Thirteen innovative African startups will showcase their solutions at the 9th edition of Africa Tech Summit London, taking place on June 6, 2024, at the London Stock Exchange. The event aims to connect Africa’s most promising tech ventures with global investors, capital markets, and strategic partners.
Organized to foster cross-border investment, innovation, and collaboration, the summit is supported by leading industry players including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Fincra, Flutterwave, Tola Mobile, Bank of America, the UK Department for Business and Trade, London Stock Exchange Group, Payaza Africa, Wimbart, and TLP Advisor.
Showcasing African Innovation on a Global Stage
This year’s Africa Tech Summit London 2024 will bring together more than 350 tech leaders, startup founders, and investors from across Africa and Europe. Discussions will focus on helping African tech startups scale globally, adapt to economic shifts, and unlock funding opportunities.
A major highlight of the summit is the Investment Showcase, where 13 African tech ventures will pitch their products and services to a room full of potential investors, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Startups Selected for the 2024 Investment Showcase
The 13 selected startups represent diverse sectors including healthtech, fintech, HR tech, logistics, and market intelligence, reflecting the breadth of innovation across the African tech ecosystem.
Nigerian Startups:
- Blueroomcare – A digital mental health and e-health platform
- Build Africa – A construction-tech platform streamlining infrastructure delivery
- MyItura – A med-tech company improving healthcare access
- NotchHR – Human resource software simplifying workforce management
- Pika Insights – A market intelligence and data analytics platform
- WALLX Africa – A fintech solution for detecting and preventing payment fraud
South African Startups:
- CtrlFleet – A logistics and fleet management platform
- Lawyered Up – A legal-tech platform connecting clients with legal professionals
- NjiaPay – A payments startup enabling seamless cross-border transactions
- Rafiki – A digital recruitment and talent platform
- Smartfill – A platform focused on waste management and recycling technology
Pan-African Startups:
- Blockradar – A blockchain-powered payments and transaction monitoring solution
- straitPay – A fintech platform offering cross-border digital payments infrastructure
Bridging African Innovation and Global Capital Markets
“This is a critical time for African ventures,” said Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit. “The funding taps may have slowed, but the appetite for scalable, impactful African solutions hasn’t gone anywhere. We aim to connect ventures with global investors and capital markets at the London Stock Exchange next month. In a complex, shifting economic landscape, we need bold conversations, real opportunities, and capital that moves.”
Africa Tech Summit London continues to serve as a vital platform for connecting African startups with global VCs, private equity firms, angel investors, and corporate partners looking to invest in Africa’s next big success stories.
Why Africa Tech Summit London Matters
Sector Diversity: From healthtech and fintech to legal-tech and environmental sustainability, the range of ventures underscores Africa’s innovation potential.
Location Advantage: Hosting the summit at the London Stock Exchange offers African founders unique visibility among global capital providers.
Investor Engagement: The summit attracts a diverse range of global and Africa-focused investors seeking early and growth-stage tech opportunities.
Pan-African Representation: Startups from Nigeria, South Africa, and other regions highlight the growing strength of Africa’s startup ecosystem.
