About SAVCA
Our Role
The SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is the industry body for private capital in Southern Africa.
As a non-profit association with over 230 members, we represent fund managers, investors, advisors, and service providers who collectively manage more than R237 billion across private equity, private debt, and venture capital.
Our purpose is simple: to advance and champion the private capital industry by creating an environment where investment and growth can thrive.
We do this by:
Engaging proactively with regulators and policymakers
Producing relevant market intelligence and thought leadership
Building skills and institutional capacity across the ecosystem
Connecting capital providers, investors, and entrepreneurs in meaningful ways
Our vision
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To unlock private capital across Southern Africa, driving sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term prosperity.
Our Mission
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To mobilise and enable private capital through:
- Advocacy
- Ecosystem development
- Meaningful connections
All in service of sustainable growth and long-term prosperity across the region.
Our values
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- Service Excellence – We deliver consistently high-quality outcomes
- Integrity – We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability
- Agility – We adapt and respond quickly in a changing environment
- Collaboration – We work together to achieve greater impact
