PAST EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
START-UP NIGHT! AFRICA - London, 26 April 2018
In association with: Standard Bank, Wealth International
Connecting Africa's Women Brand Builders To The World
Start-up Night! Africa, London took place on 26 April 2018 at the Oxo Tower, in association with Standard Bank, Wealth International. 9 High growth potential women brand builders who are taking their business global got to present and pitch to an audience of over 250 influential investors, buyers, distributors, media specialists and potential collaborators.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
EVENT MEDIA COVERAGE
PITCH SESSIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Pitch Session 1 - L-R: Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Kim Addison, Adele Dejak, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, Swaady Martin
Pitch Session 2 - L-R: Mimi Shodeinde, Eva Sonaike, Afua Dabanka, Hazel Aggrey-Orleans
Leading Brand Builders Panel - L-R: Margaret Hirsch, Bernie de le Cuona, Brenda Wilkinson
Opening Presentations - Will Thorpe, CEO of Standard Bank Wealth International and Melanie Hawken, founder of Lionesses of Africa
FEATURED WOMEN BRAND BUILDERS
Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Founder of Gorilla Conservation Coffee (Uganda)
A high impact coffee brand from Uganda, saving the endangered gorilla's one sip at a time.
Kim Addison
Co-founder of '57 Chocolate (Ghana)
A ground-breaking, artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate brand, creating added value for Ghana, the world's second largest cocoa exporter.
Adèle Dejak
Founder of Adèle Dejak (Kenya)
A premium brand of ethical and handcrafted fashion jewellery and accessories from Kenya.
Akosua Afriyie-Kumi
Founder of AAKS (Ghana)
A luxury handbag brand from Ghana built on authenticity and ethical values.
Swaady Martin
Founder of Yswara (South Africa)
A social enterprise transforming African agricultural commodities into luxury products.
Mimi Shodeinde
Founder of Miminat (UK)
A contemporary African inspired furniture and home accessories brand.
Eva Sonaike
Founder of Eva Sonaike (UK)
A London-based lifestyle company creating beautiful African inspired, luxurious accessories for interior design.
Afua Dabanka
Co-founder of Monaa and Mosaique (Ghana)
Handcrafted African inspired shoe and accessory brands.
Hazel Aggrey Orleans
Founder of Eki Orleans (UK)
A luxury African printed silk design brand.
START-UP NIGHT! AFRICA, LONDON - PHOTO GALLERY
