Making Investor Relations Work After the Deal

A post-close operating system for trust, speed and value creation.

Post-deal investor relations is far more than just routine communication. It is a comprehensive operating system built on governance, data, and decision speed.

Discover practical strategies for building and maintaining investor trust over the long term, including how to structure effective reporting cadences, gracefully handle crises when operations do not go as planned, and proactively unlock the full value of an investor’s network and technical assistance to drive scalable growth.

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Lessons for African founders

Prioritise "no surprises" over "good news": Commit to early risk disclosure (escalating issues within 24 to 72 hours) rather than waiting to reassure investors after a problem has escalated.
Establish one source of truth: Establish a structured "operating rhythm" that includes minimum viable reporting cadences, such as monthly KPI dashboards (tracking cash, margins, and pipeline).
Actively leverage your investor's value-add: Proactively lean on their investors to access Technical Assistance (TA) facilities, toolkits, and expert networks.
Master the shift to board-level governance: Founders should view the board as a strategic coaching mechanism rather than an adversary.

Panelist profiles

Christopher Getonga Founder ACACIA MEDICAL CENTRE

Leads Mimosa Pharmacy's expansion, improving access to affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions across Kenya

Roshni Patel Technical Assistance Executive BII

Supports BII portfolio companies across Africa with sustainable growth initiatives delivering measurable impact

David Owino Managing Partner ASCENT CAPITAL

Leads Ascent Capital Advisors in mobilizing $200M+ for SMEs across East Africa as Chairman of EAVCA

Edward Burbidge Head of Emerging Markets ICON

Edward leads strategic efforts in advising high-growth AfriTech & IndiaTech businesses on M&A and fundraising