The SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is the industry body representing private capital in Southern Africa. As a non-profit association with more than 230 members, we represent fund managers, investors, advisors and service providers who collectively manage over R237 billion in assets across private equity, private debt and venture capital.

SAVCA exists to advance, represent, and champion the private capital industry by shaping an enabling environment for investment and growth. We proactively engage with regulators and policymakers, produce relevant market intelligence and thought leadership, build skills and institutional capacity across the ecosystem, and facilitate meaningful connections between capital providers, investors, and entrepreneurs.

To ensure a vibrant, sustainable private capital asset class in the region, we plays a leadership role through:

• Private Capital Intelligence – delivering research, data and insights that inform decision-making and policy development.
• Ecosystem Development – supporting the growth and professionalism of Southern Africa’s private capital markets.
• Member Development – providing training, advocacy and value-added services to strengthen members’ capabilities.
• Organisational Excellence – maintaining strong governance and operational effectiveness to serve the industry.