The 12th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@12) is set to take place at the Google NYC office on 19th September 2025, with the theme “Building and Investing in Africa.” This event will bring together Africa’s top builders and investors to share their experiences and insights.
Among the distinguished speakers are Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Managing Partner of Accelerate Africa and co-founder of Andel and Flutterwave, and Barbara Iyayi, co-founder of Liquid Credit and investor, both from Nigeria. Benjamin Fernandes, CEO of NALA and founding partner of P1 Ventures from Tanzania, and Alexandre N’djore, CEO of Digitech from Cote d’Ivoire will also be sharing their expertise. The panel will be moderated by Otema Yirenkyi of Nviron Hive from Ghana.
The investors panel will feature Candice Morgan from Black Angel Group, USA, Steven Grin from Lateral Frontier, USA, Achumboro Ataande from Ataande & Advisors, Ghana, and Dr. Ola Brown from HealthCap Africa, Nigeria. Tinyiko Valoyi from Chanzo Capital, South Africa will moderate the discussion.
The event will showcase the experiences of building ventures, funds, accelerators, and incubators in Africa, providing inspiration for founders. The investors will share their criteria for selecting founders and insights from their portfolio companies. The day will also include pitches from ten founders seeking investment opportunities.
The keynote fireside chat will feature Arcangel Esther Dyson of Term Limits, USA, in conversation with Eric Osiakwan from Chanzo Capital, Ghana. Esther’s extensive investment experience across the US, Europe, and Africa will offer valuable insights for attendees.
Angel Fair Africa is known for bringing together accelerators, incubators, emerging businesses, and investors to facilitate deals. Over the years, the event has resulted in approximately $100M of investments. For more information, visit www.angelfairafrica.com or contact info@angelfairafrica.com.
Chanzo Capital is an Africa-focused tech VC firm that invests in category-defining tech ventures in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa through their KINGS Funds. Learn more at www.chanzocapital.com or contact info@chanzocapital.com.
Five Two Five invests globally in technology startups using data, AI, and machine learning to support the movement of people, goods, and money. Their mission is to increase global access to capital, coaching, and community, removing biases in the startup ecosystem. Visit https://www.525.vc for more information.
The BAG Collective is a global network of 350+ tech operators passionate about investing in groundbreaking startups. Their intellectual, social, and financial capital provides founders with the resources needed to scale their businesses. Learn more at https://www.blackangelgroup.com.
