AfricArena

✈️ The tour continues! 🇿🇦 🚀 Ready to witness the future of African tech? The AfricArena Grand Summit is approaching and will take place on December 3-4 in Cape Town, where 50+ of Africa's best startups will pitch their groundbreaking ventures to global investors. Get inspired by the boldest minds in tech, business, and investment, and be part of exclusive networking with VCs, investors, and ecosystem leaders. This is an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and experience Africa’s tech revolution firsthand. 🔥 Secure your spot now while tickets are still available: https://lnkd.in/dUD23KpC #AfricArena2024 #CapeTownTechSummit #Innovation #TechStartups #AfricaTech2024

Le Togo marque un tournant dans l'accompagnement des startups ✨ Contrairement aux voyages précédents, où les startups participaient à 2 jours de sommet, cette fois, avec la participation au grand sommet AfricArena en Afrique du Sud elles bénéficient d'un véritable programme immersif depuis le 25 novembre, en prélude du sommet prévu les 3 et 4 décembre . Très honnêtement, dans le passé, je suis souvent restée sur ma faim 🙁 face à l'absence de ressources dédiées pour nous préparer à ces événements d'envergure. Certes, nous, entrepreneurs, devons être prêts à saisir les opportunités, mais soyons honnêtes : avoir des ressources et un encadrement adaptés, un travail en amont pour s'armer à tirer le maximum de ces rencontres fait toute la différence 👌. Et cette année, pour moi la valeur ajoutée est indéniable et se trouve même dans : ⚪ le programme de softlanding sur toute cette semaine (Apprendre ,réseauter et pitcher devant des investisseurs diversifiés) ⚪ les deux jours du Founders' Bootcamp (Outils et opportunités concrets avant le grand summit) Je me permets de jouer les prophètes 🤭 : En termes de résultats ce voyage sera le plus transformateur pour le Togo. Ces startups seront capables de maximiser leur présence et revenir avec des impacts concrets pour transformer notre écosystème. Les témoignages à leur retour me donneront raison. Soyez patient 😅 Un immense bravo 👏 au gouvernement togolais , à l’ Agence Togo Digital pour le choix d'AfricArena comme plateforme en premier et pour l'opportunité donnée aux startups de bénéficier de l'expérience complète. Cette approche me dit juste une chose : il ne s'agit plus seulement de voyage et de connexions, mais aussi d'offrir des ressources concrètes pour nous outiller en tant qu'artisans de l'écosystème. Quand c’est bon, il faut le dire 👏 Aux 10 startups à Cape Town Merci de porter haut les couleurs du Togo et bonne chance pour la Demo Day et pour toute l'aventure d'ailleurs 🥂

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting members of the AfricArena @SAEDE Soft Landing Programme at our Grindstone offices! It was truly inspiring to have a room filled with people from all over, with 13 Togo-based startups and 10 SEADE soft-landers, including a VC from Orange, innovation hubs, and startups from France, Kenya, Cameroon, Spain, Germany, Senegal, Tanzania, and the Ivory Coast. We enjoyed introducing them to what Grindstone does, how we act as a pipeline for Knife Capital, and sharing insights from both Lucie Fink, CEO of Thinkroom Consulting, and Keet van Zyl, co-founder of Knife Capital. Our partner, Thinkroom, showcased their all-in-one growth toolkit designed specifically for founders, helping entrepreneurs unlock their SME’s full growth potential. Thank you for stopping by and allowing us to explore potential collaborations. Here’s to building bridges and growing the ecosystem together! #AfricArena #EntrepreneurEcosystem #networking #collaborating #SME #SupportingFounders Catherine Young Sam Stodel Ashley Harper Ma-asi Mhlantla Melissa Lynda Hope Andrews Jakolien Strydom Cameron Burt Elana Geyer

We are heading to Cape Town for the AfricArena Grand Summit, happening on December 3-4! 🇿🇦 Join over 80+ industry leaders, 100+ of Africa’s top startups, showcasing their cutting-edge innovations and scalable ventures to a global audience with over 500 attendees. The lineup includes the brightest minds in tech, business, finance, venture capital, private equity, media, and policy—all under one roof! Do reach out if you are around! 👋 🎟️ Register today  https://lnkd.in/eBUXbMg9

Get Your Tech Fix in Cape Town at the AfricArena Grand Summit!! Africa's tech event is hurtling to Cape Town (Dec 3rd-4th)! It's the AfricArena Grand Summit, and you don't want to miss it. Witness 50+ of Africa's brightest tech startups showcasing their game-changing solutions! Network with 100+ investors, VCs, and industry leaders fueling Africa's tech revolution. Learn from 30+ inspiring minds: Experts shaping the global conversation on Africa's tech rise. Be a part of history! Witness the crowning of AfricArena's Best in Africa startups and get a grand chance to connect, be inspired, and witness the future of African tech. Don't miss out! Secure your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/dUD23KpC? #AfricArena2024 #TechSummit #CapeTown #Innovation #AfricaRising, #Africa

Exciting times ahead in Cape Town! 🚀 Our very own Maxime Bayen and Sydney Thiam will be attending three major events centered on Africa's vibrant investment and innovation ecosystem. Here's where you'll find them: 📍 Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2024 | 🗓️ Nov 28-29 | The Avenue, Cape Town - Sydney will be connecting with investors, stakeholders, and experts at this event focused on investment innovation. Don't miss the chance to exchange ideas with him! 📍AfricArena Summit | 🗓️ Dec 3-4 | Cape Town International Convention Centre - Maxime is kicking off Day 1 as the opening keynote speaker!  Drawing on over a decade of experience, he'll unpack the state of African tech and share insights into the breakthroughs shaping 2024. Be sure to catch this session at 9 am SAST. Sydney will also take the stage as a judge in the Climate Tech track session—stay tuned for details! 📍 SuperReturn Africa | 🗓️ Dec 3-5 | The Westin Cape Town  - Maxime and Sydney will be joining 700+ attendees for three days of networking and discussions on fundraising, infrastructure, private capital, and more. If you're in Cape Town, reach out to Maxime or Sydney for a chat over coffee. ☕ Maelis Carraro, Maxime Bayen, Rasima Swarup, Javier Linares, Ngetha Mwangi, Valiullah Hashmi, Sydney Thiam, Maureen K., Charles I. Nweke.

Looking forward to the #GRANDSUMMIT AfricArena in Cape Town on the 3rd and 4th December … and will be joining the Panel discussing the Future of #crossboarderpayments #fintech #impactinafrica

🌍 The 10 Togolese Startups have officially landed in Cape Town! 🚀 Until December 5th, these incredible entrepreneurs from Togo are here to connect, innovate, and shape the future. This Friday, join us at 22 ON SLOANE in Green Point for the Scaling & Investing in Francophone Africa Demo Day — an inspiring event celebrating innovation and collaboration across the continent. ✨ What to Expect: 🔹 Live pitches from 10 trailblazing Togolese tech startups 🔹 Engaging panel discussion: Scaling & Investing in Francophone Africa (Panel TBA) 🔹 Networking & drinks with founders, investors, and industry leaders Don’t miss out! Secure your spot now (https://lnkd.in/evmRerUT) and be part of shaping Africa’s future. 📅 When: This Friday 📍 Where: 22 ON SLOANE, Green Point Let’s champion these game-changing entrepreneurs and celebrate the spirit of innovation! 💡 See you there! #AfricArena2024 #SoftLanding #TogoleseTech #Innovation #AfricaRising

We are excited to announce that we’re an official Ecosystem Partner for the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit 2024, happening at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 3 - 4 December 2024. This two-day summit will feature 80+ industry leaders, 100+ of Africa’s top startups, showcasing their cutting-edge innovations and scalable ventures to a global audience with over 500 attendees. The lineup includes the brightest minds in tech, business, finance, venture capital, private equity, media, and policy—all under one roof! Every year, AfricArena organizes 5 hybrid events across 4 regions in Africa, as a build up to the annual AfricArena Grand Summit in Cape Town at the end of the year. The regional events bring together startups, investors, and corporations operating in each region and across Africa. Now, it all culminates in Cape Town for the Grand Summit—a not-to-miss gathering of Africa’s tech and investment community. Join us and be part of this transformative experience! Register here:https://lnkd.in/eBUXbMg9 today for the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit. See you in Cape Town for Africa's biggest tech and innovation summit!  #AfricArena2024 #AfricArenaGrandSummit #CapeTownTechSummit #TechInnovationAfrica

🌟 ONE WEEK TO GO: to the most Founder & VC Centric event in Africa ! 🔥 Are you ready for the most dynamic gathering in African tech? The AfricArena Grand Summit 2024 is almost here, and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before! 🚀 What to Expect? 💡 80+ global industry leaders and innovation pioneers 🌟 100+ top African startups redefining the future 🎯 500+ attendees from the worlds of tech, VC, and entrepreneurship ⚡ 45+ electrifying pitch battles featuring finalists from AfricArena tracks, TotalEnergies Startupper Challenge, MTN Chenosis Challenge, Climatech, AI, Deep Tech, Green Economy, Fintech Startups, and more 💬 Why Should You Be There? Witness live innovation in action with pitches that will shape the future of tech on the continent. - Gain insights from the brightest minds in tech, finance, VC, and business. - Connect with game-changers, trailblazers, and investors who are driving Africa’s innovation story forward. - Celebrate the power of collaboration across sectors and countries. 🏆 Don’t just attend—be a part of history in the making! This is your chance to see African tech innovation at its peak while networking with the best of the best. 📍 Where? Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 Hall A&B 📅 When? Dec 3-4 🔗 Get your tickets now before it’s too late! https://lnkd.in/dUD23KpC Let’s unleash the power of innovation together! 🌍💡 #AfricArena2024 #TechAfrica Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) TotalEnergies FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH City of Cape Town Wesgro E Squared Investments Silicon Overdrive Katapult Chenosis