According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) outlook, Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to remain one of the most dynamic regions of the global economy in the coming years. Following estimated growth of around 4.5% in 2025, regional GDP is projected to expand by 4.3% in 2026, supported by domestic consumption, infrastructure investment, and the gradual recovery of trade flows. Despite an international environment marked by geopolitical tensions, slowing global growth, and tighter financing conditions, the region continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience.

Private equity funds also benefit from generally lower entry valuations than in Europe, Asia, or North America, which fosters potentially higher returns. The economic growth of many African economies regularly exceeds the global average, supporting the development of local businesses. Africa is also home to six of the world's ten fastest-growing economies over the past twenty years. Finally, the funding gap for SMEs offers investors the opportunity to support companies with strong growth potential. In this context, Africa appears as one of the last investment frontiers capable of generating attractive returns.

According to the "African Private Capital Association" (AVCA), the leading private equity association in Africa, which publishes its annual "African Private Capital Activity Report," African private equity funds have generated long-term internal rates of return (IRR) of between 12% and 18% per year. By comparison, average returns observed in developed markets are often between 8% and 12%.