African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA)

In just a few hours, the energy of Africa’s impact investing community converges in Nairobi for a gathering that’s more than a conference - it’s a movement shaping the continent’s sustainable future. From 3rd to 5th November at the Trademark Hotel, over 400 delegates; philanthropists, family offices, DFIs, ODAs, pension funds, funds of funds, PE & VC fund managers, corporates, policymakers, and implementing partners, representing 40 countries will unite under one roof to advance Africa’s impact investing agenda. We are honoured to host an inspiring lineup of thought leaders, including British Robinson, Chair Africa at Milken Institute; VIMAL SHAH, Co-Founder and Chairman of Bidco Africa ; Isaac Awuondo, Chairman of NCBA BANK; Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary General; CEO & Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact; and Joe Ogutu Chairman of Safaricom Foundation and board member African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) each bringing a wealth of experience and perspective to our shared mission. Under the theme “Future-Proofing Africa,” this three-day convening will feature deep, action-oriented discussions on mobilising and deploying catalytic capital, engaging pension funds to unlock domestic private capital for impact, addressing youth unemployment, expanding climate financing, and investing in mental health amongst other topics. Addirional highlights include sessions on Impact Measurement and Management (IMM), dynamic deal rooms, and the launch of AVPA’s Social Financing AI Tool. 👉 For more information on the program and registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/d8EvDyB3 Confirmed Delegates: Please register on the conference app, Whova. I’m incredibly proud of the AVPA team, Sponsors and partners who have made this possible and I can’t wait to connect with so many of you as we shape the next chapter of Africa’s impact story. Karibuni Nairobi! Welcome to Nairobi! 🇰🇪 African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) #Impactinvesting , #impact ,

🔥 JUST CONFIRMED: Sanda Ojiambo's 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 🎤 We’re proud to welcome Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General and CEO of the United Nations Global Compact, as a keynote speaker at the #2025AVPAConference. As one of Africa’s most distinguished global leaders, Sanda has been at the forefront of driving corporate sustainability, responsible business, and multilateral collaboration through the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, the UN Global Compact. Her keynote will explore a new era of co-created solutions, sustainable investment, and purpose-driven leadership, where capital, innovation, and collaboration converge to build long-term prosperity. Her speech will set the perfect tone for a day of discussions and engagements centered on Africa’s resilience, enterprise, and innovation. Save the dates from 3rd - 5th Nov 2025! Discover more on the agenda and plan your schedule → www.avpaconference.africa #FutureproofingAfrica #2025AVPAConference

📣 KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: VIMAL SHAH on Building Homegrown Industries for Global Competitiveness 🎤 We’re honoured to announce Vimal Shah, Chairman of Bidco Africa Group, as a keynote speaker at the #2025AVPAConference. A pioneer of African enterprise and industrial transformation, Vimal has championed inclusive business growth, manufacturing excellence and private-sector leadership across the continent. His work reflects a deep commitment to the continent’s self-driven development through investment, innovation and value creation and drawing from this, Mr. Shah will make a compelling case for Africa’s industrial self-reliance. His keynote address will reimagine how Africa’s private sector can catalyze sustainable impact as an engine of growth as well as a partner in shaping equitable futures for all. Be part of the conversation on Future-Proofing Africa → www.avpaconference.africa #FutureProofingAfrica

💬 2025 𝐀𝐕𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 - 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 This Opening Plenary, happening on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 5𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 (9:30 𝐀𝐌 – 10:30 𝐀𝐌), challenges investors, entrepreneurs, and corporates to move beyond CSR and into the core of inclusive, scalable impact. Leaders across finance, business, and philanthropy will unpack how and why doing good is no longer optional; it’s the business model of the future. Expect powerful perspectives on how capital can be designed, deployed, and aligned to Africa’s growth realities from this set of speakers: 🎤 Shruti Chandrasekhar, Regional Lead, Africa Private Equity, IFC - International Finance Corporation(IFC) 🎤 William Nyaoke, Regional Director, East Africa, Norfund 🎤 David Albertani, Chief Executive Officer, Catalytic Finance Foundation 🎤 Guillaume Bonnel, Chief Executive Officer, SDG Impact Finance Initiative 🎤 Moderator: Dr. Dr Ola Brown, Founder & General Partner, HealthCap Africa This session will set the tone for three days of conversations on catalytic capital, private sector innovation, and Africa’s resilient growth story for Investors, DFIs, corporate leaders, and ecosystem actors shaping Africa’s sustainable investment future. More details on the programme 👉 www.avpaconference.africa #2025AVPAConference #FutureproofingAfrica

💬 2025 𝐀𝐕𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐆𝐁) 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 - 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐬 How can innovative financing mechanisms unlock their potential in key sectors like renewable energy, circular agriculture, and waste management? On 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 4𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯 2025, we’ll discuss how findings from a multi-country study by Open Capital and FSD Africa, with support from the IKEA Foundation, are translating into real blended finance solutions for growth-ready enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia. We will unpack practical ways to de-risk early-stage investments, strengthen business model viability, and mobilize commercial flows into sustainable green solutions, bridging research to action. The speakers are: 🎤Remy Olsen, Senior Project Leader, Open Capital 🎤Kuria Wanjau, Project Manager, FSD Africa 🎤Marc Nyunzi, Manager, Capital Markets, FSD Africa 🎤Eveline Jansen, Agrifood Domain Director, Enviu 🎤Shiro Wachira, Head of Portfolio Services, Factor E 🎤Moderator: Tabe Dwinger, Principal, Open Capital This session is ideal for Investors, Funders, Development Partners and intermediaries supporting SGB ecosystems and blended finance structures. Expect a highly practical conversation highlighting catalytic investments, financing collaborations, and the next wave of market-shaping mechanisms driving SGB growth in Africa. Will you be in the room? 👉 www.avpaconference.africa #2025AVPAConference #FutureproofingAfrica

💬 2025 𝐀𝐕𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥: 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 - 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭-𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚. Imagine a financing model where a company’s success is directly tied to its social impact. That’s the promise of Impact-Linked Finance (ILF): offering better terms such as lower interest rates or outcome-based rewards to SMEs that deliver measurable, positive change. This session on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 3𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐯 2025 kicks off with TED-style presentations from leaders pioneering ILF models, followed by a candid Q&A and an interactive World Café discussion on real-world applications, challenges, and opportunities. Speakers: 🎤Ambassador Christian Frutiger, Vice-Director General at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)   🎤Derek George, Deputy Head of Section and Advisory for Private Sector Engagement, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation 🎤Lucas Tschan, Head of Advisory, iGravity 🎤Claire N., Investment and Program Manager, AlphaMundi Foundation 🎤Steve McCallum, Lead, Advisory & Solutions, Roots of Impact  🎤Richard Midikira, Senior Manager, Innovation & Partnerships, Aceli Africa  🎤Katie Naeve, Director, Impact-Linked Finance Collaborative 🎤Dr. Daphne Ngunjiri, Chief Executive Officer, Access Afya Investors, SME financiers, development partners, and impact-driven entrepreneurs can expect practical lessons, actionable insights, and peer exchanges designed to help you leverage ILF mechanisms to accelerate high-impact enterprises across the continent.  👉 Register Today: www.avpaconference.africa #2025AVPAConference #FutureproofingAfrica

In just a few days, over 350 leaders from 20+ countries spanning 𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲, 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬, and 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 will unite to reimagine Africa’s impact landscape. This isn’t your typical conference; it’s where meaningful connections are made, bold innovations are born, and collective ideas come to life. With voices from 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 100 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, and 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 45 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, this is where collaboration meets action. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversations and connections shaping Africa’s future: www.avpaconference.africa #2025AVPAConference #FutureProofingAfrica

The 𝐀𝐕𝐏𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 extends a warm invitation to all investors, philanthropists, policymakers and changemakers to the 2025 𝐀𝐕𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Happening on 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 3–5 at the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 in Nairobi, this is Africa’s foremost convening on impact capital and collaboration that brings together voices shaping the future of sustainable investment on the continent.    “𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭, 𝘣𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦. 𝘈𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥.” Join this gathering of Africa’s most influential leaders and practitioners and become part of the movement to Future-Proof Africa. 🎟️ → www.avpaconference.africa  Adedotun (Dotun) Sulaiman Joe Ogutu Patrick Parring Florença Dengo Paul Carttar Arif Neky Lenin Sembo Oyuga Lillian Mwai - Ndegwa Imran Rattansi Grace Maingi Nike Olakunri @Kyari Bukar Aysha Abba Patrick Utomi Dr Ola Brown Nongcali Rubushe Chitemwa N. Bhekinkosi Moyo Laureen Kouassi-Olsson Theodore Josias

🎯2025 𝐀𝐕𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬: 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 - 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. How can investors move from individual transactions to systemic impact? On 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 4𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯 2025, Karim Harji, Programme Director, Oxford Impact Measurement Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, will introduce participants to practical ways of integrating systems thinking into impact investing, helping them design for complexity, collaboration, and long-term change. Building on the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Shifting Systems Initiative, this session will explore how systems perspectives can transform strategy design, investment approaches, and impact measurement, with tools to connect high-level strategy with on-the-ground outcomes. This masterclass is ideal for practitioners, impact investors/funders, and ecosystem builders who are already familiar with impact investing or IMM and want to elevate their practice from project-level impact to ecosystem-level transformation.  👉 Limited slots available for this masterclass, book today! www.avpaconference.africa #FutureproofingAfrica #2025AVPAConference

🎯 2025 𝐀𝐕𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 #CatalyticCapital has become a defining tool for unlocking private investment where markets alone fall short. Its true power lies in de-risking transactions, reshaping systems, enabling inclusive business models and driving long-term resilience. On 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 3𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐯 2025, we’ll be hosting a 90-minute masterclass that unpacks what it really takes to design, deploy, and sustain catalytic capital in Africa’s emerging markets. 🎤 Led by Harvey Koh, Senior Advisor at Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3), this session is an excellent fit for fund managers, DFIs, development partners, and catalytic capital practitioners. It will draw from two decades of global experience in inclusive market building to explore: - How to structure capital stacks that genuinely crowd in commercial investors. - Lessons from real-world transactions and funds that have transformed markets. - The evolving role of philanthropic, public, and private investors in blending risk and reward. - How to move from isolated deals to a systemic field-building approach. At the end of the session, participants will be equipped with tools to deploy catalytic capital strategically and sustainably as a lever for both financial inclusion and transformative growth across Africa.  👉 Limited slots available for this masterclass, book today! www.avpaconference.africa #FutureproofingAfrica #2025AVPAConference