With only two weeks until the 11th annual Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024), VC4A is set to co-host the continent’s most anticipated event for early-stage investors alongside ABAN. Themed “Pioneering Pathways: Innovating Investment Mobilization in Africa”, it is set to take place in Cape Town on November 28-29, 2024. AESIS delivers a comprehensive program designed by investors, specifically for investors seeking to enhance their investment strategies in Africa. The two-day summit features expert-led masterclasses, peer-to-peer learning sessions, and specialized training modules. The gathering brings together leading fund managers, angel investors, and investment professionals for intensive knowledge-sharing through panels, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities. Key topics include innovative financing mechanisms, gender-lens investing, and engaging the African diaspora to drive inclusive and scalable growth across the continent.

Meet Africa's most investment-ready startups at AESIS2024

One of the key pillars of VC4A’s involvement in AESIS2024 is the award-winning VC4A Venture Showcase. Each year, handpicked high-growth, high-potential startups seeking Seed to Series A funding present their solutions to investors at AESIS. This exclusive opportunity offers investors direct access to top-tier companies that are positioned to drive growth and innovation across key sectors in Africa and beyond.

We’re dedicated to creating a robust pipeline of high-growth companies, and AESIS2024 gives us a unique platform to create linkages between investors and startups, said Vincent Hoogduijn - CEO, VC4A.

This year’s showcase features a SheWins Africa edition, an initiative led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and implemented by VC4A. The SheWins Africa program is designed to empower female-led African ventures by providing tailored support and access to investment opportunities. A select group of ventures from the She Wins Africa 2024 cohort, demonstrating strong traction and innovation, will present their solution to Africa's investor community during the Deal Morning at AESIS2024. In addition to the SheWins Africa founders, entrepreneurs from the develoPPP Ventures program, an initiative by DEG Impulse and GIZ and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), will also participate in curated activities during AESIS2024. They will be on ground to engage with investors and stakeholders. AESIS2024 promises to be a pivotal event for both She Wins Africa and develoPPP Ventures entrepreneurs, offering a platform for collaboration, networking, and future growth. Founders from both programs will participate in curated activities designed to deepen their engagement with investors and further strengthen their networks.

Connect with the VC4A team at AESIS2024

Are you a partner organization with an upcoming startup program or are you seeking consulting expertise? Connect with the VC4A team at AESIS2024. Discuss your next startup support opportunity and explore how VC4A's resources and network can propel your program's success. Schedule a meeting at the AESIS venue to discover opportunities for collaboration.

Join us from November 28-29 in Cape Town

Be in the midst of Africa's most influential early-stage investor community at AESIS2024. If you are a member of the exclusive VC4A Investor Network, you also enjoy exclusive benefits including priority access to deal flow and specialized networking sessions. Purchase your ticket today at africainvestorsummit.com. 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. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, AESIS2023 brings together investors, industry leaders, and influencers with the aim of accelerating early-stage investing across Africa. Visit https://africainvestorsummit.com for more information.