Dr. Daniel Abenadab

Senior Investment Director, Horizon Private Equity

Dr. Daniel Abenadab is an accomplished finance executive with over 18 years of experience structuring and managing private equity deals across Sub-Saharan Africa. As Senior Investment Director at Horizon Private Equity, he has led transformative capital placements in infrastructure, healthcare, and renewable energy, championing investments that deliver both profit and impact.

Prior to Horizon, David held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Helios Investment Partners. He is widely respected for his deep insight into emerging market dynamics and his pragmatic approach to risk mitigation, capital structuring, and portfolio growth.

A graduate of the University of Cape Town and an MBA alumnus of INSEAD, David also serves as an advisor to multiple African sovereign wealth funds and startup incubators. He is passionate about democratizing access to capital and building next-generation investment leaders.

Daniel will be sharing on:

  • The evolving role of private capital in stabilizing volatile markets

  • Investment structuring strategies for long-term returns

  • Real-world case studies on high-impact deals in Africa