The Deal Room promises to be a hub of innovation, collaboration, and investment, underscoring EWA’s commitment to empowering Africa’s next generation of creative tech leaders.
Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) presents the 2025 Deal Room, designed to empower tech and creative startups to secure funding, perfect investor-ready pitches, and scale their impact.
EWA is Africa’s leading multi-sector creative summit, convening over 53,000 attendees and 240+ speakers across industries. At the heart of this year’s summit, the Deal Room will offer a three-day accelerator followed by a final Demo Day, where founders and creatives sharpen their business models and refine investor-ready pitches. They will also connect directly with investors and institutions shaping the future of Africa’s $20 billion creative economy.
Proven impact and success stories
Since its inception, the Deal Room has catalysed critical investments and partnerships, raising over $1 million for participating startups. Success stories include Esosa, a travel-tech platform serving the African diaspora; Taghub, an AI-powered influencer marketing network; and Synewave, a revenue-sharing platform empowering music artists.
Who should attend the 2025 Deal Room?
Founders and co-founders of tech ventures tailored to the creative and entertainment sectors (music, film, design, live events, fashion, publishing).
Builders of platforms or tools driving distribution, monetisation, analytics, fan engagement, or funding.
Creatives-turned-entrepreneurs developing tech-enabled solutions for the creative economy.
Investors, industry leaders, and global stakeholders shaping the future of Africa’s creative markets.
Save the dates & secure your spot
The EWA 2025 Deal Room will take place at Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 18 – 23, 2025. To apply and join a dynamic line up of creators, innovators, and industry leaders shaping the future of entertainment across the continent, visit: ewafrica.com/apply.
