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Who WE ARE
Embarking on its seventh year, AfricArena holds a special position, engaging in three vital areas that shape Africa's economic scene: tech startups, corporations, and investors, including angel investors, venture capitalists (VCs), corporate venture capitalists (CVCs), and other institutional investors.​
In collaboration with corporations, AfricArena orchestrates open innovation challenges with the goal of uniting these three spheres. The aim is to encourage shared investments and collaboration, propelling the economies and well-being of the continent forward. This approach reflects AfricArena's commitment to fostering a dynamic ecosystem where startups, established companies, and investors join forces for mutual growth and advancement in Africa's economic landscape.
UPCOMING EVENTS
KINSHASA SUMMIT
​The AfricArena Kinshasa Summit 2026, hosted by AfricArena and Silikin Village, is AfricArena’s flagship ecosystem gathering in the DRC, bringing together startup founders, investors (angels & VCs), corporates, ecosystem builders, and public-sector partners for a day of high-impact conversations and curated connections.
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Africarena 2025 Highlights
GRAND SUMMIT 2025
The AfricArena Grand Summit 2025, where Africa’s brightest innovators will be celebrated — from trailblazing Fintech and AI ventures to cutting-edge Deeptech, Climate Tech, and high-potential Seed and Series A startups driving impact across the continent. Here’s to the visionaries shaping Africa’s future
The State of Tech in Africa Report 2026 provides an in-depth analysis of the African tech ecosystem, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities. The report explores fintech, AI, climate tech, gender diversity, and the evolving venture capital landscape. It offers strategic insights for investors, founders, and policymakers to navigate Africa’s dynamic digital economy and drive sustainable innovation in 2026 and beyond.
state of tech in africa 2026
Africarena 2025 impact report
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AfricArena has been a transformative force in Africa's tech landscape since 2017. Acting as a premier dealflow platform, it has facilitated over $900 million in startup funding, connected 300+ investors with innovators, and fostered collaboration through events like bootcamps, summits, and unconferences.
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AfricArena’s initiatives empower startups, attract global investment, and promote African innovation on the world stage.
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Read more on how AfricArena impacted the African Tech Ecosystem in 2025.
introducing AfricArise 2026
Rise, Raise and SCALE with AFRICARISE
AfricArise is a virtual pan-African startup investor network platform that connects startups and investors.
It is an annual program aimed at supporting startups to scale internationally through mentorship, webinars, coaching and investment deal support.
Supporting African startups to showcase, raise funding, and scale internationally​​
CONNECT
Connecting founders with investors and corporates
STRENGTHEN
Strengthening the international traction of
Africa's most innovative tech startups.
Promote
Promoting the African Tech ecosystem and its opportunities.
Attract
Attracting both entrepreneurs and investors to Africa.
THESE ARE THE MOST EXCITING TIMES FOR AFRICA, IT IS NOT MERE RHETORIC OF AFRICA RISING; SO MUCH IS REALLY HAPPENING AND SO MUCH IS CHANGING.
Irene Ochem
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
Our key partners
Partners & Sponsors
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