Lagos: 21st AVCA Annual Conference & VC Summit
đź“Ť Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Nigeria
📅 April 28 – May 2, 2025
A Major Gathering for Private Capital in Africa
The AVCA (African Private Capital Association) Annual Conference will take place from April 28 to May 2, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. This event will bring together private capital investors, entrepreneurs, and economic decision-makers to explore trends and investment opportunities across the continent.
Returning to Nigeria’s Thriving Ecosystem
Nigeria has established itself as a key hub for venture capital in Africa, driven by a young, digitally connected population and a dynamic entrepreneurial landscape. In 2023, the country accounted for 19% of Africa’s venture capital deal volume, reinforcing West Africa’s position as a strategic region for investment in fintech, healthcare, and emerging technologies.
Beyond private capital, Nigeria’s creative industries are also attracting significant investment, exemplified by Universal Music Group’s acquisition of a majority stake in Mavin Records. As a commercial and cultural powerhouse, Lagos provides an ideal platform for discussions on scaling innovation and unlocking capital to drive transformative growth in Africa.
A Structured Program Focused on Investment and Innovation
The 2025 AVCA Conference will feature:
âś… Panels and discussions on the latest trends and challenges in private equity and venture capital in Africa
âś… Thematic working sessions bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers
âś… The VC Summit, featuring keynote speaker Tope Awotona, Founder & CEO of Calendly, who will share insights on innovation and entrepreneurship
âś… Networking opportunities with over 700 delegates from more than 50 countries
âś… Engagement with over 195 institutional investors and participation of over 130 industry experts
A Strategic Forum for Exchange and Insight
For over two decades, the AVCA Conference has served as a leading platform for investors and private capital professionals in Africa. Hosted in various countries, including Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia, it has become the largest Africa-focused private capital gathering globally.
With in-depth thematic content and strategic discussions, this event provides a structured framework for analyzing industry trends, strengthening professional networks, and identifying new investment opportunities to support sustainable growth across the continent.
Organizer
AVCA: Promoting private investment in Africa
AVCA – The African Private Capital Association is the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private capital investment in Africa.
As the pan-African industry body, AVCA plays a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry and acts as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact of private capital in Africa.
AVCA represents a community of capital allocators, investors, fund managers, advisors, entrepreneurs and professional services committed to our shared vision of a prosperous Africa that is sustainable, inclusive, and innovative.
