AfricArena

AfricArena Accelerating Africa's Tech Future | Unifying startups, investors/VCs and corporates.

AfricArena stands as a bridge between the International and Africa Tech Innovation Ecosystems. It represents an opportunity to explore tomorrow’s trends, discover today’s best companies, startups and innovations, and be inspired by the most disruptive ideas and people of the moment.

One Grand Summit. Two Distinct Experiences. 🚀 🇿🇦 As AfricArena celebrates 10 years of connecting Africa's innovation eco...
05/08/2026

One Grand Summit. Two Distinct Experiences. 🚀 🇿🇦

As AfricArena celebrates 10 years of connecting Africa's innovation ecosystem, we're introducing a brand-new Grand Summit format designed to create more focused opportunities for founders, investors and corporates.

📈 Scale Summit | 30 November
A curated summit for corporate-ready African scale-ups raising Series A, Series B and growth capital. Connect with investors, corporates and strategic partners through founder showcases, buyer briefings and curated 1:1 meetings.

🚀 Rise Summit | 2 December
Our flagship startup showcase celebrating Africa's next generation of Seed to Series A founders. Discover high-potential ventures from across the continent as they pitch innovative solutions, connect with investors and partners, and take the next step in their growth journey.

Whether you're looking to invest, partner or discover Africa's next wave of innovation, there's a place for you at the AfricArena Grand Summit.

📅 30 November - 3 December 2026
🎟️ Tickets are now available: https://www.africarena.com/grand-summit-2026

05/08/2026

What if venture capital isn't the first step to building a successful startup?🎙️

In the latest Founder Real Talk, Methys CEO Christophe Viarnaud shares honest insights on what it really takes to build and scale startups in Africa.

From why customer revenue is often the "golden money" founders overlook, to when raising VC actually makes sense, Christophe explores the realities of fundraising, growth, term sheets, and why sustainable businesses can outperform the pursuit of unicorn status.

A must-watch for founders, investors, and anyone passionate about Africa's startup ecosystem.

A big thank you to Dr. Jana Reuther, Founder of LeanOnMe, for hosting this insightful conversation and creating a platform for authentic founder stories.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/xw5ieQ3Eqgs?si=mJlPO6_2GWvKzSjr

Celebrating 10 Years of AfricArena!🎉For the past decade, AfricArena has connected Africa's most promising startups with ...
30/07/2026

Celebrating 10 Years of AfricArena!🎉

For the past decade, AfricArena has connected Africa's most promising startups with the investors, corporates and ecosystem partners driving innovation across the continent.

To mark this milestone, we're introducing a brand-new Grand Summit experience.

From 30 November – 3 December 2026, join us for:

📈 Scale Summit | 30 November - Arabella Hotel
For corporate-ready African scale-ups raising growth capital.

🤝 Networking Day | 1 December
Curated meetings, Wired Connect and ecosystem networking.

🚀 Rise Summit | 2 December - Workshop17 Watershed
Showcasing Africa's next generation of high-potential startups.

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of building Africa's innovation ecosystem and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

📅 30 November - 3 December 2026
📍 Location: Cape Town
🕘 From 09:00

🔗Register Now: https://www.africarena.com/grand-summit-2026

What an incredible journey at the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 🇳🇱 🌍 From inspiring discussions and founder pitches t...
24/06/2026

What an incredible journey at the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 🇳🇱 🌍

From inspiring discussions and founder pitches to meaningful networking opportunities, Amsterdam brought together innovators shaping the future between Africa and Europe.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it unforgettable 👏

Swipe through and share your favorite moment below ➡️

A huge thank you to our speakers and moderator for an insightful discussion at the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 on:💰...
24/06/2026

A huge thank you to our speakers and moderator for an insightful discussion at the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 on:

💰 The Rising Opportunity: Venture-Debt in Africa

Thank you to:
Akash Maharaj - Newtown Partners
Meit Gandhi, - FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank
Moderator:
Brenton Naicker - CV VC

Thank you for sharing valuable insights on emerging financing models, investment strategies, and the evolving opportunities shaping Africa's startup ecosystem 👏

Your perspectives contributed to important conversations around supporting sustainable growth and expanding access to capital across the continent.

A huge thank you to our speakers and moderator for an insightful discussion at the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 on:D...
23/06/2026

A huge thank you to our speakers and moderator for an insightful discussion at the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 on:

Demystifying the Africa Opportunity for European Investors🌍

Thank you to:
Wim van der Beek - Goodwell Investments
Pascal Murasira - African Food Fellowship
Olu Oyinsan,- Oui Capital
David van Dijk - Boost Africa Technical Assistance Facility
Emmie van Halder - Euventures
Moderator:
Dr. Jana Reuther - LeanOnMe

Thank you for sharing your perspectives and valuable insights on investment opportunities, ecosystem growth, and strengthening collaboration between Africa and Europe 🇳🇱

Your contributions helped drive important conversations around unlocking the continent's future potential.

🇳🇱 A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for an engaging and insightful discussion at the AfricArena Amsterdam Sum...
23/06/2026

🇳🇱 A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for an engaging and insightful discussion at the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 on:

The Corporate Innovation & Venture Studio Playbooks: Building the Next Generation of African and European Startups 🌍

Thank you to:
William Bao Bean - Orbit Ventures
Zachariah George - Launch Africa Ventures
Alef Meulenberg - Rhiza Ventures
Christophe Viarnaud - AfricArena
Moderator:
Emmie van Halder - Euventures

Your perspectives, experiences, and valuable insights sparked important conversations around innovation, venture building, collaboration, and creating the next generation of startups across Africa and Europe 🤝

Thank you for contributing to the conversations shaping the future of the ecosystem.

A huge thank you to Zachariah George, Managing Partner at , for joining the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 as our Keyn...
22/06/2026

A huge thank you to Zachariah George, Managing Partner at , for joining the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 as our Keynote speaker 🇳🇱 🚀

Your insights on The State of Tech in Africa & Why Invest in Africa sparked meaningful conversations around innovation, investment, and the immense opportunities shaping the continent's future.

We appreciate you sharing your expertise, experience, and vision with our community and helping strengthen the bridge between Africa and Europe.

A huge thank you to Silicon Overdrive for your partnership and support in making the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 a ...
22/06/2026

A huge thank you to Silicon Overdrive for your partnership and support in making the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 a success!🇳🇱🤝

Your collaboration and commitment played an important role in bringing together founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders to create meaningful connections and opportunities across Africa and Europe.

Together, we’re building connections, driving innovation, and shaping Africa’s future.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to create impact together.

A huge thank you to NetherBridge Partners for your partnership and support in making the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 202...
22/06/2026

A huge thank you to NetherBridge Partners for your partnership and support in making the AfricArena Amsterdam Summit 2026 a success! 🤝

Your collaboration and commitment played an important role in bringing together founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders to create meaningful connections and opportunities across Africa and Europe.

Together, we’re building connections, driving innovation, and shaping Africa’s future.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to create impact together.

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