Dream VC San Fran Bay Area Mixer: Africa & MENA Investors Gathering (inc short Iftar Break-Fast)
What's Going On?
Dream VC is back in the Bay Area.
With applications open for our new short Africa Venture Primer program, and opening shortly for Dream VC's Flagship Launch Into Venture Capital and Investor Accelerator Programs, we’re hosting an intimate mixer for investors, operators, founders, and ecosystem builders active in, or curious about, Africa, the Middle East, and emerging markets.
In collaboration with our partners in town we’re bringing the community together in Palo Alto for an intimate evening of meaningful connection, thoughtful discussion, and shared opportunity.
Whether you’re already investing across these regions or exploring how to engage, join us for:
• Curated networking with like-minded professionals
• Evening bites around Iftar (~6:00pm)
• Community announcements and alumni reflections
• A short presentation on the state of the startup and investment landscape across Africa & MENA, plus an overview of Dream VC’s globally recognised investor training programs
Space is limited, so RSVP to secure your spot!
Event Schedule:
• 5:00pm – Doors Open & Early Arrivals
• 5:55pm – Iftar Break-Fast & Prayer Pause
• 6:15pm – Dream VC Announcements & Fellow Reflections
• 6:25pm onward – Open Networking until 7:00pm
Program Information:
Africa Venture Primer (AVP) - New Short Program
3 virtual modules + 2 in-person days in San Francisco + 3 live investment committees.
All sessions taught live by investment professionals.
Applications close afternoon, February 28.Investor Accelerator (IA) – Flagship Senior Program
20+ live virtual modules covering angel investing, venture capital, startup support, fund building and more.
Applications open March 2.Launch Into Venture Capital (LIVC) – Flagship Junior Program
12+ live virtual modules focused on breaking into and excelling in VC and PE careers.
Applications open March 2.
Co-Hosted by:
Dream VC - Dream VC is a global venture capital institute and corporate venture capital advisory practice dedicated to building investment capacity across emerging markets, particularly Africa and the Middle East.
Through live, highly selective programs such as the Africa Venture Primer, Launch Into Venture Capital, and Investor Accelerator, Dream VC trains current and aspiring venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate innovators, and emerging fund managers.
To date, Dream VC has trained 400+ alumni from over 50 countries. Our alumni now work at or lead nearly 100 investment firms collectively managing over $10B in assets, including firms such as Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), IFC, Norrsken22, Oui Capital, Seedstars, CRE Venture Capital, Enza Capital, Kuramo Capital, Catalyst Fund, Rasmal Ventures, Silicon Badia, and Digital Africa, among others.
Beyond joining or building funds, Dream VC alumni contribute to the wider ecosystem in multiple ways, including running over 30 startup support organisations and launching and operating more than 12 investment syndicates across the US, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India, contributing directly to capital formation and ecosystem growth.
Malaika
Malaika is a community of founders and investors in San Francisco focused on connection, collaboration, and growth. Through monthly mixers, pitch showcases, and curated events, Malaika creates space for meaningful conversations and opportunities that move founders forward.
Malaika's mission is simple put powerful: make San Francisco more accessible to founders building from emerging markets.