André Opperman

VenFin Ltd. (VenFin) is an independent South African investment firm which was formed in 2000 when Johann Rupert restructured Rembrandt Group Ltd. VenFin focuses on high-growth investment opportunities, aiming to add value to investments through their close relationships with the Rupert group, as well as through their networks of formal and informal alliances with venture capitalists in major global markets. They also provide treasury services, other facilities and financial and risk management services on a voluntary participation basis to their investee companies. Based in Stellenbosch, the firm has created the InVenFin fund to assess and invest in unique early-stage intellectual property opportunities in South Africa. They are a responsible corporate citizen which donates to a variety of community development, entrepreneurship and training, sport development, health care and environmental programs.

Distell Group Ltd. engages in the production and marketing of alcoholic brands. It offers wines, spirits, ciders, and ready to drink alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Part of Mondelez International, Inc., Cadbury Schweppes (South Africa) Ltd. is a South African company that manufactures and distributes branded confectionery and beverages. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Cadbury Schweppes (South Africa was acquired by Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd., part of Mondelez International, Inc. from May 02, 2008 on October 01, 2000 for $219.57 million.

Unilever South Africa (Pty) Ltd. manufactures and sells branded food products in South Africa. It offers nutrition and hygiene products, soups, soaps, laundry products, savoury and dressings, skincare and cleansing products, margarine, deodorants, household care products, tea, hair care products, and ice creams. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Durban, South Africa.

Unilever Bestfoods Ltd. distributes non frozen food products. Its products include tea, margarine, soup mixes, and sauces which are distributed under the brands, PG Tips, Flora, Hellmann's, Knorr, Marmite, and Bertolli. The company is headquartered in Crawley, UK.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of Unilever Plc, Unilever Brasil Ltda is a Brazilian company that provides everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene, and personal care through various brands that aim to help people feel good, look good, and get more out of life. The company also has a focus on accessibility, as seen in their efforts to teach girls about self-esteem through their Dove brand.

BOS Brands (Pty) Ltd. engages in the production of ready-to-drink iced teas. It offers iced tea in lemon, apple, peach berry and lime and ginger flavors. The company was founded in 2007 by Grant Rushmere and Richard Bowsher and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

Like Meat GmbH engages in the manufacture and distribution of plant-based meat product substitutes. It offers cutlets, burger patties, sausages, fillets, as well as meat-like strips made from soy, peas, carrots, and other vegetables. The company was founded by Timo Recker in December 2013 and is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Unilever North America is a leading supplier of beauty and personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 2.5 billion people every day. The private company is based in Englewood Cliffs. The American company has around 400 brands, including iconic brands like Dove, Knorr, Magnum, and Surf, and other brands such as Love Beauty & Planet, Hourglass, Seventh Generation, and The Vegetarian Butcher. Unilever's vision is to be the leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how their purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance.

Free The Children (UK) is a charity foundation that continues the work of WE Charity Canada. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The foundation focuses on supporting and securing critical flagship projects in various areas such as education, water, health, food, and opportunity. For the past 25 years, WE Charity has been empowering change and creating transformative and lasting impact in these areas.

The LiveKindly Co., Inc. produces and distributes plant-based food products. It owns and operates a portfolio of start-up brands such as The Fry Family Food Co., LikeMeat, and LiveKindly Media. The company was founded by Roger Lienhard, Bjorn Witte, Marcus Keitzer, and Thomas Kindler in 2019 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Mr Green Africa engages in trading recyclable materials. The company was founded by Keiran Smith and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

Part of The LiveKindly Co., Inc., Livekindly Collective Co., Inc. is a global collective of entrepreneurs and business leaders that believes in the power of plant-based alternatives to make the food system sustainable. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's portfolio of brands, including Oumph!, The Fry Family Food Co., and LikeMeat, provides consumers around the world with healthy, sustainable, and delicious food options. Livekindly Collective Co. is also the voice of the movement, communicating informative, entertaining, and inspiring content about veganism and the environment through its media and lifestyle platform, Livekindly. Livekindly Collective Co. was founded in 2020 by Kees Kruythoff, Jodi Monelle, Roger Lienhard. David Knoff has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Pepsi Lipton International Ltd. manufactures canned soft drinks. The company is based in Carrigaline, Ireland.

Enactus Global provides free educational services. It organizes and motivates teams of university students. Its program includes market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success skills and business ethics. The organization was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.