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gh/africarena-lagos-summit-to-highlight-west-africas-tech-innovation-surge/Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling financial hub, will host the AfricArena Fintech, Mobility & Logistics Summit on 30 April 2025 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, marking a pivotal moment for West Africa’s tech ecosystem.The event, part of the AfricArena Tour 2025, follows a successful Johannesburg summit and precedes a European gathering in Paris, underscoring its role in bridging African innovators with global investors. Co-hosted with the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), the summit is backed by partners including AWS Startups, Redington, GIZ, and Octerra Capital, signaling robust institutional support for Africa’s startup landscape.
“Hosting our first major summit in Lagos a beacon of African innovation reflects our mission to connect local talent with international opportunities,” said Christophe Viarnaud, AfricArena’s founder and CEO. He emphasized the collaborative effort to accelerate growth for startups tackling pressing challenges in fintech, logistics, agritech, and energy.Over 20 high-potential startups, from Seed to Series A stages, will pitch solutions aimed at African and global markets.
Notable participants include Moon Innovations Limited, Greenera Technologies, and Crop2Cash, all emblematic of Nigeria’s reputation as a launchpad for unicorns like Flutterwave and Interswitch. The lineup also features ventures such as PaySika, Kamel, and Coastal Biotech Limited, showcasing diverse innovations from digital finance to sustainable agriculture.A roster of 30 industry leaders will share insights on scaling African tech ventures.
Speakers include Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave; Jane Egerton-Idehen, CEO of NIGCOMSAT; and Oluwadunni Fanibe of Google for Startups. Discussions will address investment strategies, regional collaboration, and navigating Africa’s evolving regulatory landscapes.The summit arrives as global investors increasingly recognize Africa’s tech potential, with venture capital inflows into the continent reaching $5.
2 billion in 2023. Partnerships like those with AVCA and AWS Startups highlight a shift toward structured support for early-stage ventures, aiming to replicate successes seen in East and Southern Africa.While headlines often focus on macroeconomic challenges, events like the AfricArena summit underscore a quieter narrative: a generation of founders and investors building resilient, scalable solutions tailored to local contexts.
As Viarnaud notes, “This isn’t just about funding it’s about creating ecosystems where innovation thrives.”Historically, Lagos has been a crucible for African tech breakthroughs, and this summit reinforces its role as a gateway for cross-border collaboration. For investors, the takeaway is clear: West Africa’s tech talent is not merely emerging it’s ready to compete on a global stage.
The AfricArena Lagos Summit exemplifies how regional hubs are driving Africa’s digital transformation, offering a blueprint for balancing local relevance with international ambition. As global capital seeks markets poised for growth, events like this provide both a spotlight and a springboard for the continent’s next wave of innovators. News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A.
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