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
23 May 2023
Climate Financing in Africa: Strategies for the Future
We are delighted to present Climate Financing in Africa: Strategies for the Future: a joint report by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) in partnership with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).
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
4 April 2017
2017 Africa Sustainability Study: ESG, Job Creation and Job Quality 
AVCA is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of the Africa Sustainability Study. The 2017 edition evaluates private equity’s contribution to and implementation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, job creation, and job quality improvements in Africa.
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 November 2016
AVCA Spotlight on North Africa Private Equity
AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of the Spotlight on North Africa Private Equity. The report provides a summary of recent private equity transactions, exits and fundraising activity in the region. Our findings reveal that 156 PE deals were completed in the region between 2007 and 2014 with a combined value of US$5.3bn.
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.
Research & Publications
2 April 2016
Africa Sustainability Study: Job Creation
AVCA is pleased to announce the release of the inaugural Africa Sustainability Study: Job Creation. The study highlights the impact of Africa’s private equity industry on the development of the African continent by quantifying job creation in private equity-backed companies.
Research & Publications
1 November 2015
AVCA Spotlight on North Africa Private Equity
AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of the Spotlight on North Africa Private Equity. The report provides a summary of recent private equity transactions, exits and fundraising activity in the region. Our findings reveal that 156 PE deals were completed in the region between 2007 and 2014 with a combined value of US$5.3bn.