Africa Tech Summit Returns to London Stock Exchange June 6
TLDR
- The ninth edition of Africa Tech Summit London will take place at the London Stock Exchange on June 6, bringing together 350 tech leaders, investors, corporates, and policymakers
- Now in its ninth year, the summit has evolved into a key meeting point for African startups and international capital.
- The event continues to serve as a bridge between African ventures and global financial markets, amid a cautious recovery in venture funding
The ninth edition of Africa Tech Summit London will take place at the London Stock Exchange on June 6, bringing together 350 tech leaders, investors, corporates, and policymakers to explore funding and partnership opportunities in Africa’s tech sector.
Backed by sponsors including Amazon Web Services, Flutterwave, and 4G Capital, the summit will feature keynotes, panel discussions, and networking sessions aimed at accelerating cross-border deals. A separate Climate Tech and Investment Summit on June 5 will spotlight the continent’s rising role in climate innovation.
Now in its ninth year, the summit has evolved into a key meeting point for African startups and international capital. Founder Andrew Fassnidge said the event reflects Africa’s shift toward scale, exits, and a strengthening IPO pipeline. The event continues to serve as a bridge between African ventures and global financial markets, amid a cautious recovery in venture funding.
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Key Takeaways
Africa Tech Summit London 2025 comes at a time when investor confidence in African startups is slowly rebuilding after a subdued funding cycle. The return to the London Stock Exchange—symbolically aligned with global capital markets—highlights Africa’s maturing innovation landscape. With early signs of IPO activity and increasing interest in climate-focused tech, the summit positions itself as a catalyst for institutional engagement. The separate climate track also reflects rising investor focus on climate resilience and sustainability in Africa. As capital efficiency and exit strategies gain traction, founders and fund managers attending the summit are expected to seek not only funding but also partnerships for scale. The presence of tech infrastructure firms and fintech sponsors underscores a continued appetite for digital infrastructure and financial inclusion plays. For global investors, the summit provides a curated entry point into vetted deal flow and regional insight. For African startups, it offers rare proximity to capital in London’s financial hub.
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