New Africa Capital Champions Awards 2026
The New Africa Capital Champions Awards 2026, will be held on March 13, 2026, in Accra, Ghana. The prestigious ceremony will serve as the grand finale of the New Africa Capital Forum (NACF) 2026.
The New Africa Capital Champions Awards honour individuals and institutions shaping Africa’s financial future through innovation, investment, and impact. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements across venture capital, private equity, finance, entrepreneurship, and economic development, spotlighting those who are driving inclusive growth and sustainable transformation across the continent.
Serving as a powerful platform, NACCA recognises Capital Champions—visionaries whose leadership and initiatives empower African enterprises, scale social and economic impact, and accelerate the continent’s journey toward prosperity and self- reliance.
Nomination Process
Nominations are open from Tuesday, 25 November 2025, to the public worldwide. Individuals, businesses, and organisations can be nominated in up to three (3) award categories.
- The nominee’s full details
- The award category
- A short justification (maximum 500 words) describing the nominee’s
achievements and impact
New Africa Capital Champions Awards - Categories
- African Capital Champion of the Year (Overall Grand Award)
- Young Capital Leader of the Year
- Private Equity Firm of the Year
- Venture Capital Firm of the Year
- Fintech for Capital Access Award
- Diaspora Investment Champion of the Year
- Ecosystem Builder Award
- Green Investment Award
- Deal of the Year Award
- Startup of the Year
Seize the Opportunity: Sponsor NACF 2026
Position your brand at the forefront of Africa’s financial innovation. As a sponsor, you’ll showcase your leadership in shaping the continent’s investment landscape, demonstrating your commitment to collective growth, sustainable progress, and capital market development.