SAIS’24

Investor Programme

Join us in Cape Town to experience the dynamic landscape of South African entrepreneurship and innovation. This event promises to be a pivotal opportunity for building connections, discovering investment opportunities, and witnessing the power of startups in driving economic and social change.

SAIS'24

INVESTOR events

welcome event

“HARVESTING TOMORROW” DINNER & NETWORK
We invite you to celebrate the dynamic evolution of the African investment space under the theme, “Harvesting Tomorrow.” This gathering promises to be a blend of insightful conversations, strategic networking, and the chance to witness firsthand how seasoned investors are planting seeds for the next generation of African startups. As we raise a glass to the future, prepare to explore the critical pathways driving Africa’s emerging markets, including the vast talent pool ready to unlock transformative growth, opportunities that transcend traditional investments, and the startup ventures that are actively shaping a more inclusive, impactful future.
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GP-US LP Connect & Networking Event

Building Bridges Between U.S. and Africa to Unlock Inclusive Growth through Strategic Partnerships
The USAID Southern Africa Mobilizing Investment Project is dedicated to fostering inclusive economic growth and promoting self-reliance across Southern Africa. Join us for an exclusive GP-US LP event, designed to build bridges between U.S. and African investors. This event will provide the perfect platform for networking, discussion, and collaboration aimed at creating sustainable investment flows and market innovations across Southern Africa.
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SA Innovation Summit

Showcase, Learn, Connect and Create
Dive into South Africa’s leading innovation event, meet Anza and Grindstone Portfolio companies.

Highlights include:

  • LP Panel: Evolving Mandates: LP Strategies in a Shifting Global Market
  • Derisking African Investment: Unlocking Africa’s Investment 
  • CVC Masterclass: Corporate Venture Capital Beyond ESD – How To Harness The Commercial and Innovative Potential Of A Successful CVC Strategy
  • Start-up Showcase and Pitch Events

SA Innovation Summit

Showcase, Learn, Connect and Create
Dive into South Africa’s leading innovation event, meet Anza and Grindstone Portfolio companies.

Highlights include:

  • CVC Panel: From Legacy to Leadership: How South African Corporates Can Invest in Tomorrow’s Disruptors 
  • Fireside Chat: From Startup to Scale-Up: An Investor’s Perspective
  • Start-up Showcase and Pitch Events

Bubbles & Brunch with a Twist

Brunch, Champagne tasting & Games

We invite you to join us for the final celebration of our ‘Old Roots, New Vines’ week, a dynamic networking event that will foster strategic connections as you connect with ecosystem players. This event brings together investors, founders, corporates, and international guests in an entirely original way: we’ll be mixing up things by seating guests at different tables to network and connect around brunch, champagne tasting and games. Is this the only twist? You’ll need to be there to find out!

Celebrate the culmination of this incredible week with fun, laugher and connection as you get to know the rest of your table, with bubbles and games to break the ice!

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