Africa Tech Summit London 2025 to Unlock Global Capital for African Tech Ventures

The 9th edition of the Africa Tech Summit London is set to take place on June 6, 2025, at the prestigious London Stock Exchange. This year’s summit aims to serve as a vital bridge between African tech startups and global investors, unlocking capital and creating tangible growth opportunities for ventures across the continent.

A High-Caliber Gathering of Investors and Industry Leaders

With backing from globally renowned partners including Amazon Web Services, Flutterwave, London Stock Exchange, Bank of America, and the UK Department for Business and Trade, the summit is expected to host over 350 participants. This includes tech founders, venture capitalists, and key stakeholders from the African and global tech investment ecosystems. Attendees will gain insights from top-tier speakers representing organizations like Helios Investment Partners, Cassava Technologies, Novastar Ventures, Catalyst Fund, Deloitte, and Goodwin. Panel discussions and presentations will explore pressing topics such as capital raising, IPO strategies, Generative AI, cross-border payments, digital identity, Web3 trends, and the Africa funding resurgence.

Funding Rebound: Momentum Builds in African Tech Investment

Despite global economic challenges and a slowdown in funding since 2022, Africa’s tech ecosystem remains resilient. According to recent data from Africa: The Big Deal, African startups raised $343 million in April 2025 alone—the second-best April since 2022. Overall, startups have secured $803 million between January and April 2025, marking a 43% increase from the same period in 2024. The summit comes at a critical juncture when investor confidence is regaining traction, with more than 225 unique investors participating in deals this year. If the trend continues, Africa is on track to surpass total funding levels from 2024.

“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. “We aim to connect ventures with global investors and capital markets at the London Stock Exchange next month.”

Showcasing Africa’s Most Promising Tech Startups

A key highlight of the summit will be the investment showcase, featuring 13 high-impact African tech startups selected for their innovation and potential. These ventures span multiple sectors, including Fintech, SaaS, LegalTech, HealthTech, HRTech, ClimateTech, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity:

• Blockradar (Africa) – Secure wallet-as-a-service infrastructure for stablecoin transactions.
• Blueroomcare LTD (Nigeria) – Making mental health therapy more accessible and affordable.
• Build Africa (Nigeria) – Using AI to reduce home construction costs across the continent.
• CtrlFleet (South Africa) – Logistics optimization platform for Africa’s freight industry.
• Lawyered Up (South Africa) – AI-powered legal services for SMEs and startups.
• MyItura (Nigeria) – Seamless digital healthcare access across diagnostics and consultations.
• NotchHR (Nigeria) – Streamlining HR operations with a scalable management platform.
• NjiaPay Group BV (South Africa) – Simplifying digital payments for online African businesses.
• Pika Insights (Nigeria) – Market intelligence solutions for informal commerce and retail.
• Rafiki (South Africa) – Enabling remote teams to collaborate and get paid instantly.
• Smartfill Ltd (South Africa) – Tackling food waste and plastic use with IoT dispensers.
• straitPay (Pan-African) – Facilitating fast and secure intra-African payment flows.
• WALLX AFRICA (Nigeria) – Fighting B2B payment fraud with secure PayCode technology.

Connecting Africa to Global Capital Markets

As African ventures look to scale globally, Africa Tech Summit London 2025 stands as a pivotal platform for unlocking global capital, building strategic partnerships, and spotlighting the continent’s growing influence in global tech. With a renewed focus on bold conversations, innovation, and inclusive growth, the summit promises to deliver real impact.