Africa private equity venture capital 2026
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Best countries to invest in Africa 2026
The best African countries to invest and do business in 2026 ranked by governance quality, business environment, growth trajectory and sector opportunity. From Mauritius and Rwanda to South Africa and Kenya, this is…
Rwanda lands Elsewedy Electric and Schneider at CEO Forum
Rwanda signed investment agreements with Elsewedy Electric for a smart meters manufacturing plant, technical university, logistics hub and Kigali…
Africa startup investors at five-year low
Only 162 unique investors participated in African startup deals in the first four months of 2026, down 26% year on year and the lowest since 2021,…
Africa CEO Forum opens in Kigali: scale or fail
The 13th Africa CEO Forum opened in Kigali on May 14 with 2,800 delegates, six heads of state and the theme “Scale or Fail: Why Africa Must Embrace…
African stock exchanges: the complete guide for 2026
Africa has more than 25 active stock exchanges. This guide covers the continent’s major capital markets, their size and liquidity, key listed…
Africa CEO Forum opens May 14 in Kigali
The 13th Africa CEO Forum opens in Kigali on May 14 and 15, 2026 with over 2,500 private and public sector leaders, directly following the Africa…
Secha Capital closes on $40m to back SA’s real economy
South Africa’s Secha Capital reached the second close of its $40 million Fund II with E Squared Investments joining as a new backer, as the black,…
AVCA Nairobi: local capital rises as exits hit record
The 22nd Annual AVCA Conference concluded in Nairobi on April 30 with over 800 investors, record 2025 venture exits, 30% growth in private debt…
Africa startups raise $705m as debt beats equity
African startups raised $705 million in Q1 2026, up 26.5% year on year, with Egypt leading at $190 million. For the first time, debt overtook equity…
Africa PE beats VC for first time since 2019
Private equity overtook venture capital in Africa for the first time since 2019 in Q1 2026, as Ecofin Agency data shows DFIs now provide 81.5% of…