AVCA - The African Private Capital Association

The AVCA Conference is back – and it’s coming to Nigeria! 🇳🇬 Don’t miss the largest African private capital conference  📅 28 April – 2 May 2025  📍 Lagos, the powerhouse of Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem, sets the stage for forward-thinking, cutting-edge discussions and unparalleled networking for investors, industry leaders and innovators.   🚀 Secure Early Bird Tickets today!  Join the African private capital community for #AVCAWeekInLagos. 🔗 Register now: avcaconference.com  #AVCA2025 #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital

🌍 Progressive Policy Fuelling Investment in Francophone Africa The introduction of key regulations like Senegal’s Startup Act and investment codes in Côte d'Ivoire (2018), Rwanda (2021), and Benin (2022) have been instrumental in creating a favourable environment for growth and investment across the region. 📈 These progressive policies are setting the stage for a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🔗 Discover more about Francophone Africa in our latest regional report: https://lnkd.in/dkzyBU5C #FrancophoneAfrica #PrivateCapital #VentureCapital 

🚀 Francophone Africa’s Private Capital Landscape is Evolving Over the past few years, the region has seen a remarkable shift, with average annual deal volume nearly doubling—from 23 deals per year (2012–2020) to 44 deals per year (2021–2023). This surge highlights the growing investment potential and opportunities in Francophone Africa. 📈 🔗 Download the report in: English: https://lnkd.in/dkzyBU5C French: https://lnkd.in/eU2BuW3a #FrancophoneAfrica #PrivateCapital #VentureCapital

In 2024, we made great strides—from expanding our research footprint with new Regional Landscape reports on Southern and Francophone Africa, to hosting impactful events across Accra, Cape Town, Dakar, Lagos, London, and Nairobi. We also strengthened professional development through specialised masterclasses and launched the Knowledge Exchange Initiative to deepen capacity for domestic allocators. Here's to building on this momentum in 2025 as we continue to support Africa's private capital ecosystem. 🎉

🌍 Francophone Africa on the rise From 2021–2023, 7 of Africa’s top 15 economies were Francophone: Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, DRC, Djibouti, Guinea, Rwanda and Togo This region is driving remarkable growth and innovation on the continent, strengthening its position as a powerhouse in Africa’s economic transformation. 🚀 🔗 Download the report in: English: https://lnkd.in/dkzyBU5C French: https://lnkd.in/eU2BuW3a #FrancophoneAfrica #PrivateCapital #VentureCapital

🌍✨ Spotlight on Francophone Africa! AVCA's Head of Research, Nadia Kouassi Coulibaly, joined CNBC Africa to unpack the exciting developments shaping Francophone Africa. 🔗 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dDe5cNiy

🇳🇬 Why Lagos, Nigeria? Lagos exemplifies Africa’s resilience, innovation and boundless potential. ⭐️ Unicorns – Nigeria is the birthplace of five African unicorns 📈 VC Hotspot – Nigeria accounted for 19% of venture capital deal volume in 2023, leading investments in fintech, healthcare and emerging technologies. 🎭 Creative Powerhouse – From music to film and fashion, Nigeria’s creative industries are shaping cultural and economic narratives on a global scale. 🔗 Find out more and secure early bird tickets: avcaconference.com #AVCA2025 #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #AVCAWeekInLagos

📰 Voices of AVCA M. Mikael Hajjar, Founder and General Partner of P1 Ventures, shares insights into how the firm is driving Africa’s tech revolution. With a focus on empowering visionary founders in sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and AI, P1 Ventures is committed to scaling innovation and unlocking capital to fuel transformative growth. Learn how P1 Ventures’ bold investment strategies are shaping the future of African startups and driving sustainable, impactful change across the continent.

🚀 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 Venture capital has transformed from a nascent sector to a dominant force in Francophone Africa, accounting for 60% of deal activity between 2021 and H1 2024. This represents an eightfold increase in deal volume compared to pre-2016 levels—significantly outpacing the continent's twofold growth and highlighting the region's emerging prominence in Africa's investment landscape. 🔗 Download the report in: English: https://lnkd.in/dkzyBU5C French: https://lnkd.in/eU2BuW3a #FrancophoneAfrica #PrivateCapital #VentureCapital  

Thank you, Cape Town! The AVCA Connect: Southern Africa was a resounding success. We'd like to thank our sponsors Norton Rose Fulbright and everyone who joined us for the networking reception. It was great to reconnect with our members in the region and make new friends. Keep an eye on our events calendar to stay up to date on future AVCA Events: https://lnkd.in/dKvY23yH #AVCARegionals #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital