AESIS - Africa Early Stage Investor Summit: Connect & Invest

This year
at #AESIS2024

What happened in November...

Here’s what to happened at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2024, in Cape Town. The event was the premier gathering for investors passionate about Africa’s startup ecosystem.

2 full days of engaging masterclasses and breakaway sessions
Custom investor experiences
Deal morning including Venture Showcase and LP/GP Office Hours
Networking cocktail, breakfast and lunches
Exit series, gender series and impact series
Awards ceremony

Opening cocktail

Although #AESIS2024 officially kicked off on Thursday the 28th of November, we were delighted to be joined by GSMA, 22 on Sloane and AAA to to kick off Africa investor week. This was an evening to remember and wouldn’t have been possible without our partners.

Speakers

Scroll across to see this years confirmed speakers.

Aly El Shalakany

Mark Kleyner

Martin Warioba

Mike Mompi

Niklas Fischer

Nonnie Burbidge

Yannick Gayama

Content Highlights

Capital Mobilization Series

The State of Exits: M&A, Secondary Buy-Outs in Africa What is the state of exits and secondary buy-outs in Africa? As the market matures, secondary buy-outs are gaining prominence. How are key players—venture hubs, angel investors, and VC funds—shaping the journey from founding to exit?

Gender Lens Series

Roundtable: Investing through women and in women: An exploration of the innovations in the African early stage investment ecosystem that have unlocked gender lens capital. A closer look at female-focused investments.

Impact Series

Global Development Funding: Do global mandates define or respond to African capital allocation needs? DFIs are critical contributors to the African early stage investment ecosystem, both as a fund of funds and direct investors. This will be an honest debate about the nature of the influence of global mandates on capital allocation patterns in Africa.

Investor Experiences

On Thursday evening of #AESIS2024, we brought back our popular investor experiences! Our attendees stepped out of the conference for a unique, casual networking opportunity. Check out some of the highlights below.

Sundowners at Sea

Sunset Cruise with Enza Capital

Setting sail on a sundowner cruise with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for an evening of networking and meaningful conversations against a stunning sunset backdrop.

Padel and Pizza

Padel with Digital Africa

Some of our investors unwound after a full day of conferencing, bringing real competition to the padel courts. The evening was filled with padel, drinks, pizza, and friendly rivalry, all under the stunning Cape Town sunset.

Skyline Mixer

Skyline Mixer with FMO

FMO Ventures' kicked back with cool drinks, epic city views, and a crowd of investors, founders, and trailblazers. It was all about music, mingling, and making unforgettable connections.

Deal Morning

Friday morning had some of the continent’s most promising startups pitch. Ventures from across Africa were present, with current investors also taking the stage for a reverse pitch. This is event was a must attend!

Awards ceremony

Our two days finished with an awards ceremony on Friday night! It was an unforgettable evening, with a delicious dinner, lively entertainment, and a chance to celebrate the standout moments and achievements of the summit. It was the perfect way to wrap up two impactful days together!