Polo Leteka is a respected South African entrepreneur, private equity investor and business leader, recognised for her work in entrepreneurship, investment, economic transformation and the advancement of women in business.
She is the founder and chairperson of IDF Capital, an investment and advisory firm focused on supporting high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs. With extensive experience in investment banking, corporate finance and private equity, Leteka has built a strong reputation for identifying and developing businesses with the potential to create sustainable economic and social impact.
A passionate advocate for inclusive economic growth, Leteka has been particularly influential in addressing the funding and development challenges facing women and historically underserved entrepreneurs. Her work extends beyond providing capital to building the strategic capability, networks and leadership required for businesses to scale.
She is also the co-author of …and for all these reasons, I’m IN, a practical guide to what investors look for when evaluating entrepreneurs and business opportunities.
As a speaker, Polo brings an investor’s perspective to conversations about Africa’s economic future, entrepreneurship and transformation. She combines commercial insight with first-hand experience of building businesses and investing in emerging entrepreneurs, making her particularly relevant for corporate leadership, financial services, entrepreneurship and Africa-focused conferences.
Speaking themes include: entrepreneurship and scaling businesses; investing in Africa; women in business and leadership; access to capital; inclusive economic growth; transformation; private equity and investment; and building sustainable African enterprises.
