The Africa Tech Summit London is set to return on June 6, 2025, marking its 9th edition with a strong focus on unlocking international capital for African tech ventures. Held at the London Stock Exchange, the summit will bring together over 350 investors, founders, and industry leaders to discuss the evolving dynamics of African innovation, investment flows, and global scalability.
A Critical Moment for African Tech Ventures
As Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate resilience amid global uncertainty, the Africa Tech Summit aims to offer a timely platform for entrepreneurs and investors navigating the continent’s funding recovery. Despite a funding slowdown since 2022, new data reveals signs of a rebound. According to Africa: The Big Deal, African startups raised $343 million in April 2025 alone, the second-highest April total since 2022. From January to April 2025, total funding stood at $803 million, a 43% increase compared to the same period last year.
Investor confidence also appears to be returning, with over 225 unique investors participating in deals across the continent in early 2025. If this trend continues, total funding is expected to exceed 2024 figures.
“The funding taps may have slowed, but the appetite for scalable, impactful African solutions hasn’t gone anywhere,” said Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit. “In a complex, shifting economic landscape, we need bold conversations, real opportunities, and capital that moves.”
High-Level Discussions, Global Institutions, and Emerging Technologies
This year’s summit is backed by heavyweight partners including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Flutterwave, Fincra, Tola Mobile, Bank of America, the UK Department for Business and Trade, Payaza Africa, Wimbart, and TLP Advisor.
Confirmed speakers include leaders from Helios Investment Partners, Cassava Technologies, Novastar Ventures, Deloitte, Goodwin, and Catalyst Fund. They will unpack issues spanning:
- Generative AI and its impact on African innovation
- Capital raising and IPO opportunities
- Cross-border digital payments
- Web3 and decentralized finance
- Digital identity
- ClimateTech
- Cybersecurity
- Africa’s funding resurgence and future tech trends
13 Startups Selected for 2025 Investment Showcase
Thirteen startups across Fintech, Healthtech, LegalTech, HRTech, Blockchain, Payments, Cybersecurity, and ClimateTech have been selected to pitch at the London Stock Exchange. The ventures span Nigeria, South Africa, and Pan-African markets, representing a wide range of innovations:
- Blockradar (Africa): Wallet-as-a-Service platform enabling stablecoin transactions for fintechs.
- Blueroomcare (Nigeria): Mental health startup improving access and affordability of therapy.
- Build Africa (Nigeria): AI-powered home construction solutions tailored for African builders.
- CtrlFleet (South Africa): Logistics platform optimizing freight operations across Africa.
- Lawyered Up (South Africa): AI-based legal assistance platform targeting startups and SMEs.
- MyItura (Nigeria): One-stop health platform for consultations, tests, prescriptions, and records.
- NotchHR (Nigeria): End-to-end HR management software for African businesses.
- NjiaPay (South Africa): Payments-as-a-service company for seamless e-commerce payments.
- Pika Insights (Nigeria): Real-time analytics for informal retail in emerging markets.
- Rafiki (South Africa): Custom software for remote team contracts, payroll, and compliance.
- Smartfill (South Africa): IoT solution eliminating single-use plastic in food distribution.
- straitPay (Pan-African): Simplifying intra-African payments to boost regional commerce.
- WALLX Africa (Nigeria): Secure B2B payments platform using PayCodes to prevent fraud.
Africa Tech Summit London as a Bridge to Global Capital
With three consecutive sold-out editions, this year’s summit builds on its legacy of matching Africa’s most promising ventures with global capital, industry knowledge, and partnership opportunities. The event provides not just a showcase, but a serious investment platform where deals are initiated, partnerships forged, and African founders positioned for global scale.
To join the conversation, attendees are encouraged to register for the summit or apply for media accreditation.
