What an incredible morning! We express our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the AESIS 2025 Investor Breakfast held right here in Johannesburg on 22 October 2025.
The energy, insights, and connections forged during this event underscore the vibrant future of early-stage investment across Africa. As the premier destination for early-stage investment insights, the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS)—co-created by the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and VC4A—is dedicated to fostering consolidation, community, and crucial collaboration, and this event certainly delivered on that mission.
Powering the conversation: Our esteemed partners
This special Johannesburg gathering was made possible through a powerful collaboration with key players committed to fuelling innovation and growth in Southern Africa. We extend our immense thanks to our partners, whose support was critical in bringing this event to the local investment community:
RMB Private Banking
We also thank RMB Private Banking, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited. Your award-winning expertise and deeply personalised, holistic approach to wealth management and ambition-aligned advice provided invaluable perspective for our attendees. Your commitment to expertly managing, growing, and protecting wealth for generations aligns with the long-term vision of early-stage investing.
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)
A special acknowledgment to the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). Your role in bridging the innovation chasm—as an active funder, connector, facilitator, and enabler—is crucial for transforming research into commercial reality that improves the quality of life for all South Africans. Thank you for your continued support of deep tech and innovation.
To our esteemed attendees
To all the investors, founders, and stakeholders who joined us: thank you for being a part of the conversation. Your presence, your questions, and your willingness to engage in critical dialogue are what truly make these events impactful. You are the individuals who are actively shaping Africa’s future by deciding where capital, mentorship, and support are deployed.
We look forward to seeing the exciting collaborations and deals that emerge from the connections made in Johannesburg. The momentum we collectively built on 22 October is a strong indicator of what we can achieve when we come together.
Didn’t attend this event but want to stay informed about future AESIS opportunities? Keep an eye on the official #AESIS2025 channels and the ABAN and VC4A websites for announcements regarding the next major African investment event!
