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EAVCA represents private capital providers supporting businesses and enterprise to achieve their goals, catalyzing development and creating meaningful jobs across the region.

Our membership represents development finance institutions (DFIs), private equity and venture capital funds, family offices, impact investors among others.

Events

EAVCA 2026 Activity Calendar

Upcoming event | March 26

EAVCA Annual Awards and Gala Dinner

Partner events

Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 – Nairobi, Kenya

February 25 @ 8:00 am - February 26 @ 5:00 pm

Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 – Kigali, Rwanda

March 10 - March 12

News

News | Press release: January 28, 2026

XSML Capital closes African Rivers Fund IV at USD 142 million, exceeding its hard cap

January 28, 2026 – XSML Capital, a leading provider of growth capital to SMEs in African frontier markets, today announced the final close of African Rivers Fund IV (ARF IV) at US$ 142 million, exceeding its hard cap of US$ […]

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Membership

EAVCA’s membership comprises of fund managers and advisors across Africa, recognized for their delivery of economic value to the investee companies and shareholders.

Member profile

Adenia

Adenia Partners is a leading pan-African private equity firm founded in 2002. It specializes in control investments in promising African companies, focusing on sustainable growth, strong returns, and responsible practices. Key highlights: Raised $880M across 5 funds 30+ investments, 20 exits Sustained 17,000+ jobs 8 local offices across Africa Strong emphasis on ESG & Impact (IFC-aligned frameworks, PRI signatory, gender policy, etc.) Sectors include consumer retail, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, financial services, and more. Unlike Acumen's nonprofit "patient capital" model for poverty alleviation, Adenia is a commercial PE firm prioritizing financial performance alongside positive impact through hands-on transformation. For more detail about Acumen, its investment focus and portfolio, please visit www.adenia.com

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Research & Publications

EAVCA 2025 Conference Report – East Africa Rising: Balancing Risk, Return and Impact
EAVCA Private Capital Policy Monitor, 2025
Betting on East Africa’s Tourism – A PE Perspective EAVCA 2025