Are you interested in startups, but not sure how to get involved? Are you interested in exciting angel investment opportunities?

Join us for an exclusive evening of innovation and investment either in person at SU LaunchLab or remotely from the comfort of your home. The event will be hosted by Stellenbosch University LaunchLab in partnership with Tanga Angels, an investment syndicate backing Founders and Alumni from Africa’s best Universities and Innovation Centres.

You’ll meet cutting-edge founders, hear how SU has built Africa’s most valuable university startup portfolio (now worth nearly R1.5 billion) and explore opportunities to invest in standout  SU LaunchLab companies through Tanga Angels’ investment community (https://tangaventures.com/).

Event Details
Date: 21 January 2026
Time: 17:00–20:00
Location: SU LaunchLab or join remotely.
Light refreshments will be served for those attending in-person.

Agenda Highlights

Welcome from SU LaunchLab and Tanga Angels
Panel discussion with leading Africa-focused VCs and founders on the opportunities and challenges of early-stage investing in Africa. 

Confirmed panelists include:

• Calvin Rupango (VC investor, Tanga Angels and Ajim Capital)
• Tamala Manda (VC investor, Hlayisani Capital)
• Dominic Nicholas (CEO, Immobazyme)

Closing talk on the future for university innovation in Africa and the opportunity for Angel investors from SU LaunchLab and Tanga Angels

About SU LaunchLab
We’ve backed 40+ research-led startups across agritech, healthtech, and cleantech, and we’re just getting started

This is a unique opportunity to get behind the next generation of Maties entrepreneurs as an angel investor.

Request your invitation here.