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Africa’s Leading Business Platform Connecting Business. Connecting Africa.
About Us
Invest Africa is a leading pan African business platform that promotes trade and
investment in Africa. Invest Africa has a global footprint of more than 400 member
companies, comprising of multinationals, private equity firms, institutional
investors, development finance institutions, professional service organisations,
government bodies and entrepreneurs.
Invest Africa supports our members through a range of services and a programme
of 100+ digital and live events annually. With chapter cities in London, New York,
Dubai and Johannesburg, we connect members by leveraging our extensive
global reach, offering unrivalled networking, market intelligence and exposure to
business opportunities.
Vision
Our team is comprised of leading specialists in international trade and investment
promotion, public affairs, conferences and events and business strategy. At Invest Africa, we believe that a responsible and
profitable private sector has a crucial role to play in
In 2018 Invest Africa merged with the Business Council for Africa, an organisation Africa’s development. As the trusted entry point
historically known for promoting trade and economic development in Africa since into Africa, we support and connect business and
1956. investment through a unique range of services and
events.
Our aim is to be a central and influential driver in
“It feels like a family. It feels like you meet people who are all committed to Africa’s economic growth by guiding sustainable
share in your concerns and vision and who want to cooperate. “ capital towards key prospects on the Continent.
Franziska Hollmann, DEG
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Why Join Invest Africa?
4. Business
Development
3. Insights Utilise the experience of the
Benefit from leading market Invest Africa network and team to
2. Events intelligence, including digital meet your business development
• Meet Pan-African Invest Africa content, regular newsletters and objectives through:
1. Network members at over 100 networking
events a year
member news.
• Introductions
Connect directly with key • Join our Digital Invest Africa Join conversations with industry • Public Affairs
stakeholders and decision makers at Insights Programme • Soft landing support across
leaders, government officials and
member events. 24/7 access to our • Participate in international the Continent
international experts and lead
digital platform, the Invest Africa investment roadshows • Sponsorship opportunities
• Gain access to must attend discussion through our knowledge
Network (IAN) including: • Investor missions
African conferences sharing platforms
• Institutional investors
• C-Suite Executives
• Pan-African leaders
• Government officials
• Industry experts
“Our partnership with Invest Africa has helped develop meaningful
connections both for our client families and our firm.”
Hamish Sinclair, Stonehage Fleming
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Why Join Invest Africa?
1. Network
Invest Africa comprises over 400 cross-sector member organisations
as well as a wide community of business and government leaders. Each
member company has their own dedicated account manager. Members
can also access the Invest Africa community 24/7 through our digital
portal, The Invest Africa Network. The platform connects members
directly with key stakeholders from leading investment organisations,
multinational corporates, governments and those businesses operating
and investing across the Continent.
“Invest Africa is a fantastic network to be
The Invest Africa Network provides the following: part of, with a great membership base
• Connectivity: Unrivalled 24 hour opportunity to maximise your of people who are passionate about
business network doing business and investing in Africa.
• Access: Direct contact with decision-makers in all markets and The Invest Africa events always provide
sectors
many opportunities for networking
• Personal touch: Dedicated support from the Invest Africa team with and exploring opportunities across the
relevant introductions
• Community: Join like-minded peers in sector focused groups Continent, along with a diverse range of
speakers, on relevant and topical subjects.
• Hub events: Meaningful networking at events in key cities
throughout the year
A really valuable network to be part of.”
Kirsty Chadwick, CEO, TTRO
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*Mobile application and desktop access
“The access to top officials, as well as a broad range of private sector players,
would not have been possible if travelling alone. The Investor Mission was a very
Why Join Invest Africa? effective way of familiarizing myself with the country, in a short period of time,
and being able to assess first hand where we should focus on going forward for
future business opportunities.”
Emilio Cattaneo, Head of Technical Assistance, PIDG
2. Events
Our comprehensive events programme provides a dynamic platform The ‘Invest Africa Connect’ programme partners with global African
for members to gain valuable insight and make relevant connections. conferences, providing our members with unique access to their
Ranging from virtual roundtables to industry forums, our digital and live content and speakers, whilst enjoying a complementary range of
events create opportunities to meet Africa’s thought leaders, policy bespoke IA events.
makers and business experts.
Investor Missions offer delegates an opportunity to connect with key
The Africa Debate is the flagship event of Invest Africa and is a key political stakeholders, meet leading local businesses and access on the
fixture in the diary for anyone investing and operating across Africa. ground intelligence about the local market’s investment climate. Invest
The 6th annual forum took place in November 2020 and focused on the Africa works in partnership with the UK Government and international
theme of ‘Investing in African Resilience’. It saw the largest gathering government bodies, to deliver comprehensive trips which connect
of Invest Africa members to date with 900 delegates attending virtually Africa focused investors with the appropriate departments for multi
from more than 45 countries. By bringing together leading investors, and bilateral discussions.
businesses, policy makers and entrepreneurs the forum aims to
support the flow of sustainable financing and investment towards
catalytic projects across the Continent.
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Why Join Invest Africa? “Invest Africa has given my business the
opportunity to not only tap into Invest
Africa’s extensive network of key African
role-players, but our relationship also
gives me the opportunity to call on them
3. Insights whenever strategic meetings need to
be set up - a scarce commodity in a fast
moving world.”
Jean Craven, Barak Fund
Invest Africa Insights is our digital platform, bringing together the
experience of the Invest Africa network across various content
streams.The programme enhances the connectivity between
members, allowing them to share expertise and access exclusive
content through the Invest Africa Insights Newsletters.
1. Webinars 2. Podcasts 3. Market Intelligence 4. Interviews
Webinars bring together panel Each week, Invest Africa Read exclusive reports and Invest Africa offers unique
industry leaders for exclusive Podcasts bring you an in -depth thought leadership from across insights from our members
interactive discussions with conversation with African leaders the Invest Africa network. and VIP guests with one-on-
Invest Africa members. from across politics, business and one interviews.
economics.
5. Workshops 6. Roundtable 7. Pitch Sessions
A meeting conducted by one A meeting at which a group This is where entrepreneurs
or two members on a specific of people engage in intensive pitch their business ideas to
topic for the purpose of discussion and activity on a potential investors.
teaching a new skill or product. particular sector and subject.
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“Invest Africa is without doubt a key resource for any organisation
Why Join Invest Africa? conducting business across sub-Saharan Africa. It facilitates connections
to business leaders, investment partners and multilateral stakeholders
and provides insight on the most important issues affecting those doing
business on the continent.”
Jeremy Morrell, Baker Mackenzie
4. Business Development
Invest Africa Consult is our network enabled consulting service. Market Entry Strategy Consultancy
Through our specialist in-house expertise and the global strengths of • Strategic market entry support • Futures and scenario planning
the Invest Africa membership network, we provide support to • Stakeholder engagement • Senior (Cabinet/Board) level
governments, companies and organisations working across African • Due diligence strategy workshops
trade and investment. • Market and supply chain mapping • Impact investment/CSR strategy
With over 60 years of experience on the Continent and our extensive Market Intelligence Events
network, we offer unparalleled support to our clients in both the public • White Papers • Programme curation and
and private sector. Working alongside our member partners we offer • Sector and Market Reports delivery
a range of products, from bespoke event design and market entry • Policy development insights • Speaker recruitment
• Marketing materials
support, to strategic communications and sector specific research.
• Event management
Market Promotion PR & Communications
• Inward Investment Missions • Thought leadership
• Trade Missions • Public Affairs strategy
• Market promotion • Corporate communications
programmes • Profiling, branding and
• Bespoke sector/market marketing
roundtables • Crisis/issue management
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Membership
Whether you are looking to broaden your network, start a business, Membership packages:
enter a new market or expand your multinational activities, Invest Strategic Partnership
Africa offers a tailored approach to achieve your business development This is for organisations seeking access to a bespoke offering from
objectives. Invest Africa.
Membership Benefits include: Global Membership
• A Pan-African trade and investment network (15 individuals)
• Lead Generation Ideal for international organisations seeking access to Invest Africa’s
• One-to-one Introductions global network across all chapter cities
• 24/7 access to our digital community platform
• Live Events
Corporate Membership
• Insights: Daily, weekly and monthly market intelligence
(10 individuals)
• Profile enhancement and increased visibility
• IA Connect Programme of exclusive member events alongside Ideal for companies seeking deep connectivity in one chapter city
leading African conferences i.e. Africa CEO Forum, WEF,
AfDB, AOW, SuperReturn Standard Membership
• Thought Leadership through editorial content (4 individuals)
• Public Affairs Support Ideal for SMEs /NGOs/Academia seeking access to networking
opportunities, market intelligence and profile enhancement
“Invest Africa provides great opportunities to meet *We have bespoke packages for entry-level companies and also
like-minded people who are interested in development mature companies looking to expand in a niche way.
across Africa in business as well as in government.” Please email: info@investafrica.com*
Juliet Ehimuan, Director, West Africa, Google
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Membership
Global Corporate Standard
Membership Membership Membership
Gives 15 individuals access to: Gives 10 individuals access to: Gives 4 individuals access to:
• Standard IA membership benefits • Standard IA membership benefits in one • Standard IA membership benefits
in all chapter cities chapter city • IA Live Member Events in one chapter city
• IA Live Member Events in all locations • IA Live Member Events in one chapter city • C-Suite Private Round-tables in one chapter
• C-Suite Private Round-tables in all chapter cities • C-Suite Private Round-tables in one chapter city
• All members receive a discount on tickets to our city • All members receive a discount on tickets to
flagship event, The Africa Debate • All members receive a discount on tickets to our flagship event, The Africa Debate
• Lead Generation and one to one introductions our flagship event, The Africa Debate • Lead Generation and one to one introductions
• ‘Soft landing’ support from our network of In Country • Lead Generation and one to one introductions • ‘Soft landing’ support from our network
Representatives • ‘Soft landing’ support from our network of In of In Country Representatives
• Facilitated introductions to African government Country Representatives
officials & diplomatic community • Facilitated introductions to African government
• Speaking and/or Hosting opportunities officials & diplomatic community
at Member Events • Speaking and/or Hosting opportunities at
• First Priority for Sponsorship of Member Events Member Events
£8 000 pa £6 000 pa £4 000 pa
*We have bespoke packages for entry-level companies and also mature companies looking to expand in a niche way. Please email: info@investafrica.com*
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Advisory Board
Robert Hersov Karen Taylor Rt. Hon. Lanre Akinola Runa Alam René Awambeng Yves Biyah Frank Braeken Sanjeev Gupta
Invest Africa Invest Africa Mark Simmonds Nurmara Ltd. Development The African AS Capital Feronia Inc. African Finance
Founder & CEO Advisory Board Advisor Partners International Export Import Managing Partner Chairman Corporation
Chairman Chairman Co Founder & CEO Bank Executive Director of
Director Financial Services
Paul Hinks Koosum Kalyan Dr. Carlos Lopes Mmusi Maimane Riël Malan Zemedeneh Negatu Gianpaolo Pera Kari Gahiga Roka
Invest Africa US Edgo Merap University OneAfrica The Unlimited Group Fairfax Africa Fund African Capital Mining MobiCash
Chairman Non Executive of Cape Town CEO Co Founder & CEO Global Chairman Investments Holding Ltd
Symbion Power Chairman Prof. Economics Co Founder & CEO Chairman
CEO
Strategic Partners
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“We have always considered Invest Africa to
be the foremost Africa focused business
information and networking platform here
in the UK. There are so many diverse and
good events to get plugged in, and The
Invest Africa Ltd.
27 Hill Street
Africa Debates are always packed with
London W1J 5LP top quality speakers and vibrant insightful
+44 (0) 20 3730 5035 debates. The tireless team are a credit to
www.investafrica.com themselves. As members, one can only
info@investafrica.com gain from being connected to
the Invest Africa family.”
Tosin Coker, Head of Operations, Dangote Global Services Ltd
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