Africa Early Stage Investor Summit
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The leading community of Africa focused early-stage investors globally since 2014. Join us for #AESIS2025 Mark your calendars: Nov 28th-Nov 29th, Cape Town.
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Join us in celebrating the success of #AESIS2024 co-hosted by @ABANAngels & @VC4A_Africa, which united 300+ investors, entrepreneurs & stakeholders from 42 countries to drive innovation and sustainable development across Africa! Read https://t.co/l5aEJZxqFE for more details!
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As with all #AESIS summits, we wrapped with our signature Investor Experiences — and judging by the smiles on everyone’s faces, it’s always a winner! ⭐️ Hope you had an incredible time and left with unforgettable connections. #AfricaBuiltToLast #AESIS2025
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Day 2 of #AESIS2025 matched the energy of Day 1 — filled with sharp insights, bold ideas, and powerful conversations shaping Africa’s early-stage investing future. The momentum continues! #AfricaBuiltToLast #InvestInAfrica #StartupEcosystem #AESIS2025
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We appreciate our strategic partners who played a vital role in making #AESIS2025 a success! Your collaboration and expertise are essential in fostering a thriving entrepreneurial environment across Africa. #AfricaBuiltToLast #InvestInAfrica #StartupEcosystem #AESIS2025
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2025 has demonstrated positive shifts in the VC investment landscape from a geographic, sectoral & exit perspective. This has seen +$2B already deployed by Q3 2025 relative to $2.3B by Q4 in 2024. Thanks again to the #AESIS team for putting together the superstar panel moderated
A powerful panel on Investment Trends & Founder Realities! LPs and fund-of-funds unpacked Africa’s shifting risk–reward landscape and what makes the continent investable. Insightful views from Andrew Darge, Martin Warioba, Sunga Mkwezalamba & Wakiuru Njuguna.
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#AESIS2025 raised the bar! 🔥 A summit jam-packed with powerful insights, bold ideas, and real momentum for Africa’s early-stage investing. Powerful sessions kept the audience engaged throughout the two days.
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To continue building an Africa that lasts, the continent needs to pave the way for smarter, scalable financing models that can unlock growth across the continent. @AESIS_summit @VC4A_Africa
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Apart from strategic funding being about capital, it also entails shaping the future of the ecosystem. By designing cycles that support growth and sustainability, we ensure entrepreneurs, investors, and communities thrive together. @AESIS_summit @VC4A_Africa @E3Capital
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Africa is brimming with the ingredients to lead. We have such a youthful energy, urgent challenges, and ever-strengthening digital foundations. This is our chance to create an "Africa that Lasts" because the next decade will be defined by what we build today. @AESIS_summit
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Highlights of today's #AESIS2025 session, "Exits in Africa: Lessons from the Trenches, moderated by @zach_cpt, Managing Partner, @LaunchAfricaVC. The standout moment: Ido Sum was honored as the ‘Rising Star of the Year’! Congratulations, Ido! @AESIS_summit @VC4A_Africa
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A powerful panel on Investment Trends & Founder Realities! LPs and fund-of-funds unpacked Africa’s shifting risk–reward landscape and what makes the continent investable. Insightful views from Andrew Darge, Martin Warioba, Sunga Mkwezalamba & Wakiuru Njuguna.
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Day 2 of @AESIS_summit is on! Expect real talk on exits & hard questions on venture debt, non-dilutive capital & the data shaping Africa’s next investment frontier. As always, we close with a sunset aligned with unforgettable investor experiences across Cape Town. @VC4A_Africa
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Highlights of today's Opening Keynote by @MelvynLubega, (Partner, BREEGA) on "Africa’s AI moment; making the move from connectivity to intelligence". Stay tuned for more highlights on today's sessions! @AESIS_summit @VC4A_Africa
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Highlights of today's keynote address on "Innovative Capital Mobilisation in Africa: Official Launch of the ICAMA Initiative" by Ulrich Christian Hess (Team Leader of the Innovative Capital Mobilisation in Africa Initiative) at @AESIS_summit. @VC4A_Africa @giz_gmbh
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What a night to remember! 🎉 The #AESIS2025 Awards brought so much fun as we celebrated Africa’s investment champions. Congrats to all our winners across People’s Choice, Enablers, Angels, Networks, VC, Female Investor & Legacy Honours! 🌍✨
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A heartfelt thank you to our strategic partners for your unwavering support of #AESIS2025. Your commitment and collaboration have been key to making this summit a success. We’re truly grateful as we build an Africa that is built to last, together. 🤝🌍 #AfricaBuiltToLast
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We’re excited to open Day 2 of #AESIS2025 in Cape Town! 🌍✨ Stay tuned for more session highlights throughout the day! And don’t forget — register for the Investor Experience before 15h00 today to secure your spot. 🔥
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After an incredible day of insight, connection & energy at #AESIS2025, we’re ready to close it out in style. The Awards Evening is about to commence congratulations & best wishes to all our nominees. Let’s celebrate excellence across Africa’s early-stage investment ecosystem!
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What a day! Africa Built to Last: Capital, Strategy & Ownership, a recurring theme emerged across every session. We have definitely moved beyond celebrating potential and have begun the harder work of building the structures that turn that potential into scalable outcomes.
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🤖 AI x Africa: Disruption and Due Diligence Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s transforming how we work, build, and invest across the continent. #AESIS2025 #AfricaBuiltToLast #AIXAfrica #TechInnovation #FutureOfInvesting
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