Nairobi to host Africa's Impact Investment and Entrepreneurship Summit
Delegates attend the 7th Sankalp Africa Summit at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) in Nairobi on February 27, 2020.
Over 1,500 global leaders, investors and entrepreneurs will gather in Nairobi for the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit on February 27 and 28, 2025.
The Summit will focus on investment, innovation and sustainability, and aims to unlock millions of dollars in funding for African startups through live deal rooms, pitching sessions and investor matchmaking.
More than 400 startups will participate, gaining access to global markets, funding opportunities and mentorship. The 2025 Sankalp Africa Awards will recognise outstanding ventures in agriculture, healthcare, fintech, and climate resilience, reflecting the continent's entrepreneurial growth and impact potential.
Kenya continues to lead the region in startup investment, securing $1.2 billion in venture capital in 2023. With Africa's digital economy projected to reach $180 billion by 2025, the Summit will explore capital mobilisation, policy frameworks and market expansion to drive economic transformation.
This year's edition will also focus on climate resilience, food security and financial inclusion, addressing funding challenges in Africa's startup ecosystem.
Despite attracting $6.5 billion in venture capital in 2022, investment remains concentrated in select markets and sectors. The summit aims to bridge these gaps and ensure an equitable distribution of funding across industries.
With a strong focus on gender equality, youth entrepreneurship and climate-smart business models, the event will foster partnerships that accelerate Africa's transition to a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
According to Vikas Bali, CEO of Intellecap, "The 12th Sankalp Africa Summit aims to be the largest assembly of impact enterprises from across Africa that are building solutions for a sustainable quality of life for people and the planet."
He added: "We invite our partners and stakeholders to forge collaborations that will nurture and propel our enterprises, enabling their innovative solutions to scale globally and create opportunities for growth. The Summit is a testament to our shared commitment to building an enabling entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“This year our Summit is focussed on bolstering Africa’s entrepreneurial zeal and we will ignite transformative growth, build a movement for capital access and create a community of champions. We firmly believe this Summit will throw a spotlight on the continent’s innovators and serve as a continuous beacon of inspiration in Africa, driving sustainable and scalable innovations for a brighter, greener future,” said Karnika Yadav, Partner and Director, Intellecap.
This year the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit will be supported by Strategic Global Partners like Villgro Africa, Jhpiego, Health Finance Coalition, Grand Challenges Canada, Boehringer Ingelheim, Business for Health Solutions, William Davidson Institute and Viya.
