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VC4A connects funders of Africa’s startup success at Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS2024)

“Africa is not the biggest problem in the world, it is the biggest opportunity” - Nicola Tyler

Over 300 Africa-focused delegates converged at the 11th edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, and filled up the room for the AESIS Deal Morning ready to engage with Africa’s most promising founders. Next to another 15 highly promising startups, VC4A (www.VC4A.com) hosted eight female entrepreneurs from IFC’s She…

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VC4A Technical Residency program elevates female founders to the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS2024) spotlight

AESIS, cohosted by VC4A and ABAN, showcased the growing collaboration among investors, startups, and support organizations across Africa

Eight high-potential female founders captivated over 300 investors, ecosystem leaders, and delegates during Deal Morning at the 11th annual Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS2024). These bold founders, representing the VC4A Venture (http://VC4A.com) Showcase - She Wins Africa edition, pitched their inspiring solutions that address critical challenges in agriculture, fintech, e-commerce, and health…

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VC4A geared to co-host the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) at Africa Investor Week

The 2024 edition this year will feature a varied program with keynote speeches, panel discussions, masterclasses and networking events

VC4A (www.VC4A.com), the leading ecosystem builder in emerging markets, is proud to announce that it will co-host the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) (www.AfricaInvestorSummit.com/) on November 28-29, 2024 once again in Cape Town. Now in its 11th year, the Summit remains Africa's premier gathering for early stage investors seeking an…

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Shaping tomorrow's investments: A triumph of collaboration at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023

The two-day summit serves as the pivotal platform for robust discussions, networking and collaboration, propelling the African early-stage investment landscape forward

The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023, concluded with resounding success, bringing together 350+ investors, founders, and industry leaders from across the continent. The two-day summit, organized jointly by VC4A (www.VC4A.com) & African Business Angel Network (ABAN), serves as the pivotal platform for robust discussions, networking and collaboration, propelling the…

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VC4A Marks 10th Anniversary with Pledge for 10x Early Stage Investing in Africa

Celebrating a decade of impact, VC4A has witnessed an astounding $11.5 billion in investments in African startups (equity only) between 2019 and 2023

As VC4A (https://VC4A.com) commemorates its 10th Anniversary at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, the organization reaffirms its decade-long commitment to building vibrant startup ecosystems across the African continent. A Decade of Impact Since its inception in 2007, VC4A has been at the forefront of connecting entrepreneurs, fostering visibility, and…

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VC4A receives Prestigious International Finance Corporation (IFC) ScaleX Award for Supporting Women-led Startups to Raise Capital

The organization began showcasing emerging market startups in 2017, with a focus on African and Latin American talent

VC4A (https://VC4A.com/), the leading platform that strengthens the startup community in emerging markets, has been honored with a prestigious IFC ScaleX award for its contribution to the support of women-led startups in securing capital after completing an accelerator program. Of 170 accelerators, VC4A was selected among the top 5 by…

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"Global Wave of Momentum: Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS2023) Local Investor Meetups Spark Worldwide Convergence of Africa-Focused Investors"

AESIS2023’s 40 Investor Meetups aim to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative relationships among investors, with the goal of driving early-stage investing in Africa and boosting the available capital pool for innovation

In anticipation of the 10th anniversary of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2023) (www.AfricaInvestorSummit.com/), 40 Investor Meetups will be hosted by local investors and investor organizations. Set to occur on September 7th and October 5th, these gatherings mark a significant milestone for the AESIS community. Founded in 2013, AESIS…

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12 growth stage startups selected for 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa

This annual flagship program brings together the best and brightest startups from across the continent, giving them the opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors and industry experts

VC4A (https://www.VC4A.com), the leading startup platform in emerging markets, is proud to announce the 12 African startups that have been selected to participate in the 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa. This annual flagship program brings together the best and brightest startups from across the continent, giving them the opportunity to…

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VC4A Venture Showcase Africa: Celebrating African innovation and connecting entrepreneurs with investors

Since its launch in 2017, the VC4A Venture Showcase Africa has helped its alumni raise over $630M, highlighting the program’s success in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa

VC4A (https://www.VC4A.com) is thrilled to announce the call for applications to the VC4A Venture Showcase Africa – 2023, the annual accelerator program that spotlights high-growth, high-impact ventures driving economic growth throughout the continent. The Showcase is an opportunity for African founders leading innovative and disruptive startups and scaleups, generating revenue…

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Abu Cassim of Jozi Angels joins VC4A as Acceleration Team Lead

One of his core responsibilities will be to lead VC4A's flagship program, the Venture Showcase

VC4A (https://VC4A.com/) is excited to announce that Abu Bakr Cassim has joined the organization as Acceleration Team Lead. A highly regarded thought-leader in the South African startup ecosystem, it is without doubt that Abu's experience and reputation for excellence will contribute to the continued growth of the company. As Acceleration…