Last week, we hosted the Managing Exits Masterclass as part of our AVCA Regionals: West Africa event in Lagos. Thank you to our sponsor, Banwo & Ighodalo, and to all the private capital professionals who joined us. Special thanks to Peter Tropper for facilitating a practical and impactful session on strategic exit planning. The session covered key areas such as identifying optimal timing and evaluating exit strategies, with participants engaging in real-life case studies and interactive exercises aimed at optimising value and ensuring successful exits. Join us for the next regional event in South Africa: https://lnkd.in/dzumYRYE
AVCA - The African Private Capital Association
Investment Management
We champion diverse sources of private capital in Africa, through training, events, research, and advocacy.
About us
AVCA: Promoting private investment in Africa AVCA – The African Private Capital Association is the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private capital investment in Africa. As the pan-African industry body, AVCA plays a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry and acts as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact of private capital in Africa. AVCA represents a community of capital allocators, investors, fund managers, advisors, entrepreneurs and professional services committed to our shared vision of a prosperous Africa that is sustainable, inclusive, and innovative.
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https://avca.africa/
External link for AVCA - The African Private Capital Association
- Industry
- Investment Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Research, Events, Advocacy, and Training
Locations
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Primary
37 North Row (Third Floor)
London, W1K 6DH, GB
Employees at AVCA - The African Private Capital Association
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Shruti Chandrasekhar
Experienced VC & PE investor | Board Member
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Esther Merino
Senior Event Professional
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Persia Castellani
Enabling Private Investment in Africa through marketing, communication, branding and storytelling
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Raj Kulasingam
Senior Counsel @ Dentons (aka largest law firm in the 🌎) | Venture Investor @ SM River/V&R | Angel Investor of the Year @ 500 Startups | VC…
Updates
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Q3 2024 saw a drop in Late-Stage Investment. Read the full Q3 2024 Venture Capital Activity in Africa report: https://lnkd.in/d9gas9YX
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Join us in Cape Town in two weeks for our signature networking reception, AVCA Connect. Engage with industry stakeholders and build connections in the Southern African region. Complimentary for AVCA Members and qualified Limited Partners. Sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright | https://lnkd.in/dzumYRYE #SuperReturnAfrica #PrivateCapital
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Yesterday, we hosted the AVCA Regionals: Francophone Africa in Dakar. Thank you to our sponsor, Kasada Capital Management, and all the private capital professionals and industry leaders who joined us. The day featured engaging discussions on the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping private capital investment in Senegal and Francophone Africa, complemented by AVCA's latest insights from the forthcoming Regional Landscape Report. We wrapped up with our signature networking reception, AVCA Connect, where attendees engaged with new and old connections. Find out about the next regional event in South Africa: https://lnkd.in/dzumYRYE #PrivateCapital #FrancophoneAfrica #VentureCapital
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Le Panorama Régional du Capital-investissement : la publication du rapport dédié à l'Afrique Francophone à paraitre dans quelques jours ! Second de notre série régionale, ce rapport souligne l'importance croissante de l'Afrique Francophone dans le paysage de l'investissement en Afrique. 7 des 15 premières économies africaines entre 2021 et 2023 étaient Francophones-Bénin, Côte d'Ivoire, RDC, Djibouti, Guinée, Rwanda et Togo. Le rapport fournit une analyse complète des tendances en matière d'investissement dans cette région dynamique à forte croissance. Abonnez-vous à la newsletter de l'AVCA pour la publication du rapport : https://lnkd.in/exFaDK7H
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The Private Capital Regional Landscape: Francophone Africa report launches in a few days! As the second in our regional series, this report underscores the growing significance of Francophone Africa in the investment landscape. 7 of Africa’s top 15 economies between 2021 and 2023 were Francophone – Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, DRC, Djibouti, Guinea, Rwanda and Togo. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the investment trends across this dynamic high-growth region. Subscribe to the AVCA newsletter for the report launch: https://lnkd.in/exFaDK7H
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Je suis ravi de participer au Briefing Afrique Francophone de l’AVCA à Dakar ! 📅 Rejoignez-nous le jeudi 21 novembre 2024 📍 Pullman Dakar Teranga, Sénégal Ce briefing réunira des leaders du secteur pour discuter de la classe d’actifs du capital-investissement et mettre en lumière les opportunités d’investissement au Sénégal et en Afrique Francophone. Le briefing sera suivi de la réception de Networking emblématique de l’AVCA, #AVCAConnect. Inscrivez-vous et découvrez-en plus : https://lnkd.in/e-_Ksatk À bientôt ! Avec: Mouhamed Arnaud Coumba AVCA - The African Private Capital Association
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I’m delighted to be speaking at the AVCA Francophone Briefing! 📅 Join us on Thursday, 21st November 2024 📍 Pullman Dakar Teranga, Senegal The briefing will bring together industry leaders to discuss the private capital asset class and highlight investment opportunities across Senegal and Francophone Africa. The briefing will be followed by AVCA’s signature networking reception, #AVCAConnect. Register and find out more: https://lnkd.in/e-_Ksatk See you there! With: Mouhamed Arnaud Coumba AVCA - The African Private Capital Association
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AVCA - The African Private Capital Association reposted this
I’m delighted to be speaking at the AVCA Francophone Briefing! 📅 Join us on Thursday, 21st November 2024 📍 Pullman Dakar Teranga, Senegal The briefing will bring together industry leaders to discuss the private capital asset class and highlight investment opportunities across Senegal and Francophone Africa. Register and find out more: https://lnkd.in/ebQcXVkw See you there! With: Coumba Sarr, Patrice Backer, Mouhamed KEBE
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AVCA - The African Private Capital Association reposted this
I’m delighted to be speaking at the AVCA Francophone Briefing! 📅 Join us on Thursday, 21st November 2024 📍 Pullman Dakar Teranga, Senegal The briefing will bring together industry leaders to discuss the private capital asset class and highlight investment opportunities across Senegal and Francophone Africa. The briefing will be followed by AVCA’s signature networking reception, #AVCAConnect. Register and find out more: https://lnkd.in/djrQMRue See you there!