Empowering Investors at Africa Tech Festival
Discover a dynamic platform for investors at Africa Tech Festival, where innovative opportunities meet strategic networking. Engage with cutting-edge tech ventures, connect with global investors, and explore the latest trends shaping Africa's digital future. From exclusive Investor Day events to personalized match-making services, this is your gateway to capitalising on Africa's booming tech ecosystem. Drive impactful investments and foster growth in one of the world's fastest-growing technology markets.
What's in it for you?
Discover High-Potential Startups
Meet Africa's most promising startups, from early-stage to scale-ups.
Curated Matchmaking
Participate in investor-founder meetings and exclusive roundtable discussions.
Thought Leadership & Insights
Hear from top VCs and industry leaders on market trends and investment opportunities.
Premium Networking
Gain access to VIP areas and invitation-only events.
Sample Itinerary for Investors
Monday 10 Nov - AfricaIgnite: Investor Day
expand_lessAfricaIgnite Investor Summit (Morning – Innovation City)
Closed-door sessions focused on LP–VC alignment, macroeconomic trends in Africa, cross-border capital movement, and policy frameworks enabling scale.Corporate VC Connect Breakfast
Exclusive networking between corporate venture teams and institutional VCs.Investor–Founder Matchmaking
Curated 1:1 meetings between startups and investors.
Tuesday 11 Nov - Investor Lounge, VC/LP Breakfast, Corporate VC Connect
expand_moreAfricaIgnite Pitch Showcases – Fintech & Healthtech (Main Stage)
Live startup pitches across key verticals with VC judges and audience voting.Founders in Fintech Breakfast (Invite-only)
Networking over breakfast with early-stage fintech founders and select fintech-focused investors.Scaleups Masterclass (Closed workshop)
Designed for Series A+ ventures and their investors to deep dive into scale strategies, expansion markets, and talent acquisition.Investor–Founder Matchmaking
Continuation of curated meeting service.
Wednesday 12 Nov - Pitch Competition, Sector Spotlights, Matchmaking via AfricaIgnite
expand_moreAfricaIgnite Pitch Showcases – AI & GreenTech (Main Stage)
Startup pitch competitions with an investor jury in cutting-edge sectors.Investor–Founder Matchmaking
Final day of 1:1 meetings and networking zone in the AfricaIgnite Expo.VC & LP Breakfast (Invitation-only)
Strategic discussions between African and global VCs, DFIs and LPs.
Other sessions of interest
expand_moreMain Stage Keynote Panels:
“Mobilising Investment for Africa’s Digital Future”
“VCs on the Continent: Outlook, Risk Appetite & LP Pressures”
AfricaIgnite Founders Academy Sessions (All Days):
Workshops on investor readiness, term sheets, valuation, and raising across different stages.
Especially valuable for investors looking to understand how startups are being upskilled.
Market Square Exhibitor Pitches (Daily)
Product demos and live pitches from SMEs and scaleups across sectors.
Investor Pass Criteria
Our Investor Pass is reserved for investors (Manager+) and gives access to Africa Tech Festival’s anchor events, AfricaTech, AfricaCom, AfricaIgnite and The AI Summit Cape Town (event dates are 11-13 November) and their standard features.
If you apply for this pass and do not meet the criteria, the team will be in contact to amend your pass type.