Enkopa Summit

Africa’s VC scene is showing real resilience! Startups raised $3.9B in 2025, with domestic investors making up 45% of commitments. Venture debt also doubled to $1.8B, signaling a shift toward smarter, locally anchored capital. #EnkopaSummit #VentureCapital #AfricaRising

Ethiopia’s National Bank Directive FXD/04/2026 introduces major FX reforms. It allows 100% FX retention for service exporters, enables forward exchange rates, delegates loan approvals to banks, and expands FX access for education and medical payments. #FXReform #EnkopaSummit

Applications are open, apply by February 16. 👉Sign up here: enkopasummit.com/enkopax Questions: enkopax@enkopasummit.com

Applications are open, apply by February 16. The 6-week acceleration program starts in March. Selected founders receive investment, expert support, the opportunity to pitch at Enkopa Summit in October, and more. 👉Sign up here: enkopasummit.com/enkopax Contact: info@enkopa.com

Ethiopia's business data shows a sharp split: MTRI reports growth to 4.6M licenses (up 288%), yet the Ministry of Labor saw an 80% drop in federal registries in 2024. Why the discrepancy, and what is the true state of the economy? #EnkopaSummit

Introducing the Enkopa Fund, a locally anchored fund backing Ethiopia’s most experienced founders. Local capital. Global best practices. Long-term focus. 👉 Sign up: enkopasummit.com/enkopax Questions: enkopax@enkopasummit.com

Local capital now drives 40% of African startup funding! With $3.6B raised in 2025, domestic investors are stepping in to build a more resilient, market-informed tech ecosystem from within. #AfricanStartups #VentureCapital #LocalInvestment #EnkopaSummit

Ethiopia's MSMEs saw a uniform 80% decline in 2024, affecting 473k+ businesses across all sectors. This shift stalls innovation and trade. What does this mean for the future? #EnkopaSummit

Hello 2026. A fresh chapter shaped by intention, momentum, and meaningful collaboration. Here’s to steady growth, real impact, and moving forward together with clarity and purpose. #EnkopaSummit #Hello2026 #ForwardTogether

Ethiopia launched its Digital Payments Strategy (2026–30) and a new instant payment system. Supported by Fayda ID, the roadmap boosts interoperability and trust to drive a cash-lite economy for millions. A major step for digital inclusion! #EnkopaSummit #FintechEthiopia

Innovate Africa’s founder-first model is reshaping startups, unlocking 5x follow-on capital at the concept stage. Disciplined testing before scaling builds investor confidence and a more resilient ecosystem. Smart capital is the future! #EnkopaSummit #InnovateAfrica

Additional agreements have been announced or are in progress with countries like Mozambique. The administration continues to negotiate dozens more by year-end. Implementation is planned to begin in 2026. 2/2

Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy Bilateral Agreements with African Countries | Close to 6 billion in total framework signed so far in December alone. @AsstSecStateAF @AfricaMediaHub 1/2

PGATE powers PAPSS compliance, unlocking the AfCFTA $3.4T payment rail. PGATE adds real-time AML/KYC & audit transparency to PAPSS's 120s settlement, creating a fast, verified system for cross-border trade. #EnkopaSummit

A landmark $1 billion investment is bringing a 500,000-ton aluminum smelter to Ethiopia, setting the stage for the country’s first major refining hub. This long-term project is expected to boost regional production capacity for Ethiopia. #EnkopaSummit

Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs is ready, they just need the right digital foundation. A new survey across six African countries shows that 42% would start or grow a business if they had access to secure digital payments. #DigitalAfrica #AfricaTech #EnkopaSummit

Mark your calendar for Enkopa Summit 2026: 📅Thursday October 8 and Friday October 9, 2026 📍Hyatt Regency, Addis Ababa Africa is Rising. Ethiopia is Rising. Its Private Sector is Rising. #Enkopa is continuing to rise as well. Join us in 2026. @LaurendeauAssoc | @Enkopalab

Honored to have STRATIX as our Brand & Promotion partner for Enkopa Summit 2025. Their creative strategy and execution brought our vision to life and amplified key conversations, grateful for their collaboration and professionalism throughout the journey.

The Enkopa Summit 2025 closed with keynotes from Convex Technologies (Platinum Sponsor) and Laurendeau & Associates. Both stressed perseverance and seeing challenges as opportunities. The Summit thanked sponsors. The journey continues. #EnkopaSummit2025 #InnovationAfrica

The Enkopa Summit held a press briefing on Day 2 (Oct 10, 2025), reflecting on two days of innovation and investment in Africa. They shared a vision for a bigger next Summit by expanding partnerships and turning ideas into action. They thanked all partners. #EnkopaSummit2025