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 – […]
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership forged at the heart of Africa’s Green Economy Summit, marking a pivotal moment in our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship as envisioned in our four key thematic angel networks – Climate Smart Agriculture. Africa is taking a bold step towards a more sustainable future with the […]
We are thrilled to announce that Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) has been nominated as one of the FINALISTS for this year’s Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders Summit & Awards(ASEB) under the “Investor Network of the Year” category, a prestigious recognition, that is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our team, as well […]
Female angel investors play a crucial role in the startup and investment ecosystem. They bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and capital to early-stage companies and angel networks as an entity, contributing to innovation and economic growth. Increasing the representation of women in angel investing can help bridge gender gaps in entrepreneurship and create more opportunities for […]
