The Q1 2025 Stears Private Capital in Africa Report analyses African private market transactions for Q1 2025. It examines key trends in private investments, providing valuable insights for fund managers and corporate decision-makers on the countries, industries, and companies attracting private capital.
The Q1 2025 Stears Private Capital in Africa Report has been produced in partnership with the East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA).
East Africa Insights: Notable Fund Managers
East Africa remains a premier destination in Africa for PE, VC, and DFI investment, ranking 2nd in 2024 (36% of deals) and maintaining 2nd place in Q1 2025 (34% of deals). It is worth analysing the fund managers that played significant roles in East Africa’s private capital market this quarter: Alterra Capital Partners and Inua Capital.
Alterra Capital Partners: Alterra was a prominent player in the region, involved in East Africa’s most notable exit as Actis exited Java House to Alterra Capital Partners and Phatisa Fund
