Wine & Venture Summit

Where Ideas Flow
and Partnerships Grow

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Summit Feb 1st 2024 Where Ideas Flow
and Partnerships Grow Register now

The Why

Africa is rewriting its story, shedding stagnant stereotypes and brimming with unprecedented economic vitality. Its future isn't impending; it's unfolding right now. Boosted by youthful innovation, digitization, urbanization, and a spirit untouched by borders, Africa offers an unparalleled blend of potential and opportunity.

Unlocking this potential needs the right ambiance, meaningful connections, and a fusion of insights. And what better place than the Cape Winelands for such a rendezvous? Our Wine & Venture Summit is this very juncture.

The What

You know those moments when everything just falls into place? That's what we're creating at wine and venture summit. It’s where Africa's rich opportunities converge with European expertise. It's where fresh ideas intertwine, collaboration ignites, and visionaries come together.

This day is unlike your typical conference. Envision deep, enriching conversations, incredible scenery, music and South Africas best wines and cuisines.

Wine & Venture Summit is about meeting the right people, sharing the right moment, and seizing the opportunities that unfold.

People meeting inside Quoin Rock Wine Farm

The Who

At the Wine & Venture Summit, we've curated an exclusive gathering by invitation only. Amongst us are CEOs, family offices, discerning investors, GPs, and visionary founders.

Each participant isn't just attending; they're shaping conversations, driving collaborations, and bridging the business gap between Europe and Africa.

Michel Weiss
Founder & CEO | Counder
Mark Miller
Founding Partner | Carlsquare
Yolanda Cuba
Vice President | MTN Group
Natalie Kolbe
Managing Partner | Norrsken22
Lucas von Cranach
Founder & Investor | OneFootball
Nathan Mariemuthu
Founder | Empire Partner Foundation
Hans Otterling
Co-Founding Partner | Norrsken22
Justine Schäfer
Creative Director | Cape Cobra Leathercraft
Leonard Stiegeler
Entrepreneur & Investor | Pulse Media
Margaret O’ Connor
Chairwoman | Launch Africa Ventures
Thadwefika Radebe
Co-Founder | Qwilie
Hlelo Gyiose
Chief Investment Officer | First Avenue Inv. Management
Zachariah George
Co-Founding Partner | Launch Africa Ventures
Paula Mokwena
CEO | Fireball Capital
Stephan Eckbergh
Founder & CEO | Travelstart, Innovation City
Mariama Boumanjal
Manager Europe & Africa |
Google Black Founders Fund
Malvine Komorek
M&A, Innovation | Schauenburg International
Axel Konjack
Head Global Marketplaces, Member Group Executive Board | Ringier AG
Victoria Engelhorn
Serial Entrepreneur | Cape Heritage, HABITUS, Zip Zap Cirucs & more
Velani Mboweni
Board Member, Co-Founder | Wesgro, LULA
Louis Buys
Founder & CEO | The Delta
Janade Du Plessis
Co-Founding Partner | Launch Africa Ventures