$29.2 billion generated in 2024, over 2,300 investors from 83 countries, and 22 deals closed with 41% of funding coming from institutional partners. These are some of the impressive results achieved by the Africa Investment Forum, which is preparing for its 2025 edition with the goal of continuing to solidify itself as the key event for mobilizing capital towards the African continent.
Since its inception in 2018, the Forum has mobilized over $225 billion in investments, aiming to drive Africa’s development through strategic projects in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and sustainability. In 2024, the event gathered more than 40 meeting rooms and 15 key sponsors, including investment banks, insurers, and export credit agencies, reflecting the growing global confidence in the opportunities offered by the continent.
The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who also chairs the Forum, emphasized that the event has been pivotal in changing the perception of Africa as a viable investment destination. “We have demonstrated that Africa is a financially viable destination. Now it is time to continue mobilizing investments for transformative projects,” stated Adesina.
The Africa Investment Forum has played a crucial role in connecting international investors with high-impact projects on the continent, and its success is reflected in the continued growth of interest from key players in the global financial sector.
In 2025, the Forum will take an important step toward consolidating its future with the signing of a new Partnership Framework, which will ensure solid governance and long-term sustainability of the event. This framework will be formalized at the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings, which will be held in May 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The implementation of this governance framework will further strengthen investor confidence by providing a transparent and stable environment to facilitate investment decision-making.
To date, the Forum has closed 22 deals, with an impressive 41% of the funding coming from founding partners and other institutional investors. These deals have driven highly relevant projects for Africa’s development, particularly in key areas such as energy infrastructure and sustainability.
Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50, one of the Forum’s main partners, highlighted that the event is distinguished by its practical approach: “The Forum is not just a space for talking; it is about closing real investment deals that create tangible impact on the continent.”
The 2025 edition of the Africa Investment Forum represents a unique opportunity for global investors looking to diversify their portfolios with projects in emerging markets with high growth potential. The expansion of the sponsor network and the strengthening of the platform, along with a sustainable governance framework, offer a favorable environment for investment on the continent.
