The Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London, renowned as a pivotal tech conference fostering business and investment prospects throughout the continent, is gearing up for its eighth edition on June 7th, 2024.
This eagerly anticipated event is slated to take place at the illustrious London Stock Exchange, drawing over 300 African and international tech luminaries, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate entities, all converging to shape the trajectory of African technology and innovation.
Marked as a perennial sell-out, the summit serves as a crucial platform for African tech ventures to showcase their breakthroughs and secure pivotal partnerships or investment opportunities. Central to this year’s agenda is the Investment Showcase, scheduled for June 7th, offering startups a unique chance to unveil their business models to a diverse audience of potential investors and collaborators. This unparalleled opportunity empowers investor-ready ventures to garner exposure, engage with key stakeholders, and procure funding to accelerate their growth trajectories.
One standout narrative from last year’s summit is the success story of Safiri, a Tanzanian transport and logistics startup. Spearheaded by Founder and CEO Abraham Itule, Safiri clinched funding subsequent to its pitch at the Africa Tech Summit London. Itule’s presentation underscored Safiri’s potential to revolutionize transportation across Africa, capturing the interest of investors and culminating in a successful funding round. Reflecting on the experience, Itule remarked, “Coming to the summit, I made sure to have no expectations, so it was a pleasant surprise connecting with an investor who saw the potential in our vision and decided to invest in our startup.”
The Investment Showcase not only furnishes a platform for startups but also serves as a springboard into new frontiers. “We approached the Africa Tech Summit in London with a mix of excitement and apprehension, as it was our very first time pitching publicly to a large audience. ATS provided us not just a stage, but a launchpad into realms we had aspired to reach,” expressed a participating startup.
In tandem with the Investment Showcase, the summit boasts a multifaceted lineup of informative and insightful sessions, featuring keynotes, fireside chats, panels, breakout sessions, and masterclasses. These sessions furnish invaluable opportunities for attendees to interact with industry leaders, deepen their understanding, and cultivate meaningful connections.
Early bird tickets for the event are presently available for purchase, and ventures keen on participating in the Investment Showcase can submit their applications via the official website until May 2nd. Seize the opportunity to be part of this transformative event that is charting the course for the future of African technology and innovation.