Research & Publications
31 March 2025
2024 Venture Capital in Africa Report
2024 was a challenging year for Africa’s venture capital ecosystem, registering a 22% drop in deal value and a 28% decline in deal volume—outstripping every other region in scale. This report provides an overview of the current events shaping Africa's startup investment landscape, including the entrepreneurial and venture activity seen on the continent.
Research & Publications
24 February 2025
Private Capital Investment in Africa’s Infrastructure
Despite hosting 18% of the world’s population, Africa receives only 5% of global infrastructure investment. This report uncovers the private capital landscape and highlights where more investment is needed. Read the report to discover how private capital is driving Africa's infrastructure transformation.
Research & Publications
16 March 2023
Annual Review 2022
We are proud to share our 2022 Annual Review: an insight into AVCA’s evolution, our strategic framework, challenges and accomplishments over the past two years.
Research & Publications
31 October 2022
Q3 2022 Industry Quarterly Review
We are delighted to present the Q3 2022 Industry Quarterly Review, the second edition in a new data driven publication series highlighting the key trends defining Africa’s private capital landscape.
Research & Publications
31 August 2022
SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
This case study highlights African Infrastructure Investment Managers’ investment in Starsight Energy, a leading Commercial & Industrial solar power supplier in Africa. Starsight Energy delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solar solutions that help businesses reduce annual energy costs, boost energy efficiency, and improve their carbon footprints.
Research & Publications
3 August 2022
Industry Quarterly Review
We are delighted to present the inaugural Industry Quarterly Review, a new data-driven publication series highlighting the key trends defining Africa’s private capital landscape. Drawing on AVCA’s latest Research, the Industry Quarterly Review is designed to demonstrate the breadth and impact of our industry with a regular roundup of the preceding quarter’s industry news, market activity and regulatory reform.
Research & Publications
4 April 2017
Sector Snapshot: Infrastructure 
AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of its latest report - Sector Snapshot: Infrastructure. The Snapshot provides a concise overview of private equity activity in the infrastructure sector from 2011 - 2016.
Research & Publications
1 October 2016
Sector Snapshot: Infrastructure
AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of its latest report - Sector Snapshot: Infrastructure. The Snapshot provides a concise overview of private equity activity in the infrastructure sector from 2012 -2015.