Event Details
What can it take to unlock the full potential of catalytic capital for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa? SMEs remain a backbone of African economies, with roughly 44-52 million of them operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing up to 60% of jobs and 40% of GDP.
This webinar will present the key findings of a new collaborative study, “How to Unlock Catalytic Capital for African SMEs” undertaken by All for Impact with support from the Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3), This event is hosted jointly with African Venture Philanthropy Alliance.
Webinar Details:
- Date: March 24, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM SAST | 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM EAT | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM WAT
- Location: Online (Click HERE to register)
About the Webinar
Based on in-depth interviews with over 50 organisations, the study provides grounded insights into the motivations and current priorities of investors and outlines concrete opportunities for deploying MORE catalytic capital EFFECTIVELY across the African continent.
This session builds on our interesting findings: Our objective is to facilitate a focused and practical discussion among those deploying capital on the ground. Join us to listen to Africa-based local partners and capital providers as well as committed international investors, ensuring the conversation is rooted in real-world experience and current deployment perspectives, whether through investments, grants, or partnerships.
Why Attend?
- Hear the latest evidence: Get a first look at the key findings and selected examples from the new study.
- Learn from peers: Participate in moderated discussions with African local funders/ LPs/investors and explore ways to put your assets to work supporting SMEs
- Engage directly: Take part in a dedicated Q&A session to pose your questions to our expert panel.
Who Should Attend? This webinar is designed for a diverse audience of capital providers and ecosystem enablers who have an interest in unlocking catalytic capital on the continent.