On March 28, in Accra, the fourth iteration of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s yearly conference was officially launched in Accra.

The conference seeks to release funds from local institutional investors and establish Ghana as a central point for venture capital and private equity investments across Africa through promoting policy changes, forming strategic alliances, and implementing practical solutions.

The Ghana Venture Capital Association (GVCA), which released a statement from their office in Accra, mentioned that the conference aims to promote national progress via funding opportunities for expansion-stage start-ups and medium-sized enterprises.

Set for April 24-25, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, the event’s theme will focus on: “Mobilizing Domestic Capital in a Changing Investment Environment.”

The conference aims to tackle a crucial challenge for African economies: “how to tap into domestic sources of funding to foster development, strengthen resilience, and promote autonomy,” as stated in the announcement.

The statement indicated that, given the unpredictable nature of the global markets, it has never been more essential to utilize Ghana’s internal financial assets.

“The conference aims to act as a strong summons for investors, policymakers, regulators, and influential thinkers to examine the potential of financing small and medium-sized enterprises in Ghana and consider alternative investment options for institutional investors,” the statement noted.

During the unveiling, Amma Gyampo, who has taken up her role as the newly appointed CEO of GVCA, highlighted the event as a crucial platform for tapping into domestic private funds, fostering investor trust, and broadening Ghana’s economic landscape.

“The main points emphasized by GVCA include diversifying sources of funding and reducing obstacles to mobilizing domestic capital, which will help create jobs and foster economic growth,” she stated. “Our present challenges stem from excessive dependence on capital markets and debt; thus, promoting a robust and internationally competitive private equity sector would be beneficial.”

The GVCA Annual Conference scheduled for 2025 stands as the premier gathering for GVCA members, pension funds, investment banks, fund managers, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to establishing Ghana as a leading center for venture capital and private equity activities across Africa.

Drawing more than 350 industry experts from last year, this year’s gathering will bring together government representatives, heads of private equity and venture capital firms, policy makers, development finance institutions, corporate executives, and founders backed by ventures.

The speakers consist of Dr. Alhassan Andani, Dr. Sangu Delle, Bright Simons, Dr. James Avedzi, Mr. Andrew Takyi-Appiah, Mr. Simon Madjie, Mr. Matthew Boadi Adjei, Hamdiya Ismaila, Jerry Parkes, Michael Abbey, Percival Ampomah, Sam Yeboah, Kwabena Boamah, NanaAma Dowuona, and Barbara Ghansah.

This guarantee provided chances for robust deal flow, connecting lucrative investment prospects with entities aiming to create and strengthen strategic alliances.

“High-level policy discussions will occur via interactive panels, connecting local financial requirements with regulatory frameworks,” it further stated.

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