AESIS2023

What to expect

A jam packed year of events to celebrate 10 years of AESIS, including:

Monthly virtual investor masterclasses
10 global investor meetups
31 Africa investor meetups
In-person Summit in Cape Town on November 30 + December 1
Ecosystem side event on December 2

For investors, by investors

Mark your calendars for the in-person Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023 in Cape Town, 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
Ecosystem side event
Cape Town innovation tour

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Make the most of your stay

Once you have booked your ticket we can assist you in obtaining a conference visa. Please contact team@africainvestorsummit.com for more information

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Why attend?

#AESIS2023 promises to be a rich networking experience with a highly focused yet varied program.

Unrivaled Networking
Rub shoulders with a diverse community of investors from across Africa and beyond. Forge strategic partnerships, share insights, and discover new investment opportunities that can fuel your portfolio’s growth.
High-Impact Deal Flow
Discover a carefully curated selection of the most promising early-stage startups in Africa. Be part of the growth story and invest in the next big thing.
Engaging Discussions
Participate in interactive sessions on topics like fundraising, scaling operations, market entry strategies, and impact investing. Gain practical insights that can supercharge your investment journey.
Unforgettable Experiences
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, energy, and dynamism of Cape Town. Explore the local startup ecosystem and witness the incredible innovation happening on the continent.

Meet our Summit Partners

Knowledge partners

Friends of AESIS

Partner with us

For 10th Edition AESIS partnership opportunities, please contact Natalie Miller at natalie@africainvestorsummit.com

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This years speakers

Alexandra Fraser

Viridian

Cindy Ai

Dream VC

Eleni Gabre-Madhin

UNDP

Eunice Wambui

Global Women in VC

Jonathan Wilson

Third Way Capital

Laurien Field

IFC – International Finance Corporation

Mark Kleyner

Dream VC

Rebecca Enonchong

HealthCap Africa

Sam Akyianu

Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund

Sewu-Steve T.

Jaza Rift Ventures

AESIS Advisory Board

We are thrilled to introduce our new Advisory Committee.

These accomplished individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team and we’re grateful for their commitment to our mission. Their collective expertise will shape the content, speakers, and sessions, guaranteeing a program that is insightful, impactful, and relevant.

Last year’s speakers

Headlining the Summit are renown international and local investors – with leading African angels and VC fund managers. Speakers for #AESIS2022 included:

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Stats that make us rock

2500+

investors attended AESIS

10th

edition of AESIS

countries are represented in our network

Year-round series of live virtual masterclasses

Our year-round series is designed to bring together subject matter experts from the community to share their insights and perspectives on “10x-ing Early Stage Investing in Africa.”

So far, we have had three remarkable parts of this series, each featuring insightful discussions with prominent industry leaders:

April: Part 1 – Tomi Davies (TD) and Ben White
May: Part 2 – Axel Peyriere and Nick Vielle
June: Part 3 – Eunice Ajim et Tidjane Deme (francophone)
August: Part 4 – Kevin Simmons and Sewu-Steve Taiwa

Stay tuned for more exciting updates on upcoming Webinars and Masterclasses, as well as the grand finale, #AESIS2023!

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Investor Meetups

Leading up to the main event in November/December, we are excited to bring our renowned investor meetups to even more cities across Africa and beyond. We are inviting passionate investors like you to join these meetups in 40 cities around the world on September 7th and October 5th, 2023.

We’re excited about our growing list of cities that have signed up so far and welcome you to join: