of the top reasons its clients depend upon it to efficiently and confidently service their overseas financial needs. Merchant's Bank global network of correspondent banks in major financial centers allows it to provide its customers a Global Reach. Its veteran team of trade finance specialists has expertise in handling complex international trade transactions. It can personally assist its customers with customized solutions for their specific trade finance needs while protecting their interests. The combination of its Global Reach and Signature Service make its clients feel like they are doing business locally, even if their overseas trading partner is several thousand miles away.

The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.

Portfolio Manger for Finch Africa. Jenni has spent the past twelve years working in various investment banking and corporate advisory roles within the African capital markets. Jenni has brokered numerous deals on the majority of African Stock Exchanges and has an intimate knowledge of trading these markets, including regulatory/compliance controls, currency considerations, custody/administration and operational/back office issues.

Robert Heller M.D., board certified in internal medicine, is a clinical professor of medicine at UCLA Medical Center. With a diverse clinical, academic, research and business background, he has served as medical director of several large corporations, such as Sony and Volkswagen of America. Heller initiated and negotiated the acquisition of several large hospitals and medical centers; has been CEO and Chairman of Aspen Imaging, Inc. and HealthBank Corporation; and a consultant, principal investigator and advisor to numerous healthcare and pharmaceutical companies. Heller was Medical Editor and News Anchor of the Cable Health Television Network. As director of Heller Biomedical Consulting, he provides advice to investors for evaluation of technology, products and services in the health science, bioscience and biotechnology industry. He is a member and lead investor of the Tech Coast Angels, an organization of individual angel investors in early-stage technology and life science companies located in Southern California.

Originally from Cameroon, Africa, Guy has a MBA from UCLA, a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Paris Curie University in France and a long career as an entrepreneur. After Business School, Guy worked for over 3 years at PricewaterhouseCoppers in Management Consulting helping companies advising companies on restructuration, financial risk management and operational improvements.  In 2001, Guy returned to his entrepreneurial passion to be part of the explosion of telecoms in Africa and the Middle East.  Until 2006, Guy successfully supplied telecom equipment to MEA operators like MTN, Celtel, Econet, Vodacom, Telecel, Etisalat, STC and other telecom companies (ISPs, VSAT providers and integrators).

Born in Gambia, Mr. Alieu B. Conteh is Chairman of VODACOM Congo. For the past decade, Mr. Alieu B. Conteh has been involved with the implementation of the Congolese Wireless Network, the first GSM network in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), today a 49% shareholder of VODACOM CONGO. To date, Vodacom Congo is ensuring full coverage of the DRC territory with 198 towns and cities, more than 2,000,000 subscribers (Post paid and Prepaid), 349 Post Paid Roaming Agreements with several operators spread out worldwide, 14 Prepaid Roaming Agreement with several operators spread out worldwide, 600 permanent employees, 5,000 contracting employees. VODACOM CONGO is the first and only mobile network offering Congolese customers Internet access through the GPRS and EDGE systems. Mr. Conteh is currently working on the implementation of the second 3G network in the sub - Saharan continent (after South Africa), with the main objective of offering Congolese citizens nationwide and global telecommunication systems. In addition to telecommunications, Mr. Conteh has varied business interests. He has more than 25 years experience in commodities, precious metals and food trading, such as coffee, rice, gold, etc. Through his South African based Management Company, Kanuma Resources (Pty), Ltd; Mr. Conteh is also carrying out a feasibility study to expand Thai-African trade links by establishing a distribution channel for Thai products in Africa.

24-year veteran of the software and wireless industries and has run software companies for the past 19 years. He is the CEO of Wireless 21, Inc.; a consulting company focused on business development and advisory services to a wide range of technology companies. Mr. Nielsen is also a Managing Director of Capistrano Ventures, a company focused on helping companies achieve optimal performance and liquidity events (www.capistranoventures.com). He sits on the boards of three private companies and is Chairman of two of them (www.corenttech.com and www.isd-corp.com). A native of Chicago, Mr. Nielsen received his Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in 1980. He has served on the Executive Advisory Council of the International Engineering Consortium for many years as well as on the National Board of Directors of the AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), and is the past Chairman of AeA's Orange County Council. He has lectured worldwide at trade shows, as well as various business and investor conferences. Mr. Nielsen holds two patents relating to real-time cellular switch interfaces

Founding partner of Gunderson Dettmer's San Diego office where he practices corporate and securities law. Ilan has represented a variety of private and public life sciences and technology companies on a wide range of general corporate and transactional matters, including venture capital financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience with private and public securities offerings, university licensing, and strategic collaborations. Ilan also assists clients in meeting their financing needs through his extensive network of relationships with angel investors, venture capitalists, corporate partners, and investment bankers. Prior to joining Gunderson Dettmer, Ilan practiced in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Palo Alto and San Diego offices. Ilan holds a J.D. from the New York University School of Law and a B.A. from UCLA. He is admitted to practice in California.