Excitement is building as we count down the days to one of the most anticipated tech gatherings on the continent: the AfricArena Fintech, Mobility & Logistics Summit, set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
This high-energy summit marks the second stop on the AfricArena Tour 2025, following a successful kickoff at the Johannesburg Summit in March. Next up: the European Summit in Paris, where African innovators will connect with international investors and ecosystem leaders.
Hosted at the iconic Eko Hotel & Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos — Nigeria’s bustling financial capital — the event is held in partnership with AVCA (African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association). The summit is powered by the support of AWS Startups, Redington, GIZ, and Octerra Capital, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing Africa’s tech innovation landscape.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be hosting our first major AfricArena Summit in Lagos, a city that is undeniably one of the powerhouses of African innovation. Our partnership with AVCA, along with the incredible support from AWS Startups, Redington, GIZ Techmybiz, GIZ SAIS, and Octerra Capital, demonstrates a united effort to drive meaningful growth for African startups. This event is a key milestone in our journey to connect African innovation with global capital,” says Christophe Viarnaud, founder and CEO of AfricArena.
Together, we’re spotlighting West Africa’s most promising startups, building bold, scalable solutions to solve African and global challenges.
20 Startups to Watch: The Future of African Innovation
Over 20 high-potential startups — ranging from Seed to Series A stage — will take the stage to pitch their innovations across Fintech, Energy, E-commerce/Logistics, and Agritech. These ventures represent the cutting edge of West African innovation and are tackling real-world challenges with smart, scalable tech.
With Nigeria’s track record as a breeding ground for Africa’s unicorns, this is a rare chance to engage directly with the next generation of game-changing founders and ventures.
Get Your Super Early Bird Ticket!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this high-impact gathering. Super Early Bird tickets are now live — grab yours before prices increase! The Super Early Bird special ends just before midnight on Thursday, 17 April 2025.
For more information, contact Jabulile Ngwenya at jngwenya@methys.com
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About AfricArena
Launched in 2017, AfricArena has established itself as a leading platform dedicated to creating market access and fostering investment opportunities for a growing community of tech founders, angel investors, corporate innovators, and venture capitalists. Designed with a digital-first mindset, AfricArena operates through a series of high-impact investment deal flow events, tailored interventions, and an open-source platform that champions the principles of open innovation and entrepreneurship.
In just eight years, AfricArena has earned significant credibility within the global tech startup ecosystem, with alumni startups collectively raising over $850 million in funding. Its flagship events, known for blending thought leadership and action-driven networking, are structured into three dynamic segments:
- Investor Unconference: A collaborative environment for investors to connect and strategize.
- Founder’s BootCamp: A hands-on program designed to prepare startups for investment and scaling.
- Main Summit Event: A showcase of Africa’s most promising tech talent, connecting them with global stakeholders.
AfricArena continues to be a catalyst for innovation and growth, driving the evolution of Africa’s tech landscape on the global stage.
For more information about AfricArena, visit www.africarena.com
