Research & Publications
31 October 2024
Q3 2024 Private Capital Activity in Africa
287 private capital deals were concluded in Africa in 2024 YTD, just shy of the 5-year average of 294 deals despite an 11% YoY decline. The volume highlights Africa’s sustained investment appeal despite global headwinds.
Research & Publications
31 October 2024
Q3 2024 Venture Capital Activity in Africa
African venture capital took a hit in 2024. Q3 saw only US$507mn across 108 deals, marking a steep drop in both deal volume and value. Year-to-date, funding stands at US$1.2bn across 313 deals.
Research & Publications
16 September 2024
Q2 2024 Private Capital Activity in Africa
This series offers an overview of Africa's Private Capital Activity, with this report highlighting key trends in investments, exits, and fundraising observed during the second quarter of 2024.
Research & Publications
20 August 2024
Q2 2024 Venture Capital Activity in Africa
Exclusive insights into the development and global comparison of venture capital in Africa; exploring the regions and sectors leading venture capital deals across the continent.
Research & Publications
29 May 2024
Q1 2024 Venture Capital Activity in Africa
This series offers a collection of exclusive insights spotlighting the development and global comparison of venture capital in Africa; exploring the regions and sectors leading venture capital deals across the continent.
Research & Publications
29 May 2024
Q1 2024 Private Capital Activity in Africa
This series offers an overview of Africa's Private Capital Activity, with this report highlighting key trends in investments, exits, and fundraising observed during the first quarter of 2024.
Research & Publications
31 March 2024
2023 African Private Captial Activity Report
The report provides analysis on the latest trends of fundraising, investments, and exits within African Private Capital Activity in Africa, shedding light on the recent developments that took place during 2023. 
Research & Publications
19 March 2024
2023 Venture Capital in Africa Report
This report offers a collection of exclusive insights spotlighting the development of and global comparison for venture capital in Africa; exploring the regions and sectors leading venture capital deals across the continent.
Research & Publications
9 November 2023
Q3 2023 Venture Capital Activity in Africa
This report offers a collection of exclusive insights spotlighting the development of and global comparison for venture capital in Africa; exploring the regions and sectors leading venture capital deals across the continent.
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
7 August 2023
2023 Q1-Q2 Private Capital Activity in Africa
The report offers a comprehensive overview of the African Private Capital Activity in in a global context, shedding light on the recent developments that took place during an eventful first half of 2023.
Research & Publications
1 August 2023
Q1-Q2 2023 Venture Capital Activity in Africa
This report offers a collection of exclusive insights spotlighting the development of and global comparison for venture capital in Africa; exploring the regions and sectors leading venture capital deals across 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
20 April 2023
Venture Capital in Africa Report 2022
We are delighted to share our fourth edition of the 2022 AVCA Venture Capital in Africa report presenting an overview of the venture capital ecosystem. It provides an analysis of the latest trends and development of Africa’s start-up investment landscape and the profile of the investors active on the continent. 
Research & Publications
19 April 2022
Venture Capital in Africa: Third Edition
2021 AVCA’s Venture Capital in Africa report presents an overview of the venture capital ecosystem. It provides an analysis of the latest trends and development of Africa’s start-up investment landscape and the profile of the investors active on the continent.
Research & Publications
7 July 2021
Venture Capital in Africa: Second Edition
We are pleased to present the second edition of AVCA's Venture Capital in Africa report, a study of Africa's venture capital deal activity and investors' profile from 2014 to 2020. This report also features investment case studies from AfricInvest and TPG Growth.
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
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
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.