Deal Room
The AFRICON Deal Room is where bold ideas meet serious capital. This curated experience connects high-potential startups with world-class investors and strategic partners attending AFRICON 2025.
Selected startups will have the opportunity to engage in focused 1:1 meetings and small-group sessions, designed to spark meaningful conversations, unlock partnerships, and open doors to early-stage investment opportunities. We’re excited to welcome leading investors and institutions, including: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Micro Village Fund, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Bank, AFREXIM Bank and more top-tier names to be announced.
Who Should ApplyIf you are a U.S.-based startup with bold ambitions to scale and make a global impact, we want to hear from you. The Deal Room is tailored for founders ready to showcase their ventures, connect with decision-makers, and explore opportunities that can accelerate their journey.Important Details
- Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2025
- Format: Invitation-only 1:1 and small-group investor meetings
- Location: Omni Hotel, Atlanta, GA on September 19th - 20th
- Availability: Extremely limited spots
Your application responses will help us carefully match you with the most relevant investors for maximum impact.
Who Should Apply
If you are a U.S.-based startup with bold ambitions to scale and make a global impact, we want to hear from you. The Deal Room is tailored for founders ready to showcase their ventures, connect with decision-makers, and explore opportunities that can accelerate their journey.Important Details
- Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2025
- Format: Invitation-only 1:1 and small-group investor meetings
- Location: Omni Hotel, Atlanta, GA on September 19th - 20th
- Availability: Extremely limited spots
Your application responses will help us carefully match you with the most relevant investors for maximum impact.
In partnership with Fidelity Bank PLC FNITCC, AFRICON is hosting an exclusive Deal Room connecting U.S.-based African product businesses with top U.S. distributors and retailers.
This is a unique opportunity for African entrepreneurs to showcase their products, explore distribution partnerships, and gain direct market access through 1:1 and small-group meetings with industry leaders. Confirmed U.S. distributors include Walmart, Costco Wholesale, Dollar Tree Stores, Kroger, Whole Foods Market and more household names to be announced.
Key Details
- Deadline to Apply: September 6, 2025
- Format: Invitation-only, 1:1 and small-group distributor meetings
- Location: Omni Hotel, Atlanta, GA on September 19th - 20th
- Availability: Extremely limited spots
*Your application responses will help us carefully match you with the most relevant investors for maximum impact.
Deal Room – B2B Partnership Application
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🤝 B2B Partnerships at AFRICON 2025
In partnership with Fidelity Bank PLC FNITCC, AFRICON is hosting an exclusive Deal Room connecting U.S.-based African product businesses with top U.S. distributors and retailers.
This is a unique opportunity for African entrepreneurs to showcase their products, explore distribution partnerships, and gain direct market access through 1:1 and small-group meetings with industry leaders. Confirmed U.S. distributors include Walmart, Costco Wholesale, Dollar Tree Stores, Kroger, Whole Foods Market and more household names to be announced.
