Adenia Partners
Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN)
Alitheia Capital
Amethis
Aruwa Capital Management
Janngo Capital
Verod Capital Management
WIC Capital
Metier
Sanari Capital
The EuroMena Funds
Verod Capital Management
500 Global
Aruwa Capital Management
Consonance Investment Managers
Global Social Impact Investments
Launch Africa Ventures
Octerra Capital
Seedstars Africa Ventures
Value Creation Award – This award recognises fund managers with comprehensive strategies that deliver long-term value and sustained portfolio company growth, bolstered by innovation, technology and commercial excellence.
Adenia Partners
AHL Venture Partners
Alterra Capital
Amethis
Development Partners International (DPI)
Enko Capital
Sanari Capital
TLcom Capital
All-Rounder Award – This award recognises institutional investors whose portfolios demonstrate excellent diversification and versatility, based on investment strategy, geography, manager experience, and fund size.
African Development Bank (AfDB)
British International Investment (BII)
European Investment Bank (EIB)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
DEI Champion Award – This award recognises institutional investors that don’t just talk about it, but also demonstrate commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in their firm and investment portfolios, with rigorous standards and policies.
African Development Bank (AfDB)
British International Investment (BII)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Kuramo Capital Management
Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund
Enabler Award – This award recognises institutional investors that have consistently gone above and beyond to de-risk private capital in Africa and contribute to enabling other developmental and commercial investors to allocate capital to Africa.
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Casey Family Programs
DEG
European Investment Bank (EIB)
FSD Africa Investments
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Kuramo Capital Management
Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund
Sango Capital
Visa Foundation
Shapeshifter Award – This award recognises best-in-class institutional investors that demonstrate adaptability and strategic foresight in their approach to allocation, portfolio management and risk mitigation for sustained growth and performance.
African Development Bank (AfDB)
European Investment Bank (EIB)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Best Emerging Manager Supporter Award – This award recognises outstanding contributions by professional services firms that provide critical guidance to new industry entrants, thus empowering the next generation of industry leaders and enabling the growth of private capital in Africa.
Trident Trust
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO)
Shapeshifter Award – This award recognises professional services firms that have enhanced their service offerings, embraced innovation and implemented client-centric approaches to stay ahead in a competitive and evolving market.
Charles Russell Speechlys
Clifford Chance
Control Risks
Khomolema Consulting
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO)
AVCA 20 Champion Award – This award will honour an individual who has consistently and enthusiastically championed AVCA’s mission and contributed to the growth of private capital in Africa through their personal engagement with the industry. The winner will demonstrate what it means to be a bona fide AVCA ambassador and will be selected by the AVCA team.
The nomination period is now closed
Breaking Barriers Investor Award – This award recognises individuals who have significantly advanced inclusivity and diversity in Africa's private capital industry, transforming challenges into opportunities for democratised participation.
Polo Mohau Leteka, Founder and CEO, IDF Capital
Samantha Pokroy, CEO, Sanari Capital
'Tokunboh Ishmael, Managing Director and CEO, Alitheia Capital
Ziad Oueslati, Executive Founding Partner, AfricInvest
Amal-Lee Amin, Managing Director and Head of Climate, Diversity and Advisory, British International Investment (BII)
Andrew Johnstone, Director and CEO, Climate Fund Managers
Ayaan Zeinab Adam, Senior Director, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
Mathieu Peller, Partner, Deputy CEO, Meridiam
Tariye Gbadegesin, CEO, Climate Investment Funds
'Tokunboh Ishmael, Managing Director and CEO, Alitheia Capital
Vuyo Ntoi, Co-Managing Director, African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
NextGen Future Leader Award (Male) – This award recognises individuals who embody AVCA’s principles and industry ethics through their accomplishments, leadership qualities, and the impact they are making on their organisation and the wider industry.
Ibrahim Ramadan, Partner, Sawari Ventures
Sola Lawson, Co-Managing Director, African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
Wale Ayeni, Managing Partner, Helios Digital Ventures
NextGen Future Leader Award (Female) – This award recognises individuals who embody AVCA’s principles and industry ethics through their accomplishments, leadership qualities, and the impact they are making on their organisation and the wider industry.
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, Founder & Managing Partner, Aruwa Capital Management
Fatoumata Bâ. Founder & Executive Chair, Janngo Capital
Mareme Dieng, Africa Lead, 500 Global
Mariam Akanbi, Geneal Counsel, ARCH Emerging Markets Partners
Samantha Pokroy, CEO, Sanari Capital
Sandrine Henton, Managing Director, EG Capital
Shirley Somuah, Partner, CardinalStone Capital Advisers
Amal Enan, Partner, 500 Global
Mantuka Maisela, CEO, Khomolema Consulting
Richard Okello, Co-Founder and Partner, Sango Capital
'Tokunboh Ishmael, Managing Director and CEO, Alitheia Capital
Albert Alsina, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mediterrania Capital Partners
David van Dijk, Team Leader, Boost Africa Technical Assistance Facility, European Investment Bank (EIB)
Raj Kulasingam, Senior Counsel, Dentons / Venture Investor, SM River/V&R
Runa Alam, Co-Founding Partner and CEO, Development Partners International (DPI)
Samantha Pokroy, CEO, Sanari Capital
Ecosystem Enabler Award – This award is open to all industry actors, including non-governmental organisations and government agencies (excluding associations), that have played a pivotal role in advocating for private capital in Africa, driving impactful engagement across all levels of the ecosystem.
Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA)
African Business Angel Network (ABAN)
Founders Factory Africa (FFA)
ESG Champion Award – This award recognises organisations that demonstrate commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices in their investment strategies and operational tactics.
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
Amethis
Development Partners International (DPI)
IBIS Consulting
InvestBank Corp.