Join us for ICA Zambia
InvestFest 2026!

6 & 7 May 2026 – Ciêla Resort and Spa, Lusaka

We’re excited to announce
a brand new format for this year’s event.

Join us for two incredible days of
pitches, panels, workshops, and networking
with investors, businesses, and ecosystem enablers
from Zambia and across the region.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of
Zambia’s premier impact investment event.

Connecting impact investors and growth-focused African enterprises and unlocking capital.

What we do

Impact Capital Africa (ICA) enables the impact investment ecosystem in southern Africa by facilitating capital flow into African businesses through our programmes, consulting, and events.

What we do Impact Capital Africa

We support the impact investment deal process end-to-end by:

Working with donor and corporate partners to design programmes that help businesses understand the investment process, connect with aligned investors, and get deals done

Minimising (or eliminating) cost to investors and businesses by working with partners whose upside is capital unlocked, impact driven, and livelihoods supported

Identifying a pipeline of growth-stage businesses

Helping businesses become investment-ready

Connecting businesses with potential investors through curated programmes, digital solutions, and in-person events

Facilitating investor entry into the market; leveraging our extensive networks to create financial partnerships and optimise value chains

Gathering businesses, investors, and ecosystem enablers at Impact Capital Africa events

Supplying market analysis and advice

How can we help you?

Businesses seeking growth finance

Are you an established business looking to raise $150,000 – $25 million to grow?

ICA works with businesses that are leading local innovation to address critical issues and local development challenges.

If your business is:

  • Operating in Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia or Zimbabwe
  • Generating at least US$ 100K per year in revenue & looking to grow
  • Looking to raise $150K – $25+ million in debt/or equity
  • Delivering social and/or environmental impact and financial returns

Contact us to find out more about our current programmes and how we can help.

Investors seeking pipeline

Are you looking for an exciting, investment-ready pipeline?

For investors seeking impact investment opportunities in Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, or Zimbabwe, you can:

Other investment ecosystem members

Are you looking to expand your networks or build your client base?

ICA works with aligned partners to hold events that bring together key decision-makers from the impact investing and business ecosystem, locally and internationally. We aim to provide an optimal space for you to promote your activities to a targeted audience.

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