Where the connections drive returns
The most LPs. The most senior leaders. The most international audience. The best investment opportunities. Anywhere in Africa.
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attendees
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LPs with $1.5trn in AUM
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GPs
13,000+
meetings during the event
Book by Friday 30 October. Save up to £500!
Join leading LPs and GPs including A.P. Moller Capital, African Development Bank Group, British International Investment, Development Partners International, European Investment Bank, Helios Investment Partners, International Finance Corporation, LeapFrog Investments, Mastercard Foundation, Public Investment Corporation, Vantage Capitals and many more...
Africa's biggest and most senior private capital conference
Meet the LPs investing in Africa
Connect with 200+ LPs from across Africa and beyond, including:
- Development Finance Institutions: International Finance Corporation (IFC), African Development Bank Group (AfDB), British International Investment (BII), FMO and more...
- Single Family Offices: AXIAN Group, OUE Capital, Adjuva Partners, Chishi Family Office and more...
- Pension Funds: Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), Debswana Pension Fund, Motor Industry Retirement Funds and more...
- Foundations: Mastercard Foundation, Shell Foundation, Blue Earth Capital, Allied Climate Partners and more...
The GPs behind Africa's next big opportunities
Connect with 350+ GPs from across the private capital landscape, including:
- Large and Upper Mid-Market Funds: Helios Investment Partners, Development Partners International (DPI), LeapFrog Investments, Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI), AIIM and more...
- Lower Mid-Market: A.P. Moller Capital, Mediterrania Capital Partners, Vantage Capital, Capitalworks Group, Gateway Partners and more...
- Small Cap Funds: TLcom Capital, Tana Africa Capital, Convergence Partners, Goodwell Investments, Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers and more...
Network with a world-class audience
13,000+ meetings take place during the event with highlights including:
- Exclusive LP/GP closed-door discussion groups
- Women in Africa lunch
- SuperReturn Africa awards ceremony
- LP-only fund presentations & lunches
- LP/GP breakfast masterclass
- The ConnectMe networking lounge
Plus - the cutting-edge networking app will connect you with key players before, during, and after the event.
What's new for this year?
The #1 LP/GP gathering in Africa, bringing the private markets community together to connect, share insights and shape the future of the industry.
New summit: Tech, AI & VC summit, Tuesday 1 December
Enhanced agenda: new topics including investment consultant strategy, bitcoin mining, independent sponsors, credit secondaries and more...
Deeper discussions: from case studies on private credit to collaborative workshops on risk and resilience
More varied LP/GP networking opportunities: private credit breakfast, climate investment masterclass, fishbowl session and more....
The people, insights and connections moving private markets forward
Expert-led discussions
Hear from 175+ thought-leaders specialising in African private capital, with speakers from Africa, Europe, the US and beyond.
LPs speaking this year include bfinance, Shell Foundation, Argidius Foundation, EBRD, Small Foundation, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and Calvert Impact.
GP speaking this year include Helios Investment Partners, LeapFrog Investments, DPI Venture Capital, Vantage Capital, Cygnum Capital Group, Altree Capital, LoftyInc Capital Management, Infinite Partners and Adiwale Partners.
Specialist insights. Specialist networking.
Delve deeper into trending topics and meet people with the same interests as you on the focused summit day on Tuesday 1 December.
- Private Credit
- Tech, AI & VC - brand new for 2026!
- Fundraising
- Infrastructure
A summit day ticket lets you move between all four summits throughout the day as you see fit.
Free for LPs
LPs can qualify to attend for free and get a tailored event experience including:
If you'd like to apply, please get in touch with Maya at maya.marek@informa.com
Specialist insights. Specialist networking.
Delve deeper and connect with GPs and LPs with the same interests as you.
Book to attend the specialist summits day and move between four at your leisure. Plus, save £300 when you book it with the main conference.
Fundraising Summit
Specialised content on fundraising trends, domestic capital mobilisation, LP perspectives, pension funds and investment consultants, emerging managers, family offices, independent sponsors, corporate investors, evolving DFI strategies and more.
Tuesday 1 December.
Infrastructure Summit
Tailored insights into infrastructure investing across Africa including energy, climate and power, digital infrastructure, transport and logistics, infrastructure debt, critical minerals, social infrastructure, real estate, public-private partnerships, LP sentiment and more.
Tuesday 1 December.
Tech, AI and VC Summit
Hear from the experts on the latest investment opportunities in tech, AI and venture capital including fintech, AI adoption, data and digital trends, valuations, exits, liquidity, digital assets, tokenisation and more.
Tuesday 1 December.
Private Credit Summit
Latest insights on the evolution of private credit in Africa, risk and returns, SME financing, trade finance, secondaries, hybrid debt-equity structures, venture debt, revenue-based financing, portfolio case studies and more.
Tuesday 1 December.
Expert speakers include...
Sponsor Africa’s leading private capital event
To find out about all our sponsorship opportunities, contact Marcia Brissett at sponsorsuperreturn@informa.com or call +44 (0) 20 8052 0427.
Africa's private capital moment
Three days with the LPs and GPs defining African private markets. Here's what to expect...
Christian Winkler
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
asc impact
A welcoming space to reconnect, build new ties and exchange ideas.
The SuperReturn Africa Awards
The awards represent a unique opportunity to celebrate excellence, leadership and innovation in Africa's private capital industry.
Show your commitment and align your brand with those recognised as the best in their field.
Book your stay at the event venue and nearby hotels
Take advantage of our specially negotiated rates at the event venue and nearby hotels. Enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay near the event venue - and at the best prices.
Visit the hotel booking page to explore available options.
The LP Council
The SuperReturn Series is curated by its LP Council.
Their advice and expertise ensure we deliver the best events possible year-after-year.
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Certified by the CPD Certification Service
SuperReturn Africa is now a CPD certified event.
Delegate attendees will receive a CPD certificate after attending the event. For further information on CPD accreditation please visit: www.cpduk.co.uk
