Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2025

Schedule

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

29 Gogosoa St | Cape Town, WC

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The Leading Community of Africa focused early-stage investors globally since 2013
About this Event

ABAN and VC4A are pleased to present the 12th edition of the Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2025), the continent’s premier gathering of early-stage investors, angel networks, venture capitalists, and ecosystem builders.

Taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 27-28 November, #AESIS2025 continues to set the agenda for investing in Africa’s next generation of startups.

From a modest $2M invested in 2014 to a vibrant $2.9B ecosystem in 2023, AESIS has become the heartbeat of early-stage capital in Africa.

This year, we embrace a theme that speaks to long-term transformation:

"Africa, Built To Last: Capital, Strategy, Ownership"

We will explore how bold capital, visionary leadership, and strategic adaptation are building an investment ecosystem that’s resilient, inclusive, and authentically African.

With immersive content, high-level networking, and unique investor experiences, AESIS2025 offers a platform to discover opportunity, build partnerships, and define the future of African innovation.

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About AESIS:

The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) is a collaborative venture between VC4A and ABAN, dedicated to advancing innovation and growth in Africa's investment ecosystem. #AESIS2025 brings together investors, industry leaders, and influencers with the aim of accelerating early-stage investing across Africa.

About ABAN:

ABAN is the Pan-African network organization for angel investors. Established in 2015 by a group of 6 pioneer angel networks in Africa, ABAN represents an emerging sector playing a vital role in the African early stage ecosystems’ future, providing valuable human and financial capital to African startups through a growing number of Angel investor groups, syndicates and networks across the continent. Today, ABAN is a 72-member network in 35 African countries and the Diaspora representing over 5,000 angel investors. Visit https://abanangels.org/ for more information.

About VC4A:

VC4A is an ecosystem builder that leverages its infrastructure, network, and expertise for the programs that contribute to the startup movement in emerging markets. Since 2008, the organization has designed, structured, and implemented successful entrepreneurship programs on the continent. VC4A runs an online platform featuring the world’s largest database of startups in Africa and Latin America, connecting entrepreneurs to resources, networks, and funding. Visit https://VC4A.com/ for more information.

For more information about the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2025, visit www.africainvestorsummit.com. Follow us on X and LinkedIn for updates and highlights from the Summit.

OBJECTIVES

#AESIS2025 aims to:

  • Mobilize and diversify capital for African early-stage innovations.
  • Deepen collaboration across investors, diaspora, and global partners.
  • Equip investors with the skills and insights to navigate a complex investment landscape.
  • Influence the policy and regulatory environment for startup investing in Africa.

OUR AUDIENCE

  • Established Investors – angel networks, VCs, family offices.
  • Emerging Investors – aspiring angels, fund managers.
  • Investing ESOs – accelerators and support orgs investing directly in startups.
  • Investors of Investors – DFIs, fund-of-funds, pension funds, HNWIs.
  • Supporting Stakeholders – policy makers, think tanks, media, consultants.
  • Startup Founders – portfolio companies and high-potential startups curated for deal visibility.

DISCUSSION PILLARS

  • Capital, Strategy & Ownership
  • Innovation in Action
  • Inclusive Investing
  • Catalytic Partnerships
  • From Startups to Scale

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Where is it happening?

29 Gogosoa St, 29 Gogosoa Street, Cape Town, South Africa

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Tickets

EUR 560.00 to EUR 799.00

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