Scaling up the African investment landscape.
Financing is one of the biggest challenges facing African entrepreneurs.
On Thursday, March 3, 2016, investors and entrepreneurs looking for funding will be together under one roof at the Africa Business Angel Forum, the premier gathering of the angel capital community that is exclusively focused on exploring investment opportunities available in Africa.
The forum organised by NewGenAngels, an Africa-focused angel investment network created to foster collaboration among angel investors focused on Frontier markets especially Africa, as well as the larger investment community, the forum features 15 scaleup companies, selected from a variety of different industries ranging from technology, consumer products, real estate, financial services, social ventures and other segments with high growth potential.
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The event will include a Conference, investment pitching, as well as Dinner Gala Investment dinner for Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors.
Entrepreneurs will have a lifetime opportunity of working with world class investors and will also be able to share in the knowledge of experienced international and local investment gurus in the latest investment trends in specific technology areas, learn selection criteria for investment and practical investment know-how through case studies.
Local start-ups, early stage and developing businesses will also have unimpeded access to relevant and world class angel investors and venture capitalists.
The African Business Angel Forum is the quintessential bridge between Africa and the European ecosystem, showcasing the best Scaleup opportunities that Africa has to offer and opening up a dialogue between UK/European based investors with our African counterparts,we have already witnessed a trend and we believe that it will continue over the next 5-10 years ,we will see more People from the diaspora/west going into Africa and building products that are based on tested business models by localizing the offering so in essence You don’t have to take an early risk on the idea. You’re just taking a risk on a new market and that comes down to execution and having capital to execute " NewGenAngels founder Sean Ndiho Obedih
Some notable speakers include Mr Simon Glossop, CEO of CAMSCORP and Chairman of EOC Committee Octopus Investments, Mr Eric Osiakwan of Chanzo Capital ,Eric V Guihard founder of Homestrings, Mr Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Co-Founder of Andela ,Mr Will Tindell co- founder of EmergingCrowd ,Mr Paul Smith Angel investor extraordinaire and founder of Ignite100 Europe’s first angel backed accelerator and Mr ADDIS ALEMAYEHOU Managing Partner at 251communications plus many more.
Registration for the event can be done online
The forum aims to attract retail and institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals and business leaders who seek access to influential ideas and actionable advice to propell the investment landscape in Africa forward.
The venue for the event is The Lansdowne Club a private members club in the heart of Mayfair, central London where 18th century grandeur and stylish art deco meets 21st century vitality.
We are delighted to welcome you to the Africa Business Angel Forum in this spectacularly breath-taking surroundings. The Lansdowne Club is undoubtedly one of the most elegant venues London has to offer. Reserve your place here
“Our goal is to bring together key parts of the African tech enabled ecosystem to build globally ambitious companies”
The official Hashtags for this event are:
#ScaleUpAfricaForum and #ABAF2016
We hope you are as excited as we are for this event. For any additional questions, comments or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at Info@newgenangels.com
