Our Vision

is to empower the creative sector of Africa by enabling & facilitating them to resonate at a global level

Our Mission

Our mission is to structure, facilitate and enable entities in the creative sector to access capital, resources and international marketing avenues with profitability & integrity.

Our Objective

To identify top talent in African creative and innovative industries and improve the success rates of the entrepreneurs.

To provide extra support for women entrepreneurs.

To directly contribute to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals

To create high-quality jobs for Africa’s youth by supporting businesses in the creative ecosystem.

To improve global positioning and integration of African creative industries through participation in major global events

To highlight and export Africa’s rich and diverse culture and artistry which continues to be underrepresented on the world markets.

To provide investors with risk-adjusted commercial returns

Meet Our Team

Discover the Faces of IFFAC

Our team brings together diverse expertise and passion for empowering African creatives, ensuring impactful investments and sustainable growth across the continent.

BOARD & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Roberta Annan

Visionary & Investor

Roberta Annan is a globally-renowned investment expert, businesswoman and philanthropist. She is a United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador for the Creative Economy. Her goal is to bridge the gap between investors and impact investment opportunities in Africa.She is the Founder of The African Fashion Foundation, a non-profit that invests into early stage SMEs in the creative sector in Africa. She currently seats on the board of many institutions including: The Frallain Group, Industrie Africa and Women’s Empowerment and Investment Group amongst others. She is also on the advisory board of the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design. Roberta is currently on the board of Cape Coast Technical University in Ghana as a Government Appointee.An award-winning businesswoman, she has received several leadership awards such as ‘20 under 40 Influential Business Leaders in Ghana’, ‘Feminine Ghana Achievement Award’, ‘Woman 2.1 Summit Award’, ‘40 under 40 Influential Business Leaders in Consulting’ and ‘100 Young Influential Africans’. She is the youngest African to be inducted into the African Leadership Hall of Fame . She was a member of both the Young Leaders Circle for Milken Institute and Young Presidents Organization (YPO).Annan holds a Masters degree in Biotechnology from Georgetown University and attended the Leadership Development Program at Harvard Business School.

Derrick de Necker

Strategy & Corp. Finance & Big Wave surfer

Derrick has served as CEO of various companies and brings with him, over 25 years’ worth of valuable expertise in global investments, structuring, strategy, and commercialization. He was the Joint-Managing Partner at NinetyEast Capital Partners, a Mauritius-based Private Equity & Corporate Finance group and the Joint-Managing Partner at one of the largest listed Private Equity Investment Vehicles on the Mauritius Stock Exchange.He also served as the COO of Fleming Financial Trust Ltd and on the board and Investment Vehicles of the Fleming Group which was also listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Mayowa Ayodele

VC guru & Industry maven

Mayowa Ayodele is a finance and investment expert with significant experience, having specific focus on financial advisory, private equity and venture capital. His experience covers various sectors including manufacturing, retail, logistics, fintech and agribusiness.He has worked with other leading institutions like the International Finance Corporation and Deloitte, and was a Director at Standard Chartered Private Equity Africa (now Affirma Capital) with responsibility for a $200M portfolio.He is on the board of an Agritech company; an Advisory and structured finance business in Nigeria and is co-founder of Arkana Partners. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and alumni of the IESE Global Executive MBA.

Elisabeth Morzadec

Head of Programs

As the Head of Programs at IFFAC, Elisabeth manages a variety of initiatives, including the African Fashion Futures Incubator program and IFFAC’s ecosystem-enabling events, all aimed at supporting African talent. Elisabeth holds a Master's degree in African Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Of French and Ghanaian descent, she has extensive experience in West Africa's cultural and creative industries. Her passion for advancing the continent through culture infuses our programs with a unique and valuable perspective.

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We've got the answers for your questions

If you have any questions , we have the answers.

Who can benefit from IFFAC's initiatives?

IFFAC's initiatives are designed to benefit a wide range of stakeholders, including creative entrepreneurs, artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, and cultural industry professionals across Africa

How does IFFAC support creatives

IFFAC supports creatives through various means, including providing access to funding, mentorship programs, business acceleration initiatives, and networking opportunities to help them turn their innovative ideas into sustainable enterprises

What types of projects does IFFAC fund

IFFAC funds projects across diverse creative industries such as fashion, film, music, visual arts, design, crafts, and culinary arts. We prioritize projects with the potential for significant social impact and economic growth.

How can investors get involved with IFFAC

Investors can get involved with IFFAC by exploring our investment opportunities, participating in our funds, or collaborating with us on specific projects. We offer attractive investment options that generate both financial returns and social impact