On November 5, 43 leading investors will take part in the eighth edition of Angel Fair Africa (AFA). They are from Africa, Europe, the United States and the Middle East. Their role within the virtual event is essential because AFAs are dedicated to funding startups and innovation.
It is a platform that brings together accelerators, incubators and emerging companies from Africa. The founders of the latter have the opportunity to present their ideas concisely, with the aim of attracting the interest of potential investors. Those for this year are from the Angel Africa List (AAL), the Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (AVCA); from Women-In-Capital (WIC), Viktoria Business Angel Network, Brightmore Capital and more.
“We have kept up with the momentum developed by the event despite the Covid pandemic and are happy to help bring together the investment community for what promises to be the best event of its kind in a virtual environment,” Sewu explained. -Steve Tawia, Managing Director of Asime Partners, one of the organizations responsible for receiving funds. His words reflect the determination of the event’s organizers in accomplishing their mission.
Angel Fair Africa is a Chanzo Capital event that brings selected African entrepreneurs to pitch to a room of curated investors with the intent of doing deals.
The event which started in 2013 has resulted in $23M worth of investments in the KINGS countries of Kenya, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.
Ten startups will be at the center of AFA 2020. They benefit from the support of Google, Impact Hub Dakar, CTIC Dakar, MEST Africa, StartupBootcamp Africa, Viable, Adei Institute and iHub. They are:
Kalpay led Ibrahima Kane
ShopMeAway run by Racine Sarr
AgroInnova led by Amos Narh
Kladika directed by Muthoni Mwangi
Gift Pesa led by Pamela Muriuki
Ejoobi led by Simangele Mphahlele
Kweza led by Ropafadzo Musvaire
Afrijob Network led by Harriet Kariuki
Curacel led by Henry Mascot
Adi & Bolga directed by Abimbola Oladeji.
To know about the event, click here.
Charles Rapulu Udoh
Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
He is well versed on issues of ESG (sustainability), media and entertainment law, corporate finance and governance.
He is also an award-winning writer