Research & Publications
4 December 2024
Private Capital Regional Landscape: Francophone Africa
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$4.8bn across 356 private capital deals.
Research & Publications
4 December 2024
Panorama du Capital-Investissement Régionale - Afrique Francophone
Le rapport Panorama du Capital-Investissement Régionale : Afrique Francophone examine les moteurs de la croissance de l'écosystème d'investissement de la région et les opportunités qui émergent sur ses divers marchés. Entre 2012 et le premier semestre 2024, l'Afrique Francophone a attiré 4,8 Md$ à travers 356 opérations de capital-investissement.
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
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
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.