Research

Harnessing the transformative power of AI in Africa

Africa is at an inflection point, when smart technologies hold the potential to make a real difference to people’s lives. A co-ordinated, integrated approach to the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) strategies can propel sustainable and equitable development, with gains in fields such as economic policymaking, agriculture, manufacturing, banking, and finance.

Navigating Successful Private Equity Exits in Africa

To achieve successful exits in Africa, investors must prioritize flexibility in their strategies, continuously monitoring market conditions and adapting exit timing to capitalize on favorable opportunities. Rigorous preparation, including comprehensive due diligence and professional guidance, ensures a smooth and efficient exit process that maximizes value and minimizes risks. By embracing the recommendations and strategies in this study, investors can enhance their exit outcomes, contribute to the growth of the African investment landscape, and achieve sustainable success.

Unlocking Africa’s Potential Through Smart Private Investment

As Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its transformation, the time for meaningful engagement and decisive action is now. With its rapid economic advancements and innovative progress, the continent offers various opportunities for private investors.

Fintech in Africa: The end of the beginning

African fintech is emerging as a hotbed for investment, with average deal sizes growing and the proportion of fintech funding in Africa increasing over the past year, bringing jobs and growth to African economies. And the story is only just beginning.

Africa’s Demographics

Africa could be the demographic dividend story of the 21st century. How this dividend is harnessed will define the region’s outlook over the next few decades.

African Private Equity Exits – Performance Analysis

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Reopening and re-imagining Africa

African countries need to find smart approaches to reopen economies in a calibrated way that brings key industries back into operation while ensuring safe ways of working.

COVID-19 Update – April 2020

This update highlights how COVID-19 is accelerating the digital transformation across payments, distance learning and digital infrastructure in Africa.

Raising the Heat: Exploring climate-consciousness in African PE

This report provides a survey of 45 investors who are active in Africa, either directly or through a fund. It explores what their climate-change investment concerns are and how they are actively mitigating these risks, and also present examples of climate-conscious investment opportunities and challenges in Africa.

Companies to Inspire Africa | One year on

This report is a follow-up to London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘Companies to Inspire Africa 2019’ report and seeks to highlight key activities of the nominated companies from 31 January 2019 to 31 October 2019.