At the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), our mission is to promote and catalyse the private equity and venture capital industry in Africa - an industry that provides a vital source of growth capital for SGBs in Africa. AVCA is a member-supported organisation, with members spanning private equity and venture capital firms, institutional investors, foundations and endowments, international development finance institutions, professional service firms and academia. This diverse membership is united by a common purpose: to be part of the African growth story.