Research & Publications
19 December 2023
2023 African Private Capital Industry Survey
This marks the third edition of the AVCA’s Private Capital Industry Survey, offering a comprehensive exploration of the perspectives, plans, preferences, and expectations of 88 investors, including both Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs) actively involved in Africa’s private capital industry.
Research & Publications
12 September 2023
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS IN AFRICA:
A Comparative Analysis of Regulatory Sandboxes and Payment Service Providers
Research & Publications
24 May 2023
Funds and Fund Management Services in Africa: Part 1
by Kigali International Finance Centre (KIFC) in partnership with AVCA. We are delighted to introduce the ‘’Funds and Fund Management Services in Africa’’ Report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of Africa’s private capital ecosystem, presents the breadth of investment opportunities available, and finally explores the range of International Financial Centres(IFCs) that serve the continent.
Research & Publications
24 May 2023
Funds and Fund Management Services in Africa: Part 2
by Kigali International Finance Centre (KIFC) in partnership with AVCA. We are delighted to introduce the ‘’Funds and Fund Management Services in Africa’’ Report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of Africa’s private capital ecosystem, presents the breadth of investment opportunities available, and finally explores the range of International Financial Centres(IFCs) that serve the continent.
Research & Publications
20 April 2022
AVCA Country Snapshot: Senegal
This edition of the AVCA's Country Snapshot provides a sector analysis of Senegal's business climate, private capital investment evolution, liberal investing landscape, deals and exits. Discover how the Senegalese economic outlook compares to the rest of West Africa.
Research & Publications
15 April 2021
2021 African Private Equity Industry Survey
AVCA is pleased to present the second edition of the African Private Equity Industry Survey, a study that provides insight into how both LPs and GPs are evaluating the African private equity industry.
Research & Publications
31 October 2017
AVCA 2017 Annual Limited Partner Survey
AVCA is delighted to present the fourth edition of the AVCA Limited Partner (LP) Survey, which examines global investor views about private equity in Africa and return expectations in an evolving industry. Given the evolving global geopolitical landscape, it is more important than ever to undertake investor outreach in order to identify consensus views that will impact our industry. This year’s report finds that despite its challenges, LPs continue to see the appeal of African private equity.
Research & Publications
23 March 2017
AVCA Country Snapshot: Côte d'Ivoire
AVCA is delighted to announce the publication of the Country Snapshot: Côte d'Ivoire. Drawing on data from AVCA’s proprietary databases, the Snapshot provides a broad overview of the private equity landscape in Côte d'Ivoire.
Research & Publications
26 January 2017
AVCA Spotlight on West Africa Private Equity 
AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of the Spotlight on West Africa Private Equity. The report provides a summary of recent private equity transactions and exits in the region between 2010 and 2016 H1. Our findings reveal that 249 PE deals were completed in West Africa, with a combined value of US$5.4bn.
Research & Publications
28 April 2016
AVCA Limited Partner Survey
AVCA is pleased to announce the release of the third edition of its Limited Partner Survey, which provides insights into the views, plans and expectations of a diverse range of LPs from across the globe.
Research & Publications
1 November 2015
AVCA Spotlight on West Africa Private Equity 
AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of the Spotlight on West Africa Private Equity. The report provides a summary of recent private equity transactions, exits and fundraising activity in the region. Our findings reveal that 311 PE deals were recorded in the region since 2007 with a total deal value of US$6.1bn.
Research & Publications
25 April 2015
AVCA Limited Partner Survey
AVCA is pleased to present the second edition of the Limited Partner Survey. The purpose of this report is to provide stakeholders with views, plans and expectations on private equity in Africa from the Limited Partner’s (LP’s) across the globe.