The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has successfully hosted the 4th edition of the Ghana Venture Capital Conference 2025 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. The event brought together over 350 distinguished guests, and esteemed participants, including investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development partners, to explore new frontiers for venture capital and private equity investment in Ghana and across Africa.

Under the theme “Mobilising Domestic Capital as a Catalyst for Ghana’s Economic Growth” the conference provided a vibrant forum for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic action aimed at accelerating inclusive economic transformation.

Welcoming delegates, GVCA CEO, Amma Gyampo, highlighted the pivotal role of venture capital in fueling innovation, empowering youth, and building resilient businesses capable of thriving amidst global economic shifts. Ghana stands at a pivotal moment. We must prioritize the mobilization of local capital to fund innovation-led growth,” said Gyampo. 

A major highlight of the event was the keynote speech delivered by Kwamina Asomaning, Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Ghana, who addressed both the promise and the challenges of Ghana’s investment ecosystem. He emphasized the importance of strengthening investor confidence and aligning regulatory frameworks to stimulate long-term capital flow into high-impact sectors. 

A landmark feature of the event was the launch of the Ghana Pensions and Insurance Industry Venture Capital / Private Equity Compact, spearheaded by Yaw Appiah Lartey, Financial Advisory Partner at Deloitte Ghana, in collaboration with GVCA and inaugural signatories. This Compact marks a historic step toward bridging the financing gap for SMEs by channeling institutional capital into the venture ecosystem.

Another key milestone was the launch of the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) Impact Report  2004 – 2024 by CEO Michael Abbey, which showcases the Fund’s achievements in mobilizing investments across sectors such as technology, agribusiness, healthcare, and climate resilience. 

Throughout the day, panel discussions, fireside chats, and breakout sessions featured dynamic conversations on innovative financing models, regulatory reforms, ESG investing, and strategies to strengthen Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Ghana Venture Capital Conference 2025 reaffirmed the critical importance of collaboration between private and public sector actors in driving sustainable development and positioning Ghana as a leading hub for venture capital in Africa.

Source: ABC News GH