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#AESIS2024
We’re excited to announce the date for this years Africa Early Stage Investor Summit which will be taking place on the 28th and 29th of November in Cape Town. Early bird tickets are onsale until the 1st of August, so be sure to buy your ticket today
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For investors, by investors
Recap the recently held Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023, which took place in-person at the Avenue Cape Town. This event served as 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
- Family Office Side Event
- Impact Series and Exit Series
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Last Year in Review
- 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
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Ecosystem side event
Our ecosystem event took place on December 2nd, with keynote speakers, hands-on learning, masterclasses, discussions, and networking.
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Venue
We’re happy to announce this years summit took place at the Avenue Conference and Event Venue, at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town. Follow the link below to check out the venue.
Recapping the reasons you attended
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Rubbing shoulders with a diverse community of investors from across Africa and beyond. Forging strategic partnerships, sharing insights, and discovering new investment opportunities that can fuel your portfolio’s growth.
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High-Impact Deal Flow
Discovering a carefully curated selection of the most promising early-stage startups in Africa. Helping you to become part of the growth story and invest in the next big thing. -
Engaging Discussions
Participating in interactive sessions on topics like fundraising, scaling operations, market entry strategies, and impact investing. Gaining 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.
Last year’s speakers
![Abu Cassim](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/abu.jpg)
Abu Cassim
![Adama Gaye](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/adama-gaye.jpg)
Adama Gaye
![Ali Mnif](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/ali.jpg)
Ali Mnif
![Aly El Shalakany](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/aly-el.jpg)
Aly El Shalakany
![Andrew Darge](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/andrew-darge.jpg)
Andrew Darge
![Aniko Szigetvari](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/aniko-s.jpeg)
Aniko Szigetvari
![Anne Njuki](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/anne-Njuki.jpg)
Anne Njuki
![Anthony William Catt](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/anthony-catt.jpg)
Anthony William Catt
![Aunnie Patton](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/aunnie.jpg)
Aunnie Patton
![Aysha Tegally](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Aysha.jpg)
Aysha Tegally
![Ben White](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Ben-white.jpg)
Ben White
![Bertil Vugt](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/bertil.jpg)
Bertil Vugt
![Brenda Wangari](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Brenda.jpg)
Brenda Wangari
![Brett Bowes](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/brettbowes.jpg)
Brett Bowes
![Bruno Mweemba](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Bruno.jpg)
Bruno Mweemba
![Caitlin Craig](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/caitlin.jpg)
Caitlin Craig
![Chris Campbell](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/chris-campbell.jpg)
Chris Campbell
![Cindy Ai](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/cindy-ai.jpg)
Cindy Ai
![Craig Mullet](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Craig-Mullet.jpg)
Craig Mullet
![David Mueller](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/David-Mueller.jpg)
David Mueller
![Devon Tighe](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Devon.jpg)
Devon Tighe
![Eghosa Omoigui](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Eghosa-Omoigui.png)
Eghosa Omoigui
![Eleni Gabre-Madhin](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Eleni-Gabre-Madhin.jpg)
Eleni Gabre-Madhin
![Elizabeth Howard](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Elizabeth-H.jpg)
Elizabeth Howard
![Emmanuel Adegboye](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Emmanuel-Adegboye.jpg)
Emmanuel Adegboye
![Eunice Wambui](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Eunice.jpg)
Eunice Wambui
![Fadilah Tchoumba](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Fadilah-Tchoumba.jpg)
Fadilah Tchoumba
![Felix Kumirai](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Felix-K.jpg)
Felix Kumirai
![Frank Aswani](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Frank-Aswani-1.jpeg)
Frank Aswani
![Gabriel Dava](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Gabriel-dava.jpg)
Gabriel Dava
![Gabriel Dava](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Gabriel-dava.jpg)
Gabriel Dava
![Gabriel-Iannis Aïssou](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Gabriel-i-a.jpg)
Gabriel-Iannis Aïssou
![Geraldine Mupandanyama](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Geraldine-Mupandanyama.png)
Geraldine Mupandanyama
![Gerrad Olisa Ashar](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Gerrad-Olisa-Ashar.jpg)
Gerrad Olisa Ashar
![Gregoire de Padirac](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/gregoire.jpg)
Gregoire de Padirac
![Gwladys Watrin](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Gwladys-Watrin.jpg)
Gwladys Watrin
![Hannah Subayi Kamuanga](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Hannah-Subayi-Kamuanga.jpg)
Hannah Subayi Kamuanga
![Hema Vallabh](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Hema.jpg)
Hema Vallabh
![Hope Ditlhakanyane](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Hope-d.jpg)
Hope Ditlhakanyane
![Ido Sum](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Ido-Sum.jpg)
Ido Sum
![Jack Chennells](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Jack-Chennels.jpg)
Jack Chennells
![Jean Kananura](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/jean-k.jpg)
Jean Kananura
![Joanne Manda](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Joanne-Manda.jpg)
Joanne Manda
![Johnni Kjelsgaard](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/johnni.jpg)
Johnni Kjelsgaard
![Jolyon Martin](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Jolyon-MARTIN.jpg)
Jolyon Martin
![Jonathan Wilson](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Jonathan-Wilson.jpg)
Jonathan Wilson
![Julia Kho](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Julia-Kho.jpg)
Julia Kho
![Karen Serem Waithaka](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Karen-Serem-Waithaka.jpg)
Karen Serem Waithaka
![Kathinka Kurz](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Kathinka-Kurz.jpg)
Kathinka Kurz
![Ketso Gordhan](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Ketso-Gordhan.jpg)
Ketso Gordhan
![Khaled Ismail](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Khaled.jpg)
Khaled Ismail
![Kyle Schutter](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Kyle-Shutter.jpg)
Kyle Schutter
![Laurien Field](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Laurien-Field.jpg)
Laurien Field
![Lebo Raolane](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Lebo.jpg)
Lebo Raolane
![Letlhogonolo Ntsodololwana](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Letlhogonolo-Ntsodololwana.jpg)
Letlhogonolo Ntsodololwana
![Lexi Novitske](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Lexi.jpg)
Lexi Novitske
![Lisa Thomas](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/lisa-thomas.jpg)
Lisa Thomas
![Luke Naude](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Luke-Naude.png)
Luke Naude
![Mareme Dieng](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Mareme-Dieng.jpg)
Mareme Dieng
![Marieke Roestenberg](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Marieke-Roestenberg.jpg)
Marieke Roestenberg
![Mariem Sellami](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/mariem-sellami.jpg)
Mariem Sellami
![Mark Kleyner](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Mark-Kleyner-1.jpg)
Mark Kleyner
![Martin Karanja](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/martin-karanaja.jpg)
Martin Karanja
![Masechaba Mabilu](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Masechaba-Mabilu.jpg)
Masechaba Mabilu
![Mathew Saunders](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Mathew-Saunders.jpg)
Mathew Saunders
![Maxime Bayen](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Maxime-Bayen.jpg)
Maxime Bayen
![Mercy Zulu-Hume](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/mercy-zulu.png)
Mercy Zulu-Hume
![Michelle Matthews](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/michelle.jpg)
Michelle Matthews
![Milisa Mabinza](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Milisa-Mabinza.jpg)
Milisa Mabinza
![Niklas Fischer](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Niklas-Fisher.jpg)
Niklas Fischer
![Philip Kiracofe](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/philip-Kiracofe.png)
Philip Kiracofe
![Philip Tettenborn](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Phillip-Tetternborn.jpg)
Philip Tettenborn
![Rebecca Enonchong](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Rebecca-Enonchong.jpg)
Rebecca Enonchong
![Renée Hunter](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Renee-Hunter.png)
Renée Hunter
![Sam Akyianu](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Sam-Akyianu.jpg)
Sam Akyianu
![Sanjoy Soni](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/sanjay.jpg)
Sanjoy Soni
![Sanna Bedi](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/sanna-bedi.jpg)
Sanna Bedi
![Sewu-Steve T.](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Sewu-Steve-T.jpg)
Sewu-Steve T.
![Sipha Ndawonde](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Sipha-Ndawonde.jpg)
Sipha Ndawonde
![Susanne Roelofsen-Afum](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Susanne.jpg)
Susanne Roelofsen-Afum
![Tomi Davis](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/T-D.jpg)
Tomi Davis
![Thomas Van Halen](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Thomas.jpg)
Thomas Van Halen
![Tracey Austin](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Tracey-Austin.jpg)
Tracey Austin
![Victor Maina](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Victor-Maina.jpg)
Victor Maina
![Vincent Hoogduyn](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Vincent.png)
Vincent Hoogduyn
![<br />
Wim van der Beek](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Wim-Van.jpg)
Wim van der Beek
![Yemi Keri](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/yemi_keri.jpg)
Yemi Keri
![<br />
Zachariah George](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/zachg.jpg)
Zachariah George
![Zinhle Mncube](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/12/Zinhle-Mncube.jpg)
Zinhle Mncube
![AESIS2023 Advisory board](https://cdn1.vc4a.com/media/sites/11/2023/05/6-1.png)
AESIS Advisory Board
These accomplished 6 individuals brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team and we’re grateful for their commitment to our mission. Their collective expertise have shaped the content, speakers, and sessions, guaranteeing a program that was insightful, impactful, and relevant.
Stats that make us rock
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Year-round series of live virtual masterclasses
Our year-round series was designed to bring together subject matter experts from the community to share their insights and perspectives on “10x-ing Early Stage Investing in Africa.”
Catch up on last year’s 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
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Investor Meetups
Leading up to the main event in November/December, we brought our renowned investor meetups to even more cities across Africa and beyond. On September 7th and October 5th, 2023, we hosted over 35 investor meetups globally and locally.
Here are the cities that took part:
Abidjan | Abuja | Accra | Addis Ababa | Amsterdam | Austin | Beijing | Cairo | Cape Town | Casablanca | Conakry | Dallas | Dar Es Salaam | Dodoma | Douala | Dubai | Gaborone | Johannesburg | Kampala | Kigali | Kinshasa | Lagos | Lilongwe | Lome | London | Lusaka | Maputo | Moroni | Nairobi | Paris | Port Harcourt | Port Louis | Praia | San Francisco | Tunis | Windhoek | Yaounde | Zagreb