15 November 2016
London, 14 November 2016: East Africa continues to experience robust PE activity and an increasingly strong exit environment according to the latest Spotlight on East Africa Private Equity (PE) research report by the African Private Equity and Venture Ass…
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London, 31 October 2016: Continued deal activity, more diversified exit routes and stable fundraising environment prove North Africa’s potential as an investment destination. The latest Spotlight on North Africa Private Equity (PE) compiled by the African…
Read more »12 October 2016
London, UK, Wednesday, 12th October 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) is pleased to announce that the 14th Annual AVCA Conference will be held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Monday, 3rd April – Wednesday, 5th April 2017…
Read more »19 September 2016
London, UK, Monday, 19 September 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) is pleased to announce that Abi Mustapha-Maduakor has joined the organization as acting Chief Operating Officer (COO). Abi takes over from Dara Owoyem…
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London, UK, Friday 16th September 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association is pleased to share that Research and Training Manager, Dr. Ponmile Osibo, moderated a discussion on private equity investment in Africa for Financier World…
Read more »24 August 2016
London, UK, Wednesday, 24th August 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) today announced the promotion of Dr. Ponmile Osibo to Manager, Research & Training. Ponmile joined AVCA in early 2012 as a Research Analyst. He …
Read more »30 June 2016
London, UK, 2 June 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) announced a series of changes to the leadership and membership of its Legal & Regulatory (L&R) Committee. Folake Elias-Adebowale, Partner at Udo Udoma &…
Read more »27 May 2016
London, UK, 27 May 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association is pleased to present a short video featuring highlights from our recently concluded 13th Annual Conference which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Watch the video bel…
Read more »26 May 2016
London, UK, Tuesday, 26 May 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) today announces that Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director, Dara Owoyemi has been appointed Special Adviser on Investment to Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, M…
Read more »27 April 2016
Private equity exits in Africa reached a nine-year high in 2015, even as firms held onto their investments longer due to economic uncertainty, according to data from EY and the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA).Private equity f…
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Strong correlation between private equity (PE) investments and increasing job creation across Africa has been identified in new research launched today by the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA). Analysis indicated that of the 19…
Read more »26 April 2016
Tuesday, 26th April 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) today presented a short video showing the far-reaching impact of private capital investment on the life of the typical African consumer. Unveiled on Day One of the…
Read more »22 April 2016
London, UK, Thursday, 21st April 2016: The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) today announced the launch of its newly inaugurated Sustainability Committee (Committee). On behalf of the Association, the advisory group will lead f…
Read more »15 March 2016
The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) today announces the appointment of Vicki Fuller, Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYCRF), to its Advisory Council. AVCA also announces the appointment …
Read more »02 February 2016
London, UK, 2 February 2016: 2015 proved to be another positive year for private equity in Africa, a new report from The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) shows. AVCA’s Annual African Private Equity (PE) Data Tracker reveals th…
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