Listen to a live panel on "The Truth About Venture Capital; Unveiling Today’s Trend & Reality" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.

With

Jason Njoku – Founder at NjokuZilla

Andreata Muforo – Partner at TLcom Capital

Selma Farouk – Investment Analyst at DPI VC

Maxime Bayen – Operating Partner at Catalyst Fund

Eric Osiakwan – Founder and Managing Partner at Chanzo Capital

Highlights include

🌍 Diverse Ecosystem: African investment opportunities span various sectors, with fintech and climate technology being front-runners.

📉 Current Trends: A noticeable decline in startup funding was observed, yet there’s optimism about recovery as macroeconomic conditions stabilize.

💰 Local Knowledge: The significance of local investors was emphasized for navigating Africa’s unique market complexities.

🚀 Growth Challenges: Founders need to adopt capital efficiency strategies and focus on sustainable growth amidst economic volatility.

Listen to a live panel on "Africa's FinTech Frontier: Payments & Growth Opportunities" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.

Featuring

Didi Uwemakpan - VP at Moniepoint

Adesoji Solanke - Head of FinTech & Banks, Investment Banking Origination at Absa

Shay Hamilton - CEO at Tola

Saruni Maina - Associate VP at Flutterwave

and moderated by Nkiru Uwaje - COO at Mansa Finance

Highlights from the session include:

🌍 Growth of Fintech: The African fintech industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increased mobile penetration and digital payment adoption.

💳 Mobile Money Integration: The rise of mobile money services is transforming payment systems, facilitating real-time transactions and increasing financial inclusion.

🔒 Challenges in Security: The advancement of technology also brings challenges, particularly in fraud protection and identity management for fintech companies.

Listen to a live panel on "Building Web3 Across The Continent " recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.

Featuring

Chris Duffus - CEO at Fonbnk

Stephen Browne - Co-Founder at Sorted Wallet

Mouloukou Sanoh - Co-Founder & CEO at Mansa Finance

and moderated by Jessica Hope - CEO at Wimbart

Highlights from the session include:

🌍 Web3 as a Catalyst for Change: The panel emphasized that Web3 technologies could significantly reshape financial infrastructure in Africa, offering new methods for transactions and financial services.

📉 Financial Inclusion Challenges: A staggering 75% of adults in Southern Africa lack access to formal financial services, highlighting the pressing need for innovative solutions.

💰 Stablecoins’ Role: Stablecoins are viewed as a potential game-changer for financial transactions, providing stability and ease of use in volatile economies.