Africa Private Equity Placement Market
Africa represents an emerging private equity market with growing sophistication in fundraising infrastructure. Chilean and Brazilian placement agents lead regional activity, connecting local and international fund managers with African institutional capital, particularly the powerful Chilean pension system (AFPs) and Brazilian insurance companies and family offices.
Why Choose African Placement Agents
LATAM-based placement agents offer specialized advantages for managers targeting regional institutional capital and cross-border fundraising. These firms navigate diverse regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, maintain crucial relationships with Chilean AFPs (collectively managing over $200 billion), Brazilian pension funds, and understand the cultural and structural nuances essential for successful fundraising across African markets.
Leading African placement agencies typically focus on deep relationships with 50-150+ institutional investors and family offices across the region, providing access to capital allocators in Chile, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and other growing markets with increasing allocations to private equity strategies.
Top Private Equity Placement Agents in Africa (2)
JSE
JSE Private Placements is a fintech platform subsidiary of JSE Limited that connects private companies seeking capital with qualified investors across Africa. Operating as an authorized financial services provider, JPP facilitates over R12 billion in private investments through its digital marketplace.
Moravia
Moravia Capital is an independent placement agent specializing in fundraising for alternative asset managers. With offices across seven countries, the firm connects general partners with institutional investors throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.