Summit DayTuesday, 2 December 2025

This dynamic case study session explores the convergence of private capital and Africa’s digital creative economy, with a sharp lens on digital content and streaming, and music. As digital transformation reshapes how African stories are told and sold, platforms and investors are redefining scale, monetisation, and cultural relevance.

Key case insights:

• Digital content & streaming: Global platforms are betting big on African originals. We unpack platform evolution, monetisation hurdles, telco bundling, and localisation strategies, with lessons for investors in Africa-born platforms building for local bandwidths and global audiences.
• Music: Africa’s music economy is attracting global capital. Learn how early-stage investors are playing a role in transforming these businesses from informal, talent-led ventures into structured scalable enterprises. Listen in on success stories and learnings

9 mins presentations followed by 7 mins Q&A

Africa’s creative industries are rich in talent, influence, and potential - but is there real money to be made? This workshop explores how private capital can unlock growth and returns in the cultural economy.

We’ll dive into:

• How creative ventures make money (and where the gaps are)
• What investors need to understand about business models and infrastructure
• Real examples of creative deals, exits, and scalable success stories
• The role of government, public-private partnerships, and platforms in enabling growth

Whether you’re an investor curious about CCIs or a creative founder seeking scale, this session unpacks how to move from concept to cashflow and build a thriving creative economy in Africa.

Which sports in Africa are emerging as the most investible and what’s driving investor interest? Is Africa building self-sustaining sports economies or simply exporting talent and how can private capital help shift the balance toward local ownership and leadership? What scalable models are emerging in esports and influencer-driven platforms and how are they monetising Africa’s growing digital fanbase? Where does sports intersect with culture, tech, and youth influence and what does that mean for venture, growth, and impact investors?

How are fund managers and financial institutions valuing intangible assets like music rights, fashion designs, and film IP and what new methodologies are emerging? Can intellectual property become collateral? Exploring how banks and investors are innovating with IP-backed financing for Africa’s creative industries. What do private capital players need to know about licensing, royalties, and legal structures to unlock the long-term value of African cultural assets?