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 […]
On 10th October 2024, we officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups (SAIS) implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to launch the Climate Smart Agriculture Angel Investor Capacity Development (CAICD) program. This initiative aims to: […]
We are thrilled to announce that we are official partners of the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, taking place on 24th September 2024 at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York. This collaboration aims to foster crucial conversations around Africa’s digital economy and highlight the pivotal role of leaders driving innovation and investment […]
In the lead-up to the 11th edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, more than 30 investor meetups will be held between 30th September and 30th October 2024, hosted by local investors and organizations across key cities. Since its inception in 2013, AESIS has established itself as the premier event for early-stage investment insights […]
The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, hosted by the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) and VC4A, returns for its 11th edition this November. Investors and key ecosystem stakeholders will convene on 28 – 29 November 2024 at the Avenue Event and Conference Center, set against Cape Town’s iconic V & A Waterfront, for Africa’s premier […]
We are excited to announce that ABAN is now a community partner for Expand North Star, a premier global event happening in the vibrant city of Dubai from Sunday, the 13th of October 2024, to Wednesday, the 16th of October 2024 at Dubai Harbour in Dubai! Join 1,200+ investors and 2,000+ startups for unmatched networking […]
As an EBAN partner, we are thrilled to invite you to the European Angel Investment Summit in Brussels, happening on 15-16 October 2024. This premier event is where connections are made, expertise is shared, and a vibrant platform awaits networking with investors and entrepreneurs from across Europe and beyond. What to Expect at #EAIS24 Past, […]
As the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2024 (#AESIS2024) approaches, we are thrilled to offer a series of global Investor Meetups leading up to the main event. These meetups provide a unique opportunity for investors and key stakeholders to connect, share insights, and lay the groundwork for impactful discussions at the summit. Designed to bring […]
Good news! We are partnering with the Africa Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2025! This exciting collaboration propels us into a new era of green innovation and sustainable investment, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements across Africa and igniting a transformative movement that will reshape the future of the continent’s green economy. Scheduled to take place […]
We are delighted to welcome yet another pioneering network to our vibrant community: the Innovate Africa Fund (IAF), a step forward in our mission to empower African innovators and drive sustainable growth across the continent. About Innovate Africa Fund (IAF) The Innovate Africa Fund is dedicated to boldly backing innovators who are committed to solving […]
