African Capital Alliance

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1997

AUM

$1 200 M

Location

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Pre-seed Seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

African Capital Alliance (ACA) is a prominent independent private equity firm founded in 1997, with a focus on investments in West Africa, particularly Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea region. The firm manages over $750 million in assets and aims to mobilize capital, technology, and management resources to enhance Africa’s private sector and promote inclusive economic growth.

ACA sponsors funds and manages investments across Sub-Saharan Africa, with offices in Nigeria, Mauritius, and Ghana. The firm targets various sectors, including financial services, energy, fast-moving consumer goods, business services, and real estate. Through its Capital Alliance Property Investment Company (CAPIC), ACA manages a $165 million real estate fund that seeks high-value investment opportunities in West Africa. The firm emphasizes value creation, management excellence, and thorough due diligence to ensure successful investment exits.

ACA primarily serves institutional investors, such as pension funds and development finance institutions, looking for strong returns and long-term impact in African markets. With a diverse portfolio of over 30 companies, ACA is committed to fostering economic development in the region.

Industry

Real Estate Telecommunications Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Retail MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech Food and Beverage Foodtech Media and Entertainment Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Technology Energy

African Capital Alliance Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Capital Alliance Private Equity IV	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment Technology Energy	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Africa	$5-10 m	$570 M	August 2016

Contacts

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Seun Falade Vice President

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Moyosoluwa Afolabi Investment Officer

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FAQs about African Capital Alliance

Is African Capital Alliance a venture capital or private equity firm?

African Capital Alliance is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is African Capital Alliance located?

African Capital Alliance is located in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

When was African Capital Alliance founded?

African Capital Alliance was founded in 1997.

What sectors and industries does African Capital Alliance invest in?

African Capital Alliance invests in companies and startups in Real Estate, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Media and Entertainment, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Technology, Energy.

What is African Capital Alliance geographical focus of investments?

African Capital Alliance invests in companies and startups in Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does African Capital Alliance typically invest in?

African Capital Alliance invests in companies and startups at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of African Capital Alliance investment?

African Capital Alliance usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for African Capital Alliance?

African Capital Alliance has around $1 200m assets under management.

When was African Capital Alliance last fund created?

African Capital Alliance last fund was created/launched in 2016-08-15

What are the contacts of African Capital Alliance?

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