Private Capital
Private Capital Report Q1 2025
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. From transaction volumes and deal sizes to sector-specific trends and M&A activity, this report provides the intelligence needed to navigate Africa's evolving investment landscape.
What's Inside the Report?
Quarterly Market Analysis: Quarter-on-quarter comparisons of transaction activity in Africa, with detailed breakdowns by region, sector, and deal size.
Unique East Africa Insights: Deep dives into local funding trends in East Africa, produced in partnership with EAVCA.
Regional Dynamics: Southern Africa leads with 37% of transactions, while East and West Africa follow closely, revealing shifting patterns in deal flow across the continent.
Sectoral Insights: Granular analysis of sector and sub-sector investment activity across multiple regions, identifying where capital is concentrating.
Exit Highlights: Noteworthy trade sales including Alitheia Capital and Goodwell's 3x Naira return from Baobab Nigeria, and other liquidity events shaping the market.
Artificial Intelligence Spotlight: A review of investments in Africa's artificial intelligence space, tracking the emerging applied AI funding wave.
