Fireside chat: Unlocking Capital for Africa's Early-Stage Founders

Fireside chat: Unlocking Capital for Africa's Early-Stage Founders

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM · 30 min. (Africa/Johannesburg)
AfricaIgnite: Main Stage
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While innovation flourishes across the African startup ecosystem, a critical challenge persists as early-stage funding continues to contract significantly. This session examines practical solutions to bridge this gap through innovative funding models, collaborative approaches, and metrics better suited to Africa's unique markets.

  • Ecosystem Collaboration: How can angels, incubators, local funds, and international VCs create more effective transitions between funding stages, particularly in underserved regions like Francophone Africa where there is a wider funding gap?
  • Beyond Traditional Metrics: What alternative validation frameworks and investment structures (including venture debt, revenue-based financing, and blended capital) are proving effective in identifying and supporting promising early-stage ventures across Africa's diverse markets?

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