AESIS Returns for its 11th Edition!

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 […]

Bold Angel Fund joins ABAN

We are thrilled to announce that the Bold Angel Fund (BAF) is now officially part of the ABAN family! This exciting addition marks a new chapter in our mission to empower African startups and drive innovation across the continent. A Vision for Change The Bold Angel Fund is a no-fee, closed, syndicated fund made up […]

ZBAN Partners with Mighty Fin

The Zambia Business Angels Network (ZBAN), Zambia’s pioneering angel investor network established in 2021 under the umbrella of the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN), continues to make significant strides in the country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. ZBAN was created to bridge critical gaps and bolster the number of enterprises attracting impactful investments. Led by a group of […]

A New Addition to ABAN Family!

We are thrilled to announce and extend our warmest congratulations to COREangels MEA for joining the esteemed ranks of the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN). This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment in both COREangels MEA’s journey and ABAN’s continued efforts to expand its network across the continent. COREangels MEA’s inclusion in ABAN underscores the […]

HoaQ Joins ABAN as an Angel Network in 2024

We are thrilled to announce that HoaQ has officially joined the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) as an angel network in 2024. This partnership marks a new chapter in the journey of fostering entrepreneurship and investment opportunities across the continent. Living in its mission of supporting founders leveraging technology to build economic infrastructure for Africa […]

ABAN’s 2024 Theme Revealed

We are thrilled to unveil Africa Business Angel Network’s (ABAN’s) theme for this year: Consolidating Angel Investing Across Africa and the Diaspora. This theme underscores our unwavering dedication to strengthening collaboration, fostering innovation, and driving expansion within the angel investing ecosystem across the continent and beyond. At ABAN, we recognize the vital role played by […]

ABAN’s Strategic Collaboration with YALDA (i-Boot Camp)

We are thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration with the Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) and its partners for the upcoming biennial i-Boot camp, scheduled to take place from 21st to 25th February 2024. Hosted at the Future Africa Centre at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, this collaborative effort […]

ABAC Strives for Legal Recognition of Angels

The Cape Verde Business Angels Association (Associação Business Angels de Cabo Verde – ABAC) stands as a pivotal force in Cape Verde’s entrepreneurial sphere. Since its establishment in 2010, ABAC has been instrumental in connecting “angel investors” with innovative businesses, particularly those initiated by young entrepreneurs. The association plays a crucial role in facilitating investments, […]

Exclusive Peek into Nairobi Business Angel Network

The Nairobi Business Angel Network (NaiBAN) is one of ABAN’s prominent angel investor networks based in Nairobi, Kenya. Comprising a diverse group of experienced investors, NaiBAN focuses on supporting and funding early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in the region. NaiBAN plays a vital role in connecting investors with promising ventures, providing mentorship, and contributing to the ever-growing and […]

The AESIS Summit was a Perfect Ten!

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 […]