Free Episode — Le Terrain Parle with Loïc Mackosso

Why do some investments in Africa become sustainable successes… while others weaken over time?

If you are:

  •  An entrepreneur in a growth or structuring phase
  • An executive involved in investment projects
  • An investor or financing professional in Africa

👉 This free episode is made for you !

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

We often hear about large funding rounds, impressive announcements, major projects, and growing opportunities across the continent. But on the ground, reality is more nuanced: well-funded projects can fail, while others more discreet become strong and lasting assets.

In this episode of Le Terrain Parle, Loïc Mackosso provides a structured and operational perspective on what truly determines the strength of an investment in Africa. A conversation grounded in over 20 years of experience in investment banking, project structuring, and financing strategic initiative far from oversimplified narratives.

YOU WILL DISCOVER...

The reality of capital: attractive vs investable
How do you distinguish a project that looks “interesting” on paper from one that is truly investable? What are the concrete criteria that turn interest into commitment?
Structuring as the foundation of a project
At what stage does a project actually become solid—before fundraising, during structuring, or after? And what early mistakes can permanently weaken a project, even when it is well funded?
Governance and alignment of interests
What types of misalignment between stakeholders create mid-term fragility? How critical are governance and incentive alignment to the success of a project?

Our Guest Expert

Loïc Mackosso

Managing Partner ARIES Investments & Managing Director ARIES Energies

Loïc Mackosso is an investment professional with over 20 years of experience in financial structuring and project financing across Africa. He has led major transactions in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and natural resources. Through his career, he has gained deep insight into the mechanisms that determine whether an investment succeeds or fails—governance, structuring, execution, and long-term vision.