By SAVCA
South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and this year’s SAVCA VC Conference will bring together the investors, founders, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders driving that transformation.
Here’s a preview of some of the hard-hitting topics we’ll unpack at this year’s event.
The ecosystem is showing signs of maturity, with follow-on and secondary investments now accounting for most transactions. But who is backing the country’s most promising startups, and where are the untapped opportunities for growth?
This session will unpack the latest capital allocation trends, exploring the roles of institutional investors, family offices, international capital, asset consultants, and venture debt in shaping the future of the asset class.
As South Africa’s innovation economy gains momentum, the policy and regulatory environment has never been more important. From startup policy reform and regulatory sandboxes to exchange control modernisation and emerging technology regulation, this fireside chat will explore how smart, enabling policy can accelerate entrepreneurship, attract investment, and position South Africa as a leading innovation hub.
Hear from key voices at the intersection of policy and venture capital as they discuss what progress has been made – and what still needs to happen.
Where is venture-backed innovation creating real impact on the ground? This session shines a spotlight on two sectors driving South Africa’s next wave of growth: AgriTech and Climate innovation. Through the experiences of industry leaders and founders, delegates will gain first-hand insight into how technology, entrepreneurship, and capital are transforming agriculture, advancing sustainability, and creating scalable solutions to some of the country’s most pressing challenges.
The future of venture capital won’t be shaped on the sidelines. Be part of the conversations, connections, and insights that are defining the industry’s next chapter.
Join us at the SAVCA VC Conference 2026 and add your voice to the dialogue driving South Africa’s innovation economy forward.