East Africa's Top PE Firms & Venture Capitalists Feted in Gala

Winners of the Second edition of the East Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) Industry Awards have been announced.

The Awards recognize and celebrate venture capitalists playing a role in shaping and growing the local industry.

In this case, individuals, deal teams, and advisors are pooled into nine categories where members participate in a peer selection system. Therefore, members vote for the ‘best in the category’ via an online voting platform.

This year’s winners include

• East Africa Leadership Award – Sheel Gill
• Woman Investor Award – Martha Osier
• Legal Advisor Award – ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K)
• Financial Advisor Award  – I&M Burbidge Capital & EY
• Exit Award – AHL Venture Partners (Twiga Foods)
• Impact Investment Firm Award – DOB Equity (Mr Green Africa, Moringa School, CropNuts, Jibu, NEI)
• Large Cap Deal Award (above $50M) – AfricInvest/Catalyst Principal Partners (Prime Bank)
• Mid Cap Deal Award (between $10M – $50M) – Adenia Partners  (Quick Mart / Tumaini)
• Small-Cap Deal Award (up to $10M) – Chandaria Capital (Savannah Brands) & Creadev International (Twiga Foods)

EAVC is the representative organization for private equity and venture capital funds in East Africa.

Part of EAVCA mandate entails the promotion of East Africa as a private capital destination. The organisation has local access to members in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Moreover, the organisation ensures a favourable environment for trade for the private capital sector.