The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023 concluded with resounding success, uniting 350+ investors, founders, and industry leaders continent-wide. Organized by VC4A & African Business Angel Network (ABAN), this two-day summit emerged as the pivotal platform for robust discussions, networking, and collaboration, advancing the African early-stage investment landscape. “AESIS connects early-stage (angel) investor networks with […]
Ideas born in Africa certainly have the potential to develop and scale within and outside the continent. There has been a growing recognition of the importance of homegrown innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa, and efforts are being made to provide the necessary support and resources for African entrepreneurs to thrive within and beyond the continent. […]
We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for enthusiasts of Climate Smart Agriculture, brought to you by AEDIB|NET and the European Union! On December 15, 2023, ABAN will engage with dedicated African Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) keen on shaping the future of Climate Smart Agriculture ventures on the continent. This session aims to bolster […]
One of the key factors that unites entrepreneurship across these geographies is the drive for innovation and the pursuit of opportunities. Entrepreneurs in all countries and regions are constantly seeking new ideas, products, and services that can meet the needs of the market and create value. The desire to solve problems, take risks, and bring […]
Ideas born in Africa increasingly have the means to develop and scale within the continent, although challenges remain. Various countries are fostering supportive ecosystems for startups, including access to venture capital, business incubators, and accelerators. Moreover, policies are being crafted to facilitate entrepreneurship, such as more straightforward business registration processes and tax incentives. However, there […]
To date, ABAN has a presence across all 54 African countries on the continent with established Angel groups in 33 of those countries. We are spread through 68-member networks with over 1400 individual Angel Investors. Looking at the African continent as a whole, the emerging countries in terms of entrepreneurship are Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, […]
Since 2015, the year ABAN was created, we have had amazing milestones: To date, there are over 5,000 active business angels in Africa compared to a only few dozen in 2012. Along with the increase in individual business angels, we have also seen a sharp increase in the number of business angel groups and syndicates […]
African Business Angel Network (ABAN) is the largest pan-African organization of Angel investors in Africa. Established in 2015, ABAN represents the growing number of business angel groups in the African early-stage ecosystems’ future, providing vital human and financial capital to African startup companies creating jobs across the continent. “The African continent is home to a […]
Mark your calendars for the in-person Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023 (for investors by investors) that will take place at Avenue Conference and Event Venue, at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. Scheduled for November 30th and December 1st in Cape Town, South Africa, the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023 […]
We are excited to announce our upcoming in-person roundtable discussion on Climate-Smart Agriculture (which will be taking place in Capetown, South Africa) that promises to be a pivotal moment in our collective journey towards a more sustainable future. Anchored by one of the key ABAN’s thematic networks – the Climate Smart Angel Investor network – […]
