Why is Africa’s Private Equity Market Capturing Less than 1% of GDP in Deal Volumes?

Private equity investment in Africa remains significantly low, capturing less than 1% of its GDP in deal volumes despite strong entrepreneurial activity. This stark financing gap, exemplified by US$6.4 billion in African private equity deals in 2023 compared to the EU's US$455 billion, highlights a major development challenge for the continent.

Unstoppable Africa 2025: Africa’s AI Ambitions and Digital Future Go Global

The second day of Unstoppable Africa 2025 in New York highlighted groundbreaking projects set to position Africa at the forefront of global innovation, particularly in AI infrastructure and digital transformation, with a focus on local solutions and homegrown economic growth.

Private capital key to closing Kenya’s telecom gap, CSquared CEO

Kenya's telecom sector is experiencing a significant financing shortfall, presenting both challenges and opportunities for private investors to drive digital inclusion and sustainable infrastructure growth, according to CSquared CEO Ian Paterson.

Kenya urges Africa to tap private funding for infrastructure

Kenya, represented by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urged African nations at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers to prioritize private sector funding for infrastructure. This strategic shift towards Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) aims to circumvent dwindling traditional debt options and bolster the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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Aavishkaar Capital’s US$250 mn Fund Backs Horizon Group Africa to Scale Operations

Aavishkaar Capital has made its fourth investment in Africa, backing Horizon Group Africa, a spice processor, with a loan from its Global Supply Chain Support Fund (GSCSF).