AVCA has released its 2024 African Private Capital Activity Report, providing insights into the evolving investment landscape across the continent. Drawing on proprietary data across fundraising, investments, and exits, the report affirms the strength and maturity of Africa’s private capital ecosystem despite persistent global macroeconomic headwinds.

For Women's History Month, we spotlight Annemarie van Duijn who is advocating for increased capital flows into African markets, emphasising principled leadership in maintaining gender equality initiatives, and demonstrating how authentic career paths strengthen purpose-driven investment strategies.

For Women's History Month, we amplify the bold voices shaping private capital in Africa. A spotlight on Laura Davis who is driving investment into overlooked markets beyond traditional hubs, championing gender-smart investing, and building sustainable venture ecosystems across the continent.

For Women's History Month, we spotlight Fatoumata Bâ who is championing gender-lens investing across Africa through Janngo Capital, investing in women-led tech startups and reframing opportunity in healthcare, education and financial inclusion, while advocating for intentional capital allocation to close Africa's US$42bn gender funding gap.

For Women's History Month, we amplify the bold voices shaping private capital in Africa. A spotlight on Dina El Shenoufy who is transforming MENA's venture ecosystem by raising seed investment standards and advocating financial inclusivity.

For Women's History Month, we amplify the bold voices shaping private capital in Africa. A spotlight on Eva Warigia who is pioneering sustainable forestry investment while championing diversity in Africa's natural capital sector.

We spoke with Rachel More-Oshodi, CEO and Managing Director of ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment Limited, who recently participated in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. Rachel shared her insights on Africa's infrastructure landscape, particularly addressing findings from AVCA's report, 'Private Capital Investment in Africa's Infrastructure'.

Over 600 million Africans lack access to electricity. The Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit set a bold target: delivering power to 300 million people by 2030. With US$50bn+ pledged and major policy reforms in motion, private capital is pivotal in reshaping Africa’s energy landscape.

The Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) space have seen significant strides in Nigeria in recent years.  The past decade has seen a surge in these investments, resulting in over 450 reported deals in 2023 and a total deal value surpassing $5.9 billion, as highlighted in the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association’s (AVCA) 2023 Africa Private Equity Activity Report.