About Africa Investment Bridge
African startup ecosystems are growing rapidly, driven by a young population, strong innovation, and expanding markets. Yet despite this momentum, African startups continue to receive a disproportionately small share of global venture capital, often due to information gaps, perceived risk, and limited proximity between investors and local ecosystems.
The Africa Investment Bridge (AIB) is designed to strengthen investment connections between European investors and high-potential African startups. The pilot phase of the programme focuses on the Germany-Africa investment corridor.
Through curated engagement, data-driven insights, and on-the-ground exposure, AIB supports investors to better understand African markets, identify credible opportunities, and engage in gender-inclusive and climate-smart investment flows across the continent.
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Programme Activities
Network Building in Germany
A private meetup bringing together relevant actors to exchange perspectives and capture investor sentiment on Africa-focused startup investing.
Report on Germany–Africa Startup Investment
An overview of active investors, key sectors, and investment instruments shaping Germany–Africa startup investment flows, as well as recommendations for how to enable more investment.
Investor Ecosystem Trip to Kenya
A curated immersion trip to Nairobi, tailored to investor interests, offering direct exposure to founders, investors, and key ecosystem players.
Partners & Donors
Africa Investment Bridge (AIB) is implemented by Westerwelle Foundation, funded by GIZ Project SPARK. GIZ Project SPARK is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the European Union (EU)
