​What happens when African diaspora professionals, International investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders come together around one shared interest: investing in Africa?

​Join us in Helsinki for an informal, invitation-led gathering on the sidelines of Slush to connect African diaspora professionals, international investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners interested in Africa. The event will introduce participating initiatives and foster practical relationships through conversations, introductions and networking focused on connecting diaspora and International capital with investment opportunities across Africa.

​Taking place alongside Slush 2026, this gathering will bring together members of the African diaspora, International investors, founders and investment ecosystem partners to explore how trusted networks can help unlock capital, support African businesses and create meaningful investment connections.

​Part of Africa–Europe Investor Week

​The Meet-up of the Africa–Europe Investor Week at Slush 2026, a connected programme designed to strengthen the relationships, market understanding and trust that precede investment.

​Across the week, African fund managers, high-net-worth individuals, investment leaders and ecosystem partners will engage with European investors, family offices, development finance institutions and business leaders. The ambition is to help turn investor interest into credible partnerships and, ultimately, deals.

​Through brief introductions, interactive conversations and fireside chats, we will introduce initiatives working to strengthen diaspora investment pathways and explore opportunities for continued engagement.

​Whether you are an experienced investor, an entrepreneur building in Africa, a diaspora professional interested in investing, An international Investor or an organisation supporting cross-border investment, this is an opportunity to connect with people working towards a more connected African investment ecosystem.

​Come ready to share perspectives, make introductions and explore what we can build together.

​Programme

​17:30–18:00 | Arrival & Welcome
Welcome drinks, registration and informal introductions

​18:00–18:30 | Welcome & Partner Introductions
An introduction to the participating organisations and their work in strengthening diaspora investment connections.

​18:30–19:00 | Meet the Room
An interactive introduction session where participants share their backgrounds, interests, investment focus and potential contributions to the African investment ecosystem.

​19:00–19:30 | Fireside Conversation
Connecting diaspora capital to African opportunities: exploring trusted investment pathways, networks and opportunities for collaboration.

​19:30–20:30 | Open Networking
Continue conversations, make introductions and explore potential connections.

​****Opening drinks will be provided. Additional drinks may be at your own expense. We shall send you an update regarding this closer to the event.

​Who Should Attend

• ​African diaspora professionals interested in contributing to Africa's economic development through investment.

• ​Prospective and experienced International investors exploring opportunities in African markets.

• ​Entrepreneurs and founders building businesses with growth potential across Africa.

• ​Diaspora networks and organisations supporting entrepreneurship, investment and cross-border economic engagement.

• ​Investment ecosystem partners interested in facilitating connections between capital and African businesses.

​You do not need to be an experienced investor to participate. An interest in African investment, entrepreneurship and building meaningful connections is enough.

​Participating organizations

​AEDIB

​This Investment connect event is hosted under the Africa-Europe Innovation Bridge(AEDIB), a EU Funded project that Strengthens Africa–Europe digital innovation ecosystems by supporting innovative businesses, investment, partnerships and stronger links between African and European technology ecosystems.

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​HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy / HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd

​HAUS, one of the implimentors of AEDIB projectis a Finnish state-owned company which reports to the Ministry of Finance. It is a special purpose company and stakeholder unit of the state administration, wholly owned by the state. Their special purpose is to provide training and development services to the state administration.

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​Avencion

​Avencion is proficient in the design and implementation of public-private partnerships, data management, and strategic information, e-government and performance management systems. https://www.avencion.com

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​Zidicircle

​Zidicircle is a leading global Diaspora Investment Vehicle that pools and invests Diaspora and International Capital into vetted, high-impact businesses across Africa & the Diaspora.

​With its three pillars, learn, connect  and invest, Zidi engages the diaspora with tailormade investor training, SME matching  and Investing through Zidicircle Co-op investment structure to give them the required skills and structure  needed to participate in SME  investing.

​Website: https://zidicircle.com