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23 November 2020
Clean Energy Investment Forum

Matchmaking

The Clean Energy Investor Forum Matchmaking sessions are part of the services offered by EEP Africa and GET.invest to mobilise investments in renewable energy projects and businesses. This virtual session provides companies with an opportunity to connect with potential impact, debt and equity investors in a series of select personal meetings. For investors these an opportunity to expand your pipeline of clean energy projects.

The Matchmaking format offers:   

  • An online platform, where participants can present themselves and their business, browse the profiles of other attendees, and request meetings with a single click.
  • A free mobile app (available on the App Store and Google Play) where participants can manage their meetings when- and wherever they want.
  • Personal assistance from the EEP Africa and GET.invest Matchmaking teams before and during the event.

The EEP Africa and GET.invest Matchmaking session with bilateral virtual meetings will be held right after the Live Stage from 2:30 to 5:05 pm CET on Mon, 23rd November. Each participant will be able to have up to 7 virtual meetings of 20 minutes each per event day.


Timeline for Participants

To participate in the Live Event and the virtual Matchmaking sessions please follow these steps:

DateTaskDescription
6th November - 11th November 2020


Registration & Profile creation for COMPANIES


Register and we confirm your attendance at the Live Stage and the Matchmaking session.

Create a detailed business profile including your investment needs.


11th November - 20th November 2020
Registration & Profile creation for INVESTORS

Register and we confirm your attendance at the Live Stage and the Matchmaking session.

Create the investor profile including your financing interests.

11th November - 23rd November 2020




Book 1:1 meetings
INVESTORS FIRST

Investors should propose meeting requests to companies of your choice. After approving the request, your meeting partner will schedule the meeting. Answer and schedule meeting requests that you receive.
16th November - 23rd November 2020



Book 1:1 meetings COMPANIES Companies should propose meeting requests to investors of your choice after the investors’ turn. After approving the request, your meeting partner will schedule the meeting. Answer and schedule meeting requests that you receive.

12th November
Training webinar for COMPANIES
Take part in a training webinar that provides guidance for the day and how to present your business case.
12th November - 22th November
Prepare your pitch desk COMPANIES
After the training webinar prepare your pitch deck and submit it for feedback from the EEP Africa and Get.invest teams.
16th November - 22th November
One-on-one support to COMPANIES
EEP Africa and Get.invest teams will provide feedback on your profile, pitch deck and upcoming meetings.
6th November - 23rd November
Prepare your participation
Check your scheduled meetings via the Menu "Meetings" (log-in required). Test your webcam and microphone by clicking on the green button.
23rd November, 14:00 - 17:05 hrs CET
Participate in the Live Stage and the virtual Matchmaking sessions
Open the event website by using a recent version of Chrome. Log into your profile and access your personal event schedule via the tab.

Instructions for Virtual 1:1 Meetings

  • 1:1 meetings have to be managed remotely via Video Calls.
  • Use devices having a Webcam & Microphone installed, preferably a computer having a webcam and microphone installed (Laptop, Notepads, etc).
  • Keep an eye on 1:1 meeting timelines (Start/End) - Please start and end your meetings as indicated to avoid waiting times for your meeting partners.
  • The Video conferencing is provided by the b2match platform, thus no need to install any software.
  • All confirmed meetings (if any) show a button "Start Meeting" and date/time of the respective meetings.
  • Once the time for the conversation has come, click the "Start Meeting" button (see Menu: Meetings or Agenda)
  • Your meeting partner doesn't show up? - Use the "Message" button and ask for joining the meeting or re-schedule the meeting to another date/time.


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Meetings
Participants 77
Meetings 79
Participants
Kenya 22
South Africa 12
United Kingdom 8
Germany 7
Finland 6
France 5
Belgium 4
Netherlands 4
Zambia 4
Tanzania, United Republic Of 3
Switzerland 3
Namibia 2
Mauritius 2
Ghana 2
Swaziland 2
Zimbabwe 2
Italy 1
Spain 1
United Arab Emirates 1
Uganda 1
United States 1
Norway 1
Austria 1
Total 95