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VC4A geared to co-host the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) at Africa Investor Week

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The 2024 edition this year will feature a varied program with keynote speeches, panel discussions, masterclasses and networking events

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 2, 2024/APO Group/ — 

VC4A (www.VC4A.com), the leading ecosystem builder in emerging markets, is proud to announce that it will co-host the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) (www.AfricaInvestorSummit.com/) on November 28-29, 2024 once again in Cape Town. Now in its 11th year, the Summit remains Africa’s premier gathering for early stage investors seeking an opportunity to network with and build lasting relationships with the broader investor community. VC4A extends an invitation to investors, policymakers, financial institutions and fellow ecosystem builders to join us in Cape Town for a disruptive investor-led experience.

For a decade, VC4A through its platform has remained a driving force in putting Africa’s startup ecosystem on the global investment map. The organization spotlights the continent’s high-potential, high-growth startups who have secured $850M till date through its annual investment readiness program, the VC4A Venture Showcase (www.VentureShowcase.VC4A.com/). #AESIS2024 is further proof of its commitment to providing a suitable sub-ecosystem for all players and drivers to thrive. Tailored exclusively for investors, the Summit is the top destination that offers rich networking opportunities and high-potential investment prospects.

The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit is co-created with long-term partner, the African Business Angel Network (ABAN). Through 10 editions till date, the Summit has grown exponentially with more than 2,500 investors from 90 countries worldwide participating. As co-creators and hosts, VC4A makes possible the curation of a world-class agenda, selecting high-potential startups for the showcase segment, and facilitating connections between investors and entrepreneurs. Through our extensive network and deep understanding of the African startup ecosystem, VC4A ensures that the Summit delivers value to all attendees.

Vincent Hoogduijn, CEO at VC4A, comments on the significance of #AESIS2024:

 “As the leading gathering for early-stage investors in Africa, AESIS is a pivotal platform where key players shaping the continent’s investment landscape come together to connect, collaborate, and create lasting impact. AESIS is more than just a discussion forum – it’s a catalyst for action. Looking at 2024 and beyond, it is essential to continue mobilizing capital, fostering innovation, and driving impactful investment to support the growth of Africa’s most promising startups. By building a dynamic community of investors and entrepreneurs together, we can accelerate the growth trajectory of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and unlock its full potential.”

Opportunities for Africa-focused investors at #AESIS2024

By building a dynamic community of investors and entrepreneurs together, we can accelerate the growth trajectory of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and unlock its full potential

The theme for #AESIS2024 is aptly “Pioneering Pathways: Innovating Investment Mobilization in Africa.” This topic bridges the Summit’s mission to empower investors to make informed decisions, support promising ventures, and drive positive change across the African continent.

For eleven years, the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) has evolved to meet the dynamic needs of the African startup ecosystem. It all began in 2013, when a mere total of $2M was invested in young ventures in Africa. The Summit emerged as a response to the critical challenge of funding shortages facing promising businesses. Since then, it has been the mission of co-hosts, VC4A and the African Business Angel Network (ABAN), to create new pathways for African startups by addressing the capital shortage, forging new trails for investors, connecting key stakeholders, and delivering capital into the hands of African innovators.

As capital mobilization remains an ongoing need, the AESIS community aims to drive the charge of exploring innovative investment models to address the most pressing challenges. The Summit continues to be a powerhouse in African venture capital, connecting key stakeholders responsible for over 90% of investments into early stage ventures across the continent. In 2023, these investments totaled an impressive $2.9B. As Africa’s most active early stage investment facilitator, #AESIS2024 is uniquely positioned to observe and influence emerging trends going into the future.

The 2024 edition this year will feature a varied program with keynote speeches, panel discussions, masterclasses and networking events. Attendees can expect to hear from leading industry experts and seasoned investors on the continent. The Summit will also showcase a curated selection of high-potential African startups, offering investors first-pick exclusive access to new deal flow.

Get your #AESIS2024 tickets

To purchase tickets for the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) taking place on November 28-29 in Cape Town, please visit AfricaInvestorSummit.com. Hurry now to reserve your seat.

Partner with us

To partner with #AESIS2024 or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Enkromelle@africainvestorsummit.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VC4A.

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Liberia to Preview Next Oil & Gas Licensing Round Strategy at Houston Investor Day

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The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority will host operators, investors and partners in Houston on August 19 to preview future licensing opportunities and showcase the exploration potential of its offshore basins

HOUSTON, United States of America, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) will present its strategy for the country’s next offshore licensing round at Liberia Investor Day Houston on August 19, bringing together international exploration companies, investors, service providers and energy leaders to discuss the next phase of Liberia’s upstream development.

Hosted in partnership with Energy Capital & Power, the event will provide a platform for the LPRA, led by Director General Hon. Marilyn T. Logan, to outline Liberia’s regulatory framework, investment priorities and plans to attract new participation across the country’s offshore sector. Discussions will focus on upcoming licensing opportunities, exploration prospects and the subsurface data supporting future investment decisions.

Liberia’s offshore sector is entering a new phase of exploration activity, with renewed international participation and a growing pipeline of opportunities. Following the award and ratification of eight Production Sharing Contracts in 2025, Liberia has re-established itself as a frontier exploration destination, with international operators advancing work programs designed to further evaluate the country’s petroleum potential. TotalEnergies is progressing exploration activities that include offshore geochemical surveys, 3D seismic acquisition and seabed mapping, while Oranto Petroleum has also signed contracts to explore Liberia’s offshore.

At the Liberia Investor Day Houston, the LPRA will provide industry stakeholders with insight into the priorities shaping the next licensing round, including the anticipated process, qualification requirements, available acreage and access to technical data. The engagement will give prospective investors a clearer view of Liberia’s exploration landscape and the opportunities emerging across its offshore basins.

The event will also facilitate direct dialogue between LPRA and the global upstream community, connecting companies with policymakers and industry stakeholders involved in shaping Liberia’s next chapter of petroleum development.

As exploration companies continue to seek new frontier opportunities, Liberia Investor Day Houston will highlight the role of regulatory certainty, data availability and strategic partnerships in unlocking long-term investment across Liberia’s offshore sector.

Registration is now open for attendees. Companies interested in Liberia’s emerging offshore opportunities are invited to join LPRA, investors and upstream leaders in Houston for insights into the country’s licensing strategy and exploration outlook. For more information contact info@energycapitalpower.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

 

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Beyond Stabroek: Guyana’s Offshore Basin Attracts New Wave of Exploration Investment

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As ExxonMobil advances appraisal activity in Stabroek and new operators target frontier acreage, Guyana is attracting global capital and building a diversified offshore portfolio designed to sustain long-term growth

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –Guyana’s transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers is entering a new phase, with a growing network of IOCs expanding exploration activity across the country’s offshore basin. Beyond the landmark discoveries that first put Guyana on the global energy map, new drilling campaigns and licensing partnerships are creating a broader exploration ecosystem designed to support long-term production growth.

At the center of this momentum is ExxonMobil’s continued exploration and appraisal activity in the prolific Stabroek Block. The company has submitted a proposal for a 35-well exploration and appraisal drilling campaign, expected to run from 2028 through 2033, pending regulatory approval. The program would build on more than 30 commercial discoveries already made in the block, with drilling activity focused on evaluating new prospects and appraising existing discoveries to support future development opportunities.

Exploration activity is also extending into Guyana’s frontier acreage, with ExxonMobil advancing drilling operations at the deepwater Canje Block. The company has deployed the Noble Stena Carron drillship for exploration activity, highlighting continued industry interest in evaluating Guyana’s underexplored offshore potential beyond the established Stabroek Block.

Guyana’s strong exploration outlook comes as the country’s economy continues to benefit from rapid oil sector expansion, with hydrocarbons expected to remain a key driver of exports, government revenues and economic growth. As production scales up, attracting additional investment across exploration, services and infrastructure will be critical to supporting the next phase of development.

That momentum is being reinforced through partnerships established under Guyana’s 2023 offshore licensing round. A consortium comprising TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and Petronas is advancing exploration activities in Block S4 under a five-year production sharing agreement signed with the government in late 2025. The award represents one of the first major outcomes of the licensing round and demonstrates continued international confidence in Guyana’s offshore resource potential.

Beyond the largest operators, a diverse group of companies is also expanding activity across Guyana’s offshore basin. Eco Atlantic is advancing exploration at the Orinduik Block; CGX Energy and Frontera Energy are progressing work in the Corentyne Block; Occidental is evaluating opportunities in the Roraima Block; while Ratio Guyana and Cataleya Energy hold interests in the Kaieteur Block. Together, these partnerships are broadening Guyana’s exploration landscape, increasing competition for acreage and creating opportunities for future discoveries.

As Guyana transitions from an emerging producer to a global energy hub, the next challenge will be converting exploration success into sustainable investment, local value creation and regional growth. These opportunities will be explored at Caribbean Energy Week 2027, held under the theme “Unlocking the Caribbean Energy Corridor: Oil, Gas, LNG & Investment for a New Global Hub.” Bringing together governments, IOCs, investors and technology providers, the event will examine how Guyana’s expanding partnerships can accelerate offshore development, strengthen regional energy cooperation and attract the capital needed to support the Caribbean’s evolving energy landscape.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Energy Capital & Power Establishes London Entity, Expanding Global Platform for Energy and Mining Events

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The move strengthens ECP’s presence in the UK and Europe, and its ability to connect African and South American markets with global investors

LONDON, United Kingdom, August 6, 2026/APO Group/ –International events company Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially established its UK entity in London, marking a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and reinforcing its ability to deliver world-class energy and mining events and campaigns in the UK and Europe.

By establishing a presence in a key hub like London – the pre-eminent energy and mining finance center – ECP actively shapes the global energy conversation. The expansion positions ECP to better serve clients, partners and investors seeking to develop business opportunities between Africa, Europe, the Americas and energy markets worldwide.

Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital

The milestone comes as ECP strengthens its reach through a series of investment platforms that connect global capital to energy and mining projects. These include the Venezuela Energy Week London Showcase on July 30 – with over 300 delegates registered – and the annual Invest in African Energy Forum, held in Paris as the premier event connecting global investors to Africa’s energy transformation.

ECP hosts high level summits and investor conferences in leading energy and minerals producing countries in Africa and South America, including: Venezuela Energy Week; Angola Oil & Gas; MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power; African Mining Week; Libya Energy & Economic Summit; Congo Energy & Investment Forum; South Sudan Oil & Power; and Caribbean Energy Week. The company has hosted investor forums and supported licensing round roadshows in Houston, London and Paris since 2016.

“Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital,” states CEO James Chester. “Having a permanent presence in London further cements our footprint in Europe, enabling us to fulfil our mission to bring minerals and energy investment to diverse global markets.”

With teams located across Africa, Europe and the Americas, ECP has long-facilitated strategic engagement, market intelligence and industry convening, uniting investors with leading energy and mining projects.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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