AVPA Is A Pan-African Network for Social Investors.

We focus on increasing the flow of capital into social projects across Africa.

Headquartered in Nairobi and with regional hubs in South Africa and Nigeria, we connect a diverse range of investors.

Our unique Continuum of Capital philosophy enables us to tackle social challenges in a holistic manner, bridging the gap between pure-charity and pure-business models. One of our key focus areas is enhancing the understanding, growth, and use of catalytic capital in Africa with the ultimate goal of attracting private capital for social investments.

Our Mission

Increase the flow of capital into African social investment and ensure its effective deployment for maximum impact.

Our Vision

An African continent where collaborative and effective social investment results in exponential social impact and achievement of SDGs

Our Guiding Principles

Unlocking New Capital For Social Impact

We are committed to unlocking new avenues of capital to drive transformative social impact and address the SDG financing gap across the continent

Theory Of Change

We are here to bridge the gap between pure-charity and pure-business models by utilising philanthropic capital to de-risk social investments and consequently crowd in additional private capital that can fund and scale impact-focused initiatives across Africa.

The Continuum Of Capital

We advocate for a holistic approach to social investment that plays to the strengths of the different types of capital, grants, debt and equity.

A Pan-African Approach

With a footprint in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, AVPA offers continent-wide support to social investors. We foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sector-specific initiatives through our extensive network.

Why Choose AVPA:

Catalysing Social Impact Across Africa.

Empowering a continent by catalysing investments for exponential social change.

Connect with fellow
social investors and
impact opportunities.

Learn from cutting-edge
training programs &
knowledge products.

Influence the ecosystem
through your thought
leadership.

Scale your impact across
Africa through strategic
collaborations and blended finance.

OUR GLOBAL NETWORK

AVPA Is Part of a Growing Global Movement

we are a part of global alliance of impact networks

OUR REGIONAL OFFICES

Nairobi,
Kenya

Lagos,
Nigeria

Johannesburg,
South Africa

About Us

Our Team

Dr Frank Aswani

Chief Executive Officer

Nasri Adam

Regional Director - East Africa

Tochukwu Ezeukwu

Regional Director - West Africa

Matebe Chisiza

Regional Director - Southern Africa

Members

Become An AVPA Member

Connect

Connect with fellow social investors and impact opportunities.

Learn

Learn from cutting-edge training programs & knowledge products.

Influence

Influence the ecosystem through your thought leadership.

Scale

Mobilize and deploy capital to scale your impact across Africa.

Capital Mobilisation

Find Investment For Impact

AMOUNT: $3M

Winich Farms – Nigeria

AMOUNT: $3M

Miyonga Fresh Greens – Kenya

AMOUNT: $6M

FarmWorks – Kenya

Impact Communities

Our Impact Communities

Climate

Climate Finance for a Sustainable Future

Healthcare

Investing in Africa’s Healthcare Future.

Education

Investing in Africa’s Education Future.

Knowledge Centre

Our Impact Programs

2024 Africa Impact Investing Fellowship

Africa Climate Investing Forum

African Healthcare Funders Forum

Events

Upcoming Events

Register: The 2024 AVPA Conference

Webinar: Putting the SDGs Back on Track, Part 3

Investment Outlook 2024 – West Africa; What the Data and Trends Say, and What They Mean for Funding Flows, Fund Managers, and Venture Builders.

Who We Are

Enabling the Flow of Capital For Sustainable Growth In Africa.