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Expo & Content Sessions: 12 - 14 Nov 2024
VIP & Partner Events: 11-14 Nov 2024
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

AfricaIgnite

The Home of African Founders

Empowering the start-up ecosystem to drive positive change

Empowering Start-Ups, Connecting Founders, Shaping Tomorrow

Building on the resounding success of its launch last year, AfricaIgnite returns as the flagship event for founders, investors, and key players in the tech ecosystem.

AfricaIgnite serves as the catalyst for driving positive change by supporting market access and investment opportunities for its burgeoning community of tech trailblazers.

With over 1,000 start-ups and 150+ investors in attendance last year, AfricaIgnite 2024 is solidifying itself as the leading hub for the community to convene, network and learn from leaders shaping the future of the industry.

Meet the AfricaIgnite Advisory Board

Zachariah George

Folarin Oreoluwa Aiyegbusi

Laurie Fuller

Janet Kemboi

Anthony William Catt

Lavina Ramkissoon

For Investors:

Investor Day

Investor Day

Join us for Africa Tech Festival's Founder & Investor Day, a pre-event feature taking place on Monday, 11th November at Innovation City. This day is designed for investors to engage with industry experts and gain insights on key topics such as navigating uncertainty, crafting effective term sheets, and exploring innovative liquidity strategies, concluding with a mixer between founders and investors.

Investor Concierge

Investor Concierge

Connect with start-ups, investors and corporates who match your objectives. Whether you just want to chat, find an investment, recruit talented people, or sell a service – you’ve come to the right place.

Investor Lounge

Investor Lounge

An exclusive space for entrepreneurs and investors to convene, build relationships and engage in powerful discussions.

VC/LP Masterclass Breakfast

VC/LP Masterclass Breakfast

AfricaIgnite will be hosting a VC/LP Masterclass breakfast to facilitate networking, tackle industry challenges and spark meaningful discussion.

For Founders:

Founder Day

Founder Day

Join us for Founder & Investor Day, a pre-event feature taking place on Monday, 11th November at Innovation City. This is an opportunity to engage with experienced founders and investors in a more intimate setting before we kick off the main event. Gain valuable insights on key topics like fundraising, growth strategies, and market entry tactics, all designed to equip you with the tools needed for success and concluding with a mixer between founders & Investors.

Start-up Marketplace

Start-up Marketplace

Connect with start-ups, investors and corporates who match your objectives. Whether you just want to chat, find an investment, recruit talented people, or sell a service – you’ve come to the right place.

Founders' Academy Stage

Founders' Academy Stage

Hear from visionary speakers as they share their expertise and insights to build and scale your start-up to the next level.

Matchmaking

Matchmaking

AfricaIgnite's matchmaking programme offers founders a dedicated opportunity to connect with potential partners looking to invest in their industry.

AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition

Africa Tech Festival hosted a thrilling live pitch competition where the continent's most promising start-ups and scale-ups battled on stage in front of hundreds of start-ups, investors and tech leaders on 16 November.

Organised in partnership with Startup World Cup, powered by Pegasus, the winner, Deltascan, was crowned on stage and selected to join the Startup World Cup Final held in San Francisco in December 2023, and competed for the USD$1,000,000 investment.

Africa Tech Festival in 2024

10,000+

Attendees

200+

Exhibitors

300+

Speakers

900+

VIPs

900+

Start-ups

50+

Investors