The AVCA Podcast

By AVCA – The African Private Capital Association

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Episodes: 60

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Formerly known as PE Talks Africa – a podcast about the trends and opportunities in Africa's private capital ecosystem. AVCA operates at the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private investment across the continent. As the pan-African industry body, we play a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry, acting as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact in Africa.

Episode Date
'Inside the Raise' How to Reach Final Close
Mar 26, 2026
Thematic Series | Courageous Capital: The Future of VC in African Tech 
Jan 27, 2026
Credit Where It’s Due: Turning Africa’s Risk Perception Into Resilience 
Nov 25, 2025
Building the Invisible Infrastructure: Kuunda’s Journey to Powering Africa’s Digital Lending Revolution
Nov 25, 2025
'Inside the Exit' Health Horizons: Lessons from an Impact Exit with Leapfrog Investments
Sep 24, 2025
Africa's Infrastructure in 2025: Rachel More-Oshodi on the M300 Summit
Mar 11, 2025
The Power of Storytelling in African Private Capital
Feb 07, 2025
Global Ambitions, Local Talent: On P1 Ventures' African Tech Mission
Jan 28, 2025
Backing Bold Entrepreneurs for Good: 10 Years of Novastar Ventures
Nov 28, 2024
In Conversation with Jerry Parkes, Injaro Investments – AVCA Quick-Fire Chats
Aug 28, 2024
In conversation with 'Tokunboh Ishmael, Alitheia Capital – AVCA Quick-Fire Chats
Jul 24, 2024
In Conversation with Chris Chijiutomi, British International Investments – AVCA Quick-Fire Chats
Jun 18, 2024
Impact Series - Sustainable Investments in Africa: The Playbook for Private Equity with Philipp Hein, DEG
Jun 17, 2024
"Current Affairs" Bridging Prosperity: The Rise of Mezzanine and Private Credit in Africa
May 10, 2024
'Impact Series' Safeguarding Success: Effective Ways to Support LPs and GPs Focused on Private Capital in Africa
Mar 27, 2024
'Current Affairs' Family Fortunes: The 3S Approach to Scaling Family-Owned Businesses in Africa
Mar 25, 2024
'Impact Series' Forestry for the Future: Growing a Greener Africa 
Mar 21, 2024
'Current Affairs' with KPMG: West Africa Doing The Deal
Feb 21, 2024
‘Current Affairs’ Transformation Of Technology: Navigating the Global Shift 
Jan 19, 2024
'Impact Series' Underserved Founders: Who, Why & How, and the Cost of Missed Opportunities
Nov 24, 2023
‘Inside The Deal’ Venturing into the Future: Technology, Innovation and A Greener Economy
Nov 24, 2023
'Impact Series' A Balanced Approach: Advancing Gender Equality and Zero Hunger
Oct 19, 2023
'Impact Series' Seeding Success: Bridging the Agricultural Funding Gap in Africa with Pearl Capital
Sep 14, 2023
The Power Of Partnership In Reaching First Close
Aug 25, 2023
Unlocking Opportunities for Private Capital in Africa: Navigating Global Uncertainty
May 25, 2023
'Impact Series' Breaking Barriers: Women Shaping the Future of Private Capital in Africa...and their one piece of advice to female fund managers
Mar 07, 2023
‘Exiting Africa’: How to execute 7 exits in 12 months with Mediterrania Capital Partners
Dec 22, 2022
'Food for Thought’ Series: Combatting the Effects of Climate Change with IFC
Oct 21, 2022
#SDG Series: SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (in collaboration with AG International)
Sep 29, 2022
Then and Now: Reflections on Private Capital in Africa
Aug 18, 2022
'Food for Thought' Series: Unpacking The Future of Food and Agriculture in Africa
Jul 25, 2022
In conversation with Ham Serunjogi: Becoming an African Unicorn
Jun 27, 2022
Growth and opportunities in Angolan capital markets
May 26, 2022
A majority ownership strategy for value creation in Africa
Jan 25, 2022
‘Catch Me If You Can’: Exploring the drivers of venture capital in Africa
Dec 16, 2021
AVCA COP26 Series #2: Funding the energy transition in Nigeria and West Africa
Oct 27, 2021
AVCA COP26 Series #1: On digital infrastructure and the energy transition in Africa
Oct 12, 2021
Catalysing private sector development to reduce poverty in Africa
Sep 15, 2021
Making healthcare affordable and accessible in Africa
Aug 11, 2021
Trends and opportunities in Nigeria's dairy industry
Jul 07, 2021
Value creation in African private equity
May 12, 2021
'Exiting Africa': Divesting During an Economic Downturn
Feb 10, 2021
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Portfolio Management: Value Creation During Uncertain Times
Jan 13, 2021
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Deal-making: Finding Opportunities Amid An Economic Crisis
Dec 09, 2020
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Fundraising: Looking At Alternative Sources Of Capital In Africa's Investment Industry
Nov 11, 2020
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Venture Capital in Africa: What has Changed with COVID-19
Oct 14, 2020
AVCA 2020 Focus Series - Africa's Private Investment Landscape: Macro & Micro Perspectives
Sep 23, 2020
Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Fund Manager Perspectives
Aug 26, 2020
Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Legal Considerations
Jul 29, 2020
Uniting Against the Impacts of COVID-19 - Investor Perspectives
Jun 24, 2020
Venture Capital: Driving Innovation in Africa
May 28, 2020
Blended Finance in Action
Apr 29, 2020
Going Against the Grain
Mar 25, 2020
Mobilising Local Capital
Feb 26, 2020
Spotlight on Africa’s Pioneer Investors
Jan 29, 2020
Alpha or Diversification - Either or Both?
Nov 27, 2019
Spotlight on Gender Inclusiveness
Oct 31, 2019
Why Africa? Why now?
Sep 24, 2019
A Good Company Always Attracts a Buyer
Aug 20, 2019
Private Credit – An Alternative Financing Solution?
Jul 16, 2019