FSD Africa at AVCA week

FEATURE

FLAGSHIP PANEL — AVCA CONFERENCE

Backing African Ventures: understanding LP Appetite in African Venture Capital.

Despite increasing interest and capacity among local stakeholders, African Venture capital remains predominantly funded by global capital. This diagnostic panel places local LP appetite, allocation rationale, and the misalignment between institutional mandates and existing VC structures under the microscope — to identify the structural shifts needed to unlock greater local capital participation.

DATE

Monday, 27 April 2026

TIME

11:15 – 11:55 AM

VENUE

Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill

FORMAT

In-person

Moderator

Juliet Munro

Director, Early-Stage Finance

In Conversation with

Kento Tanaka, JICA Kenya Office

Evah Kimani, Britam Micro Insurance

Abishkar Shrestha, Visa Foundation

Valentin Janjou, Proparco

The Full Lineup

Agenda

01. Monday, 27 April

8:00 – 10:00 AM

OPEN. REGISTRATION

African Venture Studio White Paper Launch

An exploration on venture studios' role within the broader startup ecosystem. Insight into different venture studio approaches and structures and how these models address ecosystem gaps, with key findings brought to life through panel discussions and insights from studios themselves. Hosted byBriter Bridges, FMO, Delta 40

Pullman Hotel
Nairobi

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

INVITE ONLY

Roundtable: Deepening Financial Markets with Liquidity and Risk Mitigation

Opening remarks from NSE & FMA, followed by perspectives from Octobre, Standard Bank Group and EG Capital. FSD Africa will present on deepening financial markets and institutional participation. Virtual participation is also available. Hosted byOctobre & EG Capital

EG Capital
12 Spring Valley Road, Nairobi

11:15 – 11:55 AM

AVCA OFFICIAL

Panel: Backing African Ventures — Understanding LP Appetite in African Venture Capital

Despite increasing interest and capacity among local stakeholders, African venture capital remains predominantly funded by global capital. This diagnostic panel places local LP appetite, allocation rationale, and the misalignment between institutional mandates and existing VC structures under the microscope. Virtual participation is also available. Hosted byFSD AFfrica

Radisson Blu Hotel
Nairobi Upper Hill

2:00 – 5:00 PM

INVITE ONLY

Roundtable: Scaling Climate Adaptation & Resilience Solutions

A closed-door roundtable bringing together ecosystem stakeholders to discuss what is required to scale climate adaptation and resilience solutions in Africa, with focus on which models are showing potential and how capital, risk-sharing and partnerships can unlock greater deployment. Hosted byEG Capital

EG Capital Offices
12 Spring Valley Road, Nairobi

4:30 PM – 10:30 PM

OPEN. REGISTRATION

PE WIN Dinner — Pamoja Convene Nairobi 2026

Senior Women Investor Session from 4:00 PM, followed by Investor Reception and Dinner. Highlights include an AI, Influence and Visibility session co-facilitated by FSD Africa Investments, a fireside conversation featuring Gina Din, and curated brand spotlights from African designers. Hosted byPEWIN, 2X Global and EAVCA

Pax Manor
58 Muthaiga Road, Nairobi

02. Tuesday, 28 April

8:00 – 9:30 AM

OPEN. REGISTRATION

Included VC Africa — Announcement & Investor Gathering

An invite-only breakfast powered by FSD Africa, bringing together investors, partners, alumni, fellows and other ecosystem leaders to mark an exciting moment for Included VC Africa and connect people shaping the future of investment on the continent. Hosted byFSD Africa

Pullman Hotel
Nairobi

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

OPEN. REGISTRATION

LP Peer Group Meeting

Join 25+ LPs for a full day of strategic sharing and discussion on the fund investment landscape in Africa, centred around LP viewpoints, challenges and perspectives. Hosted byFSD Africa

Pullman Hotel
Nairobi

6:00 PM

OPEN. REGISTRATION

Mixer: Designing and Deploying the Next Generation of Catalytic Capital

An ecosystem cocktail co-hosted by I&P, Small Foundation, Frontend and FSD Africa. A convening of investors and practitioners exploring how catalytic capital can be better designed and deployed for impact at scale. Hosted byARAF, KawiSafi Ventures, Equator VC & DOB Equity

Pullman Hotel
Nairobi

03. Wednesday, 29 April

5:30 PM

FSD AFRICA

FSD Africa & FSDAi Portfolio Meet-up

An opportunity to convene FSD Africa and FSDAi partners and exchange on activities, milestones and priorities for the year ahead.

Flame Tree Restaurant
Nairobi

Evening

AVCA OFFICIAL

AVCA Gala Dinner

The flagship evening event of the AVCA Conference, bringing together Africa's leading private capital practitioners for a night of celebration, recognition and connection.

Nairobi

04. Thursday, 30 April

5:30 – 9:00 PM

OPEN. REGISTRATION

Climate Connects Networking Reception

A curated evening bringing together investors, partners, and climate ecosystem leaders for networking over drinks and canapés. The reception also celebrates the first close of the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund.

Fairview Hotel
Nairobi