What AFSIC does

AFSIC, operated by Africa Events Limited (registered in Jersey, Channel Islands) with its flagship event held in London, is a privately held event management and investment-matching company founded in 2013. It organizes AFSIC – Investing in Africa, an annual two-day investment conference positioned as one of the largest Africa-focused investment events held outside the continent, attracting 1,300+ delegates representing more than $1 trillion in assets under management, 300+ speakers and 20+ country-focused investment summits. The company also operates the African Investments Dashboard (a closed, AI-matching portal for institutional investors and capital raisers), the Africa Business Opportunities Dashboard (an open AI-matching platform for trade, partnership and SME opportunities across Africa), the Africa Business Community network, the AFSIC Event and Meeting App (iOS, Android and web), and the AFSIC Deal Book (a curated compilation of live capital-raising opportunities distributed to delegates pre-event).

AFSIC's business model combines event-driven revenue with year-round digital platform monetization. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered delegate registration fees, multi-tier sponsorship packages (Gold, Silver, general), exhibition space, optional paid extras such as the Meet African Dealmakers networking evening (GBP 170+VAT) and Deal Room meeting tables (GBP 795+VAT), and bespoke capital-raising services including curated 1:1 mailers and promotional features. Distribution is direct via the AFSIC website and the dashboards, amplified by partnerships with 15+ media outlets (Africa Capital Digest, Semafor, IFC Review) and 15+ industry associations (AVCA, EAVCA, COMESA, UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce). Customer segments span African business leaders and entrepreneurs seeking capital, institutional investors and fund managers sourcing deals across 54 African countries, dealmakers and financial intermediaries, and corporate service providers.

The underlying technology stack centers on proprietary web and mobile platforms with AI-powered matching algorithms for investment and business opportunities. The company's GTM motion is event-driven, with the annual London conference serving as the primary acquisition and networking moment, complemented by year-round dashboard engagement, speaker submissions and a network of media and association partners that extend reach into the global Africa-investment community. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent-company investment, and a headcount of 11-50 employees.

Name

AFSIC

Legal name

Africa Events Limited

Website

https://afsic.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AFSIC, operated by Africa Events Limited, runs Africa's largest investment conference held outside the continent and year-round AI-matched digital platforms connecting institutional investors, African companies seeking capital, and dealmakers across the continent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Conferences and Africa Deal-Matching Platforms

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance & Investment Conferences (MPAGAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG)

Keywords

• Africa investment events
• Institutional investor conferences
• Deal matching platforms
• Capital raising services
• Business networking platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Royal Tunbridge Wells

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Delegate Registration Fees: Physical delegate tickets provide access to the two-day conference including refreshments, lunch, and documentation. Revenue generated from tiered pricing that increases as the event date approaches.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship opportunities (Gold, Silver, general) providing brand exposure, lead generation, and networking interactions at the event and across digital channels.
3. Meet African Dealmakers Event Tickets: Optional extra ticketed networking evening event priced at £170 plus 20% VAT, offering premium networking with dealmakers and investors.
4. Deal Room Meeting Tables: Pre-reserved dedicated tables for the duration of AFSIC priced at £795 plus 20% VAT, enabling intensive one-to-one meeting schedules.
5. Capital Raising Services: Bespoke services including 1:1 mailers, curated meetings, and promotional features at the AFSIC event, offered for a fee to companies seeking investment.
6. Exhibition Space: Onsite exhibition booths for sponsors and exhibitors to create brand visibility and provide meeting hubs for networking interactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AFSIC – Investing in Africa operates an annual London-based investment conference that convenes institutional investors, African business leaders, and dealmakers to source, profile, and close Africa-focused investment deals. The event is supported by year-round proprietary digital platforms (African Investments Dashboard, Africa Business Opportunities Dashboard, and the AFSIC Event and Meeting App) that use AI matching to connect capital raisers with investors before, during, and after the event. Bespoke capital-raising services, sponsorship packages, exhibition booths, and Deal Room meeting facilities are also offered to companies and funds seeking visibility and investor access.

Product overview

AFSIC – Investing in Africa operates as an integrated investment event and digital platform company. The core offering is the AFSIC annual investment conference (the main product), supplemented by multiple digital platforms including the African Investments Dashboard (for institutional investors and capital raisers), the Africa Business Opportunities Dashboard (an AI-powered open platform for business matching), and the Africa Business Community network. Supporting products include the AFSIC Event and Meeting App for delegate networking, the AFSIC Deal Book for profiling investment opportunities, and specialized event formats such as Quickfire Sessions, Country Investment Summits, and the Meet African Dealmakers networking event. The company also offers Deal Room facilities for on-site meetings. All platforms are connected through the broader AFSIC ecosystem to facilitate investment matching across Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• African Investments Dashboard: Online investment portal connecting investors with African investment opportunities
• Africa Business Opportunities Dashboard
• AFSIC Deal Book
• AFSIC Event and Meeting App
• Africa Business Community

Products and services

• AFSIC – Investing in Africa Annual Conference Annual two-day investment conference held in London that brings together institutional investors, African business leaders, and dealmakers to source, profile, and close Africa-focused investment deals. Includes refreshments, lunch, documentation, country investment summits, quickfire sessions, and Deal Room access.
• African Investments Dashboard Closed proprietary investment portal that connects institutional investors with African capital-raising opportunities using AI-powered matching. Free membership for professional fund managers and institutional investors; institutional investors, registered investment bankers, government agencies, accelerators, and prepared investee companies can upload opportunities.
• Africa Business Opportunities Dashboard Open digital platform using AI matching to connect members with business and investment opportunities across Africa, supporting exports, imports, trade finance, business buying/selling, real estate, partnerships, and early-stage funding.
• Africa Business Community Searchable online network of Africa's most important investors, dealmakers, and business leaders. Free to join.
• AFSIC Event and Meeting App Desktop and mobile application enabling delegates to connect, schedule meetings, and network with investors and business leaders before and during AFSIC events. Available on iOS, Android, and web.
• AFSIC Deal Book Curated digital compilation of investment opportunities profiled at AFSIC, distributed to delegates one month and one week prior to the event to facilitate pre-arranged investor meetings.
• Meet African Dealmakers Event Ticketed evening networking event for dealmakers, investment bankers, corporate finance advisors, stockbrokers, and investors to develop pan-African networks. Priced at £170 + VAT; co-sponsored by British International Investment and Proparco.
• Country Investment Summits Country-focused presentations, panels, and networking sessions profiling the economic climate and investment opportunities of specific African economies. AFSIC 2026 features 20+ such summits.
• Quickfire Sessions (Quickfire Funds / 60-Second Snapshots) Fast-paced presentation sessions where companies and funds pitch their investment opportunities to investors in concise time slots to optimise investor engagement.
• Deal Room (Investor Deal Room) Reserved meeting tables and spaces available for pre-booking by delegates to conduct one-on-one investment meetings during AFSIC. Dedicated tables priced at £795 + VAT.
• Capital Raising Services Bespoke paid services for companies seeking investment, including 1:1 mailers, curated meetings, and promotional features at the AFSIC event.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,300 delegates representing $1 trillion AUM attended AFSIC 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered sponsor and core partner.

• NumeralsponsorTechnology or IntegrationSponsor of AFSIC 2026. Fintech/payment technology company based in South Africa.
• UK Ghana Chamber of CommercesponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of AFSIC 2026. Private sector organization promoting bilateral trade between UK and Ghana.
• AVCA (African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner2026 Media & Partner. Pan-African industry association for private capital.
• EAVCA (East Africa Venture Capital Association)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner2026 Media & Partner. Regional association supporting venture capital in East Africa.
• COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner2026 Media & Partner. Regional economic organization with 21 member states.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AVCA (African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association): Pan-African industry association that runs investment-focused events and conferences for private capital allocators into Africa. AFSIC is already an AVCA media & partner, but AVCA's own annual conference and deal-sourcing programming serve an overlapping audience of LPs, GPs, and African companies seeking capital.
• Africa Capital Digest: Media outlet focused exclusively on African institutional investment and private capital, producing editorial content and events around Africa-focused capital allocation. AFSIC lists Africa Capital Digest as a media partner, reflecting overlapping audiences and editorial remit.
• Africa Global Funds: Media and events platform dedicated to asset management and funds investment across Africa, hosting conferences and awards for institutional investors and fund managers. Overlapping audience and similar event-driven model serving Africa-focused capital allocators.
• Africa Investor (Ai): Specialist media and events business covering African institutional investment, hosting capital-markets and infrastructure summits aimed at connecting African issuers with global capital. Comparable as an Africa-focused investor event and content platform targeting institutional allocators.

Broad incumbents

• Africa Investment Forum (African Development Bank): African Development Bank's flagship investment marketplace that brings together African governments, institutional investors, and deal sponsors to originate and close transactions. Directly comparable as an Africa-focused investment event/forum, but organised on the continent and backed by a multilateral institution.
• EU-Africa Business Forum: European Commission-organised forum bringing European investors together with African public and private sector counterparts to catalyse investment. Comparable as a Europe-anchored Africa investment event, though with multilateral backing and broader policy remit.
• FMO (Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank) Events: Development finance institution that convenes investor gatherings focused on emerging markets including Africa, bringing together private capital with DFI co-investors. Comparable as a high-credibility convener of institutional Africa investment flow, though FMO itself is principally a DFI rather than an event company.
• Global Africa Business Initiative (UN): United Nations-led initiative convening African heads of state, global CEOs, and investors around investment opportunities in Africa. Comparable as a high-profile Africa investment forum but with multilateral sponsorship and broader policy focus.

Regional players

• Semafor Africa Summit: Global media company's Africa-focused summit convening investors, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss African capital flows. AFSIC lists Semafor as a media partner; comparable as a high-profile Africa-investment convening platform with strong editorial brand.

Emerging players

• Africa Fintech Festival: Pan-African event focused on fintech investment, capital, and partnerships across the continent. Partial overlap with AFSIC's fintech deal flow and investor audience, but narrower sector focus on financial services technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AFSICafrica
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@afsicinvestinginafrica4127
• Facebookfacebook.com/AFSICInvestingInAfrica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/africa-financial-services-investment-conference-afsic-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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