Samrat Kanodia

Part of African Alliance Ltd., African Alliance Kenya Securities Ltd. is an investment banking group based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Kenyan company provides local and on-the-ground investment banking services across the African continent, including asset management, corporate finance, stockbroking, private equity, micro loans, property development, retail, and third-party administration.

Tellimer Ltd. is an independent Great Britain-based frontier market brokerage firm which was founded in 1999 by Peter Bartlett as Exotix Partners LLP through joint venture with ICAP plc. Headquartered in London, the firm specializes in illiquid bonds and loans, equities, structured finance, asset management, research and capital raising in frontier markets. In 2007, private holding company IPGL Ltd. became a significant shareholder in the firm. Tellimer's core competencies are their specialist understanding of illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and equity, skills in raising structured finance or capital and alternative investments. Through their client base, investor relationships, international presence and research capability, they are able to identify value, provide specialist expertise and advice as well as intermediate buyers and sellers and originate, structure, place or distribute emerging markets products.