This edition of the AVCA's Country Spotlight examines Nigeria's economic landscape, private capital ecosystem and investment trends across multiple asset classes. Discover why Nigeria remains a leading destination for private capital investment in Africa.

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.

Despite hosting 18% of the world’s population, Africa receives only 5% of global infrastructure investment. This report uncovers the private capital landscape and highlights where more investment is needed. Read the report to discover how private capital is driving Africa's infrastructure transformation.

A Comparative Analysis of Regulatory Sandboxes and Payment Service Providers

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.

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.

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).

This case study highlights African Infrastructure Investment Managers’ investment in Starsight Energy, a leading Commercial & Industrial solar power supplier in Africa. Starsight Energy delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solar solutions that help businesses reduce annual energy costs, boost energy efficiency, and improve their carbon footprints.

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.

AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of its latest report - Sector Snapshot: Infrastructure. The Snapshot provides a concise overview of private equity activity in the infrastructure sector from 2011 - 2016.

AVCA is pleased to announce the publication of its latest report - Sector Snapshot: Infrastructure. The Snapshot provides a concise overview of private equity activity in the infrastructure sector from 2012 -2015.

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.