Making the Connection, of ‘Why Successful Exits Attract Capital’ & Why This Matters

Africa Tech Summit London 2025 celebrated its 9th edition on June 7th at The London Stock Exchange. Bringing together leading industry players the summit explored the latest trends and insights in technology and business across Africa and beyond.

Making the Connection, of ‘Why Successful Exits Attract Capital’ & Why This Matters - keynote session at Africa Tech Summit London 2025 from Tracey Austin, Sector Director Financial & Professional Services at Department for Business & Trade.

Highlights include
🔑 Maintaining investor trust by focusing on delivering returns is crucial during capital raising and business scaling.
🌍 Despite skepticism, Africa is experiencing significant innovation and disruption with transformative applications.
📊 Audience segmentation into funding stages and ecosystem builders helps tailor discussions and advice.
🤔 Sentiment around African IPOs is mixed, with increasing skepticism but ongoing belief in potential.
💸 Relocating corporate structures for IPOs or M&A is costly; practical advice is essential to avoid pitfalls.
🇬🇧 The UK offers a unique, accessible ecosystem for African companies to list and raise capital without full local operations.
🚀 IPOs and exits are essential milestones for gaining institutional investor confidence and scaling African startups.

From keynotes to dynamic panel discussions, the summit explored topics across the African tech landscape.

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