Investor Meetups

What are Investor Meetups?

What are
Investor Meetups?

These are regional events which are valuable investor-facing engagements for local ecosystems. They aim to aim to bring partners and stakeholders closer to the relevant conversations.

Want to host an Investor Meetup?

Want to get involved?

Want to get host an #AESIS investor meetup in your city in 2026? Contact our team below to find out more
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Investor Meetups stats to date

Investors have attended the
investor meetups
1250 +
Investors organizations
involded
10 +
Countries hosted an investor meetup
10
Local investor meetups across the globe
0

For Investors, By Investors

AESIS in a city near you

We’re excited to share the confirmed cities for this year’s meetups! Registration links will be available in the coming weeks, and the events will run the month of October.
If your city isn’t on the list but you’d like to join, just reach out to our team.

Abidjan | Accra | Amsterdam | Casablanca | Dar Es Salaam | Dublin | Gaborone | Johannesburg | Kampala | Kano | Lagos | Lilongwe | Luanda | Lusaka | Maputo | Tunis | Windhoek |

AESIS Academy

Our learning series offers a valuable platform for investors to share their stories and experiences in the African ecosystem with peers across the continent. 

Our focus is on fostering hands-on, interactive, and targeted peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and skill development, virtually leading up to the summit.

Discover this year's webinars

Behind the Curtain: Investor & Founder Real Talk

June 2025 | Kickoff Dialogue

A candid, mentor-style conversation on the challenges, risks, and hype narratives shaping the investment landscape. Why it matters: Sets the tone for peer-led learning and community dialogue.
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Switching Lanes: Evolving Roles in the Investment Ecosystem

July 2025 | Community Roundtable

Exploring role transitions in Africa’s startup ecosystem—founders becoming investors, accelerators becoming LPs, operators turning fund managers. Why it matters: Highlights ecosystem maturity and the power of multi-perspective thinking.
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Culture x Capital: Investing Beyond Traditional Tech

August 2025 | Roundtable

Exploring Africa’s creative economy-fashion, film, music, sports, and digital content-where innovation drives identity and jobs. Why it matters: A fast-growing yet underfunded sector with high-impact investment potential. Output: Investor insights and pathways to fund scalable creative ventures.
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Deal Room Dynamics: LPs & GPs on Fundraising Realities

September 2025 | Roundtable

An unfiltered LP–GP conversation on today’s fundraising realities—alignment, strategies, and what it really takes to secure commitments. Why it matters: Fundraising is tough; this session shares practical lessons and investor perspectives to help GPs close faster and build lasting partnerships.
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The Anatomy of a Deal: Lessons from a Recent Exit

October 2025 | Live Case Study

Go behind the scenes of a successful exit with the angel and VC who backed it—sharing candid lessons from deal to exit. Why it matters: Exits validate early-stage investment and recycle capital. This session offers insights on structuring deals, managing founders, and positioning ventures for success.
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Want to be a part of #AESIS2026?

We are looking for partners to join us in making this event a success. If you’re interested in exploring partnership opportunities, please contact our team at  team@africainvestorsummit.com