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From Capital Access to Capital Readiness
The forum
Capital in Africa fails less for lack of money than for lack of systems. Investors are ready to deploy, yet too many founders and business leaders arrive without the structure, governance and evidence that turn interest into a signed term sheet. TFS Capital Forum is a focused, one-day session that moves you from chasing capital to being ready for it, and it is the lead-in to the full Funding Summit in Q4 2027.
Stop chasing capital. Become ready for it.
What we will cover
Why Capital Fails in Africa: A System Problem, Not a Money Problem
Patient Capital: Lessons on Building Africa's Next Champions
Investment Readiness: What Investors Check Before They Say Yes
Structuring Capital: Equity, Debt, Grants and Blended Finance
Where Capital Is Moving in 2027
From Capital to Enterprise: Building Businesses That Last
From our convener
Africa does not lack capital. It lacks the systems that make businesses ready to receive it. TFS Capital Forum is built to close that gap, moving you from chasing funding to being the kind of business capital looks for. Come ready to learn, connect and leave with clarity on your next move.
Able Ejiofor, ConvenerFounder and Managing Director, Honvia Limited
The voices
Founder and Managing Director, Honvia Limited
Able leads Honvia, a capital architecture and investment facilitation firm working across more than 12 African markets. Known as the African Growth Strategist, he convenes The Funding Summit to close the gap between African businesses and the capital they need.
Chairman and CEO, Platform Capital
An investor with over 25 years in banking, private equity and advisory, Dr Akindele leads Platform Capital, a growth-markets investment firm deploying patient capital across Africa. A CFA charterholder, he co-founded Synergy Capital and co-authored "A Love Affair with Failure".
Founder and CEO, Eridan Group
Oluremi built Eridan Group across real estate, FMCG and agriculture after a career spanning banking, insurance and the automobile sector. She is a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs.
Managing Partner, Zentinal Capital | Chairman, DecisionSpaak
Philip Ade-Akanbi is an AI Product Leader, a Portfolio Entrepreneur and Venture Investor, sitting on boards of startups.
Venture Builder and Investor
Elijah builds and backs new businesses, working across venture investing and company building. He was previously at Fast Forward Venture Studio and co-founded StudentBuild.
CEO, Angels Radar
Boluwatife leads Angels Radar, a platform building the future of startup financing, and co-leads Autogon AI.
Co-founder and COO, Semicolon
Ashley co-founded Semicolon, which builds tech talent and businesses for Africa's digital economy. She began her career at IBM Global Business Services and previously worked with EFInA.
Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard
Folasade brings over 25 years of experience across retail banking, business advisory and telecoms. She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Co-founder and CEO, Sycamore
Babatunde co-founded and leads Sycamore, a Nigerian fintech company launched in 2018.
Limited seats
Seats are limited to keep the room focused. Tell us a little about you and your business, then secure your ticket.
Saturday, 28 November 2026
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Eridan City, Ikeja, Lagos
Partner with us
TFS Capital Forum brings together investors, founders, financial institutions and business leaders who are serious about deploying and receiving capital. Partner with us to engage this audience directly, showcase your solutions and position your brand ahead of The Funding Summit 2027.
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