Side Events

🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT 📍 Pullman Hotel, Upperhill, Nairobi

In partnership with African Angel Academy (AAA)

This evening is designed to create intentional connections between the angel investing community and the VC ecosystem, drive honest conversations about mobilising sustainable capital for Africa, and explore how syndicates are reshaping early-stage investing across the continent. Register here.

8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Facilitated by Hany Assaad, Non-Executive Chairman, Avanz Capital Egypt

This intensive, one-day Masterclass equips African PE and VC fund managers with the practical frameworks, tools, and decision-making disciplines used by leading global investors to build resilient, high-performing portfolios. Learn more.

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Informal networking reception to welcome delegates attending the VC Summit.

9:45 AM - 1:00 PM

These parallel sessions provide dedicated forums for GPs and LPs to engage in open, peer-to-peer discussions about their respective challenges and opportunities in the African private capital landscape. View sessions.

GP Only is open to all GP conference delegates and LP Only is open to all LP conference delegates.

GP/LP Summit is open to all LP's but invite-only for AVCA Member GPs. 

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Impact Reporting Workshop

For fund managers and investors aiming to enter or expand their footprint in the impact investing space. Learn more.

1:30 PM - 6:00 PM

VC Transactions Masterclass

Providing an understanding of current market practice, deal terms and conditions, and transaction documents, as well as the essentials of VC. Learn more.

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Sponsored by Mauritius Commercial Bank 

Informal networking reception to close the VC Summit and welcome delegates attending the Private Capital Conference.

7:30 PM - Onwards

Gala Dinner

Sponsored by AfricInvest

Formal dinner with live entertainment for Private Capital Conference and AVCA Week ticketholders only.

8:45 AM - 10:10 AM

Regional Forums

Four concurrent regional sessions focusing on investment opportunities, regulatory developments and market trends across North Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa.

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