This special report presents an exploration of the effects of currency volatility and political uncertainty on the African private equity industry, and provides insights into the strategies adopted by fund managers active on the continent to address the risks and capture the opportunities involved. It features views and experiences collected through a survey and interviews conducted with industry practitioners.

AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of the 2017 Exit Study, How private equity investors create value. Presented by EY and AVCA, the study examines PE exits between 2007–16 using data drawn from both public sources and confidential interviews with former PE owners of exited businesses.