AVCA Summit 2025./PHOTO; AVCA
The African Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (AVCA) will host the 4th Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit on 16 October 2025 in London.
Now firmly established as a leading platform for dialogue on Africa’s sustainable development, the Summit convenes more than 150 investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore the evolving role of private capital on the continent.
The 2025 edition is guided by the theme “The Capital Imperative: Turning Intent into Action,” a call to move beyond ambition and deliver tangible outcomes that advance Africa’s long-term growth and resilience.
What to Expect
The Summit features a curated agenda spotlighting Africa’s most pressing challenges and transformative opportunities, including:
- Global Capital Shifts and Africa’s Position
- Blended Finance and De-risking
- Climate Transition and Energy Access
- Mobility and Infrastructure for a Growing Continent
- Food Systems and Agriculture
- Technology and Africa’s AI Moment
Why Attend
For participants, the Summit offers both strategic insights and opportunities to connect with peers driving sustainable investment across Africa.
- Network Building: Meet more than 150 investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping Africa’s private capital ecosystem.
- Local Roots, Global Reach: Discover homegrown, scalable solutions that address a diverse range of sustainability challenges.
- Actionable Insights: Explore how emerging strategies and innovations are being applied to deliver inclusive, long-term growth.
- Curated Agenda: Engage in thematic panels, dynamic keynotes, and forward-looking discussions designed to bridge ambition with measurable results.
Accredited Professional Development
The AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit 2025 is CPD-accredited, awarding delegates six Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
This means that attending the event is formally recognized as part of a professional’s ongoing learning. CPD points are used across many industries, such as finance, law, and investment, to ensure professionals keep their skills and knowledge up to date.
For delegates, this makes the Summit not only a networking and knowledge-sharing opportunity but also a certified contribution to their professional growth requirements.
Who Can Attend
The AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit 2025 is designed for professionals and organizations with a stake in Africa’s private capital and sustainability landscape. Delegates typically include:
- Institutional Investors – pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, endowments, and insurance companies seeking sustainable growth opportunities.
- Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms – managers and partners investing in African businesses across sectors.
- Impact and Philanthropic Investors – organizations aligning financial returns with measurable social and environmental outcomes.
- Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders – founders and executives scaling homegrown solutions in energy, agriculture, technology, and other sectors
- Academics and Researchers – specialists contributing data, insights, and frameworks for sustainable development.
By convening such a diverse audience, the Summit ensures a holistic dialogue that blends capital, innovation, and policy to deliver lasting impact across Africa.
Shaping the Future of Investment in Africa
As global realignments and shifting capital flows reshape investment priorities, Africa’s future depends on ensuring sustainability remains central to its development agenda.
By spotlighting themes from blended finance and energy transition to food systems and AI adoption, the Summit provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and challenges at the forefront of the continent’s growth story.
The 2025 edition reaffirms AVCA’s commitment to creating a platform where intent is translated into action, where bold ideas are matched with practical pathways, and where private capital plays its fullest role in building an equitable, resilient, and sustainable Africa.
For more information and to register, visit AVCA
About AVCA
The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) is the pan-African industry body championing private investment across the continent.
Established in 2000, AVCA plays a central role in promoting, developing, and enabling private capital investment in Africa.
Its membership includes private equity and venture capital firms, institutional investors, foundations, endowments, and professional service providers.
Through research, advocacy, training, and convening, AVCA works to catalyze investment that drives growth, innovation, and sustainable development across Africa.
The Association also serves as a trusted platform for knowledge exchange and best practices, helping investors navigate opportunities and challenges within the continent’s evolving markets.
