Africa Tech Summit London 10th edition is set to hold at the London Stock Exchange on May 29, bringing together investors, founders and policymakers to discuss the next phase of growth in Africa’s technology sector.
The event is expected to host more than 350 participants, including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and industry leaders, focusing on sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, climate technology and digital infrastructure.
The summit comes amid renewed momentum in Africa’s startup ecosystem. African tech ventures raised $4.1 billion in 2025, up 25% year-on-year, according to Partech, with debt financing playing an increasingly significant role.
“Over the past decade, we’ve seen African tech evolve from survival-focused startups to businesses scaling across borders and driving trade,” said Andrew Fassnidge, Managing Director of Africa Tech Summit.
He added that while the sector has experienced volatility, including company failures and funding challenges, it is entering a more mature phase marked by mergers, acquisitions and exits.
Fintech continues to attract the largest share of investment, though activity is expanding into sectors such as cleantech, healthtech and enterprise software. Organisers said startups across industries including AI, blockchain, agritech and cybersecurity have been invited to apply for the summit’s investment showcase.
The showcase aims to connect high-growth ventures with investors offering not just capital, but also strategic support, networks and regulatory expertise.
As competition for investment intensifies, founders are increasingly seeking partners who can provide market access and operational guidance in addition to funding.
Africa Tech Summit, launched in 2016, has hosted events across Africa, Europe, North America and Asia, reaching more than 30,000 delegates from over 80 countries.
This year’s programme will include panel discussions, keynote speeches and networking sessions focused on innovation, cross-border trade and long-term investment opportunities across the continent.