We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Board of Directors for 2025. As the driving force behind early-stage investing across the continent, we continue to expand our influence, strengthen investor networks, and foster the growth of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This new leadership team is set to take ABAN to greater heights, bringing […]
On 4 – 6 February 2025 Ai Everything GLOBAL, the world’s most revolutionary AI event, will be taking place for the first time across two international capitals of AI investment and emerging technology development—Abu Dhabi and Dubai. With the UAE standing proudly as an influential and impactful global innovation hub, this exclusive event welcomes founders, […]
The ABAN Monthly Newsletters are your getaway to Africa’s thriving investment ecosystem! Are you passionate about driving innovation and creating impact in Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape? Look no further than ABAN’s newsletters – your comprehensive guide to angel investing, ecosystem updates, and transformative opportunities across the continent. Each edition offers: Key insights about investment milestones and […]
On 28th November 2024, we were thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with MsFit Ventures, aimed at fortifying Africa’s investment ecosystem. This collaboration formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on November 5, 2024, seeks to drive angel investment and introduce innovative debt financing models to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises […]
On 28th November 2024, we proudly launched the 2024 ABAN Angel Investment Survey Report, sponsored by the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF), African Angel Academy (AAA), and supported by Briter Bridges, during the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit’s 11th Edition in Cape Town. The summit, which was themed “Pioneering Pathways: Innovating Investment Mobilization in Africa” featured high-level […]
As the year draws to a close, we would like to reflect on an incredible journey filled with growth, collaboration, and milestones that have further solidified our mission to nurture the angel investment ecosystem across Africa and beyond. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the highlights of 2024, a year dedicated to Consolidating Angel Investing […]
The 11th edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024), co-hosted by the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and VC4A, concluded with resounding success, marking a significant step forward in fostering a sustainable investment ecosystem in Africa. With the theme, “Pioneering Pathways: Innovating Investment Mobilization in Africa,” the summit convened over 300 participants from […]
We are thrilled to unveil our esteemed partners for the 11th Edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024). This year’s event is powered by an incredible lineup of organizations, each playing a key role in driving innovation and investment across Africa. FRIENDS OF AESIS (Main Partners) We are proud to collaborate with the […]
This year marks a significant milestone for the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) as it celebrates 10 years of transforming financial ecosystems in frontier markets. Since its inception, DGGF has been committed to bridging the financial gap for the ‘missing middle’ – Small and Medium-Sized enterprises (SMEs) that are too large for microfinance but too […]
We are excited to announce an initiative aimed at recruiting business angels to join the Climate Smart Agriculture Angel Network following our recent partnership with Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Startups (SAIS). This program is designed to provide angel investors with context-specific tools, training, and technical support, ensuring they can maximize their engagement and effectiveness […]
