The Home of African Founders

Zachariah George is Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures and co-founder of Startupbootcamp AfriTech, backing 100+ African tech startups.

Folarin leads Google’s Startup Ecosystem in Africa, managing the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa and Black Founders Fund. Previously, he oversaw tech platforms at the Tony Elumelu Foundation, supporting 500,000 entrepreneurs.

Laurie is a Venture Partner, investor, and executive coach, helping entrepreneurs scale through strategy, growth capital, and team development.

Janet Kemboi is the Director of Brand & Communications at 54 Collective, leading brand strategy and corporate communications. She previously built Meta’s brands in East Africa and managed Uber’s reputation in Kenya.

Anthony is the founder of Ventures 54, a Pan-African advisory firm mobilising global investment into Africa’s tech ecosystem. He also co-founded London Africa Network and advises the Google Black Founders Fund in Africa.

Lavina is a Conscious Creator, Chairperson of #SheSpeaksAfrica, and a recognized thought leader, named among the Top 100 Women in Leadership.

Founder & Investor Day, a pre-event feature, took place on Monday, 11th November at Innovation City. It provided an opportunity to engage with experienced founders and investors in a more intimate setting ahead of the main event. Attendees gained valuable insights on key topics such as fundraising, growth strategies, and market entry tactics, all designed to equip them with tools for success. The day concluded with a mixer between founders and investors.

The Start-up Marketplace was the perfect place to connect with start-ups, investors, and corporates who matched your objectives. Whether you wanted to chat, secure an investment, recruit talented people, or sell a service.

Visionary speakers shared their expertise and insights to build and scale your start-up to the next level.

AfricaIgnite's matchmaking programme provided founders with a dedicated opportunity to connect with potential partners interested in investing in their industry. Designed to link innovative founders with investors eager to support Africa’s thriving tech ecosystem, this exclusive programme was open to Africa’s tech founders, start-up visionaries, and seasoned investors actively seeking investment opportunities.