Navigate Africa’s Private Capital Landscape in 2025
Produced in partnership with the East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA), the Stears Private Capital in Africa Activity Report: Q1 2025 delivers an in-depth analysis of private capital activity across the continent in Q1 2025. This report equips fund managers, investors, and corporate decision-makers with critical data to navigate Africa’s evolving investment landscape.
What’s Inside the Report?
- Quarterly Market Analysis: Quarter-on-quarter comparisons of transaction activity in Africa.
- Unique East Africa Insights: Deep dives into local funding trends in East Africa.
- Regional Dynamics: Southern Africa leads with 37% of transactions, while East and West Africa follow closely.
- Sectoral Insights: Granular analysis of sector and sub-sector investment activity across multiple regions.
- Exit Highlights: Noteworthy trade sales including Alitheia Capital and Goodwell’s 3x Naira return from Baobab Nigeria, and Amethis’ exit from Merec Industries to UAE-based Invictus.
- Equity vs. Debt Financing: Explore the dominance of equity and how debt financing is shaping specific sectors.
- Robust M&A coverage: Trend and spot analysis of M&A activity on the continent.
- Artificial Intelligence Spotlight: A review of investments in Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) space.
Why Read This Report?
- Actionable Insights: Understand the trends shaping private capital flows in Africa.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Identify the sectors, regions, and financing structures driving growth.
- Expert Analysis: Leverage the depth and accuracy of Stears' proprietary data.
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