Du pré-amorçage au passage à l’échelle : le VC comme levier d’innovation et de transformation
11 mai 2026 | 15:45 EAT - 16:15 EAT
Agora Innovate
Description
Ce panel explore comment le capital-risque peut accompagner les start-up africaines depuis les premiers financements jusqu’au passage à l’échelle. Il croisera les perspectives d’entrepreneurs et d’investisseurs sur les besoins, les freins et les conditions de croissance. La discussion partira de l’expérience des start-up avant d’élargir aux enjeux de structuration de l’écosystème VC africain.
Résumé :
This panel discussion explores the challenges of scaling African startups through the "messy middle," where founders must transition from early-stage experimentation to building resilient, institutional-grade businesses. Participants argue that the ecosystem is currently hindered by a misalignment between venture capital structures—often imported from other regions—and the reality of building foundational infrastructure in Africa. To foster genuine innovation, the speakers advocate for longer investment horizons, more collaborative "club" deals, and a shift in focus toward building durable, profitable companies rather than solely chasing unicorn valuations.
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