The 2024 African Private Capital Activity Report reveals a resilient and evolving industry that has continued to mature despite global economic headwinds. The report shows significant growth in multiple areas: fundraising more than doubled to US$4.0bn (the third highest final close value on the continent in the last decade), deal volume grew by 8% year-over-year, and exit activity increased by 47%.

The AVCA Investors Sentiment & Outlook report offers valuable insights into how Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs) view the African private capital landscape for 2025, revealing a measured optimism tempered by global and regional challenges.

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.

This report examines the drivers of growth in the region’s investment ecosystem and the opportunities emerging across its diverse markets. Between 2012 and H1 2024, Francophone Africa has attracted US$4.8bn across 356 private capital deals.

Le rapport Panorama du Capital-Investissement Régionale : Afrique Francophone examine les moteurs de la croissance de l'écosystème d'investissement de la région et les opportunités qui émergent sur ses divers marchés. Entre 2012 et le premier semestre 2024, l'Afrique Francophone a attiré 4,8 Md$ à travers 356 opérations de capital-investissement.

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This report presents the private equity and venture capital performance across Africa in Q4 2020. The publication was produced by Cambridge Associates in collaboration with AVCA

This report presents the private equity and venture capital performance across Africa in Q4 2020. The publication was produced by Cambridge Associates in collaboration with AVCA

A summary of the key findings and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Q1 2017 African PE & VC Performance Benchmark, published by AVCA exclusively for AVCA members.

AVCA is pleased to announce the release of the African PE & VC Performance Benchmark (Q1 2017), produced by Cambridge Associates, in collaboration with AVCA.

AVCA is pleased to announce the release of the final 2016 African PE & VC Performance Benchmark, produced by Cambridge Associates, in collaboration with AVCA.

A summary of the key findings and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the final 2016 African PE & VC Performance Benchmark (Q4), published by AVCA exclusively for AVCA members.

A summary of the key findings and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the African PE & VC Performance Benchmark, published by AVCA exclusively for AVCA members.

A summary of the key findings and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the African PE & VC Performance Benchmark, published by AVCA exclusively for AVCA members.

AVCA is pleased to announce the release of the latest African PE & VC Performance Benchmark, produced by Cambridge Associates, in collaboration with AVCA.

AVCA is pleased to announce the release of the latest African PE & VC Performance Benchmark, produced by Cambridge Associates, in collaboration with AVCA.

This is the first quarterly report of the Cambridge Associates LLC African Private Equity and Venture Capital Index, a collaboration between the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) and Cambridge Associates, the global investment advisor that maintains databases and tracks performance data of private investments around the world.