It’s that exciting time of year again – we’re proud to announce the return of our highly anticipated DealMakers Women of SA’s M&A and Financial Markets | Catalyst Women of SA’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Markets and the DealMakers AFRICA Women of Africa’s M&A and Financial Markets Feature, set to be released in August 2026.
This year’s feature will once again be published as a premium standalone hardcopy and digital magazine, celebrating the exceptional women driving progress and innovation in South Africa’s private capital, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, and broader financial markets landscape.
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Make sure your firm is featured as part of this meaningful initiative.
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Please review the below participation options and consider how your team can get involved in profiling your team members, amplifying your brand, and supporting gender representation in the industry.
Take a look at the previous Dealmakers Woman's Features:
(Click on feature to download)
In addition to the Q2 Woman's Feature, DealMakers hosts a Networking event, exclusive to woman in the industry. At this event, there is a panel discussion lead by a few expert women in their respective fields.
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Following the discussion, there is a light snack available and an opportunity to network with all the incredible women in this industry.
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Join us at the 2026 Dealmakers Woman's Networking Event:
Thursday, 27 August 2026
The Venue | Nine Yards
A morning filled with insightful discussions, meaningful conversations and inspirational stories from our trailblazing panelists.
After the discussion / Q&A session finished, brunch was available and an opportunity to network not only with fellow attendees, but also with the panelists themselves.
2026 Women's Networking Event Panelists:
Logan Hufkie – Director | PSG Capital
Trishanta Dheepnarayan – Director | Metier Private Equity
Wairimu Karungu – Vice President, Corporate Finance East Africa | Stanbic Bank Kenya
Nolu Mkhonza – Co-Creator of Bephor and Co-Founder of Hallyu
Interested in partnering with DealMakers and sponsoring this event? Get in touch now!
reception@gleason.co.za
Take a look at the previous Dealmakers Woman's Networking Events:
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