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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 summit
The Lagos Summit will take place on 30 April 2025. The one-day conference will feature pitches from across Africa within the FinTech, Mobility and Logistics sectors, and from Seed to Growth stage, along with keynotes and panel discussions led by top business, tech, and investment experts in the region.
The State of Tech in Africa Report 2025 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 2025 and beyond.
state of tech in africa 2025
Africarena 2024 impact report
AfricArena has emerged as a transformative force in Africa's tech landscape since 2017. Acting as a premier dealflow platform, it has facilitated over $850 million in startup funding, connected 230+ investors with innovators, and fostered collaboration through events like bootcamps, summits, and unconferences.
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 had impacted the African Tech Ecosystem in 2024.
introducing AfricArise 2025
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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