Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya

FSD Africa will participate in the 2026 AVCA VC Summit as a panel sponsor for a session focused on investor appetite within African venture capital markets. Through this platform, FSD Africa will play an active role in shaping the conversation by convening institutional investors, development partners, and ecosystem stakeholders to explore practical pathways for strengthening capital flows into African ventures.

In addition to the panel engagement, FSD Africa will contribute to pitch clinics aimed at supporting emerging fund managers by providing targeted feedback to enhance their investment readiness and positioning. The team will also take part in curated fund manager engagements and matchmaking sessions, facilitating connections between investors and high-potential fund managers.

Collectively, these activities are designed to deepen market linkages, improve the quality and readiness of investment opportunities, and accelerate the mobilisation of both domestic and international capital into Africa’s venture capital ecosystem.

FSD Africa’ will be represented by Anne-Marie Chidzero, Juliet Munro, Mireille Ferrari, Zee De Gersigny, Mary Kashangaki, Judith Nekesa, Rodney Carew, Kevin Simmons, Allan Musumba & Alvin Mutuku.

Learn more here.