Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect

From pre-seed to scale-up: venture capital as a lever for innovation and transformation

May 11, 2026 | 3:45 PM EAT - 4:15 PM EAT

Agora Innovate

Description

This panel explores how venture capital can support African start-ups from initial funding through to scaling up. It will bring together the perspectives of entrepreneurs and investors on the needs, obstacles and conditions for growth. The discussion will begin with the experiences of start-ups before broadening to the challenges of structuring the African VC ecosystem.

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