African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association is the pan-African industry body which promotes and enables private investment in Africa.

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

AVCA’s mission is to support the growth and sustainability of private capital in Africa. Through the AVCA Academy, AVCA delivers unique, first-in-class training programmes, targeted at demystifying and improving understanding of the asset class for Africa-focused practitioners. Explore the latest e-learning modules and develop your skills and understanding of African PC, including fundraising, human capital development, due diligence, fund governance, and much more. Programmes delivered through the AVCA Academy will have Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification. The Academy is endorsed by British International Investment (BII) and DEG and sponsored by FSD Africa.

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Private Capital Fundamentals - Fundraising

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

One of the most important steps when planning to invest and manage private equity and venture capita...

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Private Capital Fundamentals Human Capital Devel...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

The module will help investors to better understand how to better invest in companies by considering...

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Overview of Investment Funds in Africa and Other E...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

The will focus on the growth path of a typical privately-owned company and describe the different so...

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Components of a Successful Fund

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

The module will examine the components of successful funds. We will discover what investors look for...

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Business Model of Private Capital Funds

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

The module examines the business model of private capital funds. We start by looking at what investi...

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Impact of Private Capital on Economic Development...

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The module will focus on private capital as a powerful force for development. We will explore privat...

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Manager and Fund Selection (Investor Perspective...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

The module explores how to choose a successful fund management firm and team. We will start by discu...

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Due Diligence of Funds

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

The module explores due diligence of funds: starting with explaining the need for due diligence. We...

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Environmental & Social Management and Sustainabili...

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The module focuses on setting clear guidelines for the implementation of sound environmental and soc...

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Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module examines the ideal portfolio management approach designed to ensure the highest possible...

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Valuations of Private Capital Portfolio Companies

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This module explores the importance of valuation and details the steps of how to value assets accura...

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Private Capital Fundamentals Fund Governance

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module focuses on the governing bodies that oversee the governance of a fund. We will investiga...

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Private Capital Fundamentals Operational Due Dil...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module focuses operational due diligence process of private capital investment funds. We will b...

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Private Capital Fundamentals Private Capital Fun...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module investigates common fund structures and the constitutive bodies that govern the terms of...

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Private Capital Fundamentals Asset Allocation

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module will provide an overview for global limited partners to understand portfolio constructio...

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Private Capital Fundamentals - Corporate Governanc...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module focuses on corporate governance and explains how it relates to the fund management proce...

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Private Capital Fundamentals Fund Manager Compen...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module explores alignment and incentives in private equity funds. We will start by discussing t...

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Private Capital Fundamentals Sourcing & Investme...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module focuses on how to source; filter; and select good investment deals by understanding the...

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Private Capital Fundamentals - Funds Portfolio Con...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

This module; we will explore the intricacies of constructing portfolios within private capital funds...

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Private Capital Fundamentals - Due Diligence of Co...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

In this module we will explore the purpose of company due diligence and discuss due diligence of com...

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Private Capital Fundamentals - Structuring Private...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

In this module; we will be exploring how to screen; structure a deal and discuss the various exit op...

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Private Capital Fundamentals - Value Creation & Po...

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)

In this module; we will be exploring how the fund management team adds value to the companies in whi...

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