AFRICHINA is actively looking for entrepreneurs, startups and businesses worth backing.
AFRICHINA Capital Connect
The Business Ideas & Investment Forum
AFRICHINA Capital Connect Event is an investment and business forum designed to identify, evaluate, acquire, and invest in high potential startups and scalable business proposals, ventures seeking US$5,000–US$250,000 in growth capital. The forum brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and capital partners to unlock investment opportunities, facilitate access to capital, accelerate business expansion, strengthen operations, drive innovation, and create long term value.
Investors are invited to discover promising ventures, engage with entrepreneurs, and identify investment opportunities aligned with their interests.
AFRICHINA Capital Connecting high potential businesses with the capital to grow.
November 26
Dar es Salaam
November 28
Zanzibar
November 30
Arusha
Entrepreneurs • Investors • Capital Partners • Business Leaders
Growing Network
Regional Reach
Cross Border Opportunities
Investment Focused
AFRICHINA Capital Connect
Three cities. One purpose: putting credible entrepreneurs in front of people with capital, markets and experience.
Africhina has committed a US$50 million capital fund to finance high potential entrepreneurs, innovative founders, and scalable startups, accelerating business growth and investment opportunities across emerging markets.
26
Nov
Dar es Salaam
Business Ideas & Investment Forum · Venue Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
28
Nov
Zanzibar
Business Ideas & Investment Forum · Venue Zanzibar Golden Tulip Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre
30
Nov
Arusha
Business Ideas & Investment Forum · Venue Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC)
AFRICHINA Trade & Exports
We support cross border commerce by connecting suppliers, buyers, businesses, distributors and international markets.
What AFRICHINA does
Four disciplines that work together discovery, commerce, capital and relationships.
We connect suppliers, buyers, distributors and international markets across agriculture, manufacturing, minerals and technology.
Entrepreneurs submit commercially promising ideas through the AFRICHINA Community. Selected opportunities may enter further discussion.
We search for promising businesses and startup ideas, evaluate them, and connect founders with the resources and capital that fit.
Capital Connect and our international forums bring founders, investors and corporations into the same room.
Business idea discovery
AFRICHINA welcomes ideas from every sector and category technology, agriculture, manufacturing, trade, services, and beyond. We value bold, commercially promising business ideas from entrepreneurs across Africa and beyond. Submit yours through the AFRICHINA Community application.
Submission guarantees a chance at acquisition, investment, funding, or partnership. AFRICHINA evaluates opportunities based on its internal criteria and available opportunities.
AFRICA-CHINA BUSINESS NETWORK
Manufacturing capacity, sourcing depth and buyer demand on one side; entrepreneurial energy, resources and fast growing markets on the other. We work in the space between.
Countries & markets
Each market carries different strengths. All opportunities are subject to due diligence.
Upcoming events
Tanzania's Capital Connect series is confirmed. International editions are proposed and subject to confirmation.
26 November 2026
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
Event details28 November 2026
Zanzibar, Tanzania · Zanzibar Golden Tulip Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre
Event details30 November 2026
Arusha, Tanzania · Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC)
Event details21 December 2026
Nairobi, Kenya · Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
Event details29 December 2026
Mombasa, Kenya · PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Conference Centre, Mombasa
Event details17 January 2027
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo · Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel Conference Centre
Event detailsHow it works
A clear, disciplined pathway with no promises we cannot keep.
01
Entrepreneurs
Submit your business or idea.
02
AFRICHINA
We review and identify opportunities.
03
Evaluation
Potential opportunities can undergo further assessment and due diligence.
04
Connections
Relevant entrepreneurs may be introduced to investors, partners, or markets.
05
Growth
Potential investment, partnership, acquisition, trade, or business development discussions can follow.
AFRICHINA Opportunity Stories
The examples below are illustrative. They are completed transactions with verified stories as they are confirmed.
Agro processing
A producer moving from raw commodity sales to processed, packaged goods for regional and Asian buyers.
Technology
A software venture digitising order and payment flows for small retailers across an East African corridor.
Trade & logistics
A distributor establishing direct manufacturing relationships to reduce cost and improve supply reliability.
Event tickets
Choose the pass that matches your role at the forum.
TZS 75,000
Early BirdAt the Gate
TZS 130,000 (TZS 130,000)
Who it is for
Includes
TZS 155,000
Early BirdAt the Gate
TZS 230,000 (TZS 230,000)
Who it is for
Includes
TZS 500,000
Early BirdAt the Gate
TZS 650,000 (TZS 650,000)
Who it is for
Includes
Prices shown are equivalent local currency estimates based on the configured exchange rate. Participation does not guarantee investment.
News & Insights
Market intelligence on Africa–China trade, exports, logistics and investment the stories moving commerce right now.
Ecosystem & platforms
AFRICHINA operates within the ecosystems of leading Africa–China trade expos, fairs and global companies.
CIIEChina International Import Expo
Canton FairChina Import and Export Fair
CIFTISChina International Fair for Trade in Services
GDTEGlobal Digital Trade Expo
CAETEChina-Africa Economic and Trade Expo
Alibaba GroupAlibaba Group
BYDBYDNames are shown for an ecosystem imply endorsement and formal partnership.
Our network
We do not display partner logos we have not earned. Our network is being built deliberately, one credible relationship at a time.
Serious opportunities require serious due diligence. AFRICHINA is committed to professional evaluation, transparent communication, and responsible business relationships.
Investors
Entrepreneurs
Corporations
Trade partners
Business associations
Strategic partners
FAQ
Clear answers, without overstatement.
Contact
Whether you are an entrepreneur, an investor, a buyer or a partner tell us what you are working on.
