Private Equity and Venture Capital Association of Nigeria

What Private Equity and Venture Capital Association of Nigeria does

Private Equity and Venture Capital Association of Nigeria (PEVCA) is a Lagos-based, member-driven industry association founded in March 2017 to represent Nigeria's private equity and venture capital ecosystem. The organization operates as the formally recognized self-regulating body for the country's private capital industry and serves five member segments: General Partners and Fund Managers, Limited Partners and Institutional Investors, Professional Services Firms, Financial Institutions, and Family Offices and HNIs. PEVCA's core products include two membership tiers (Full Membership and Associate Membership), a flagship Annual Conference, Quarterly Forums, a GP/LP Summit, a Webinar Series, Publications, Articles, a PEVCA Insights Newsletter, and Member News, supplemented by Regulatory Advocacy Services targeting engagement with Pension Fund Administrators and other regulatory stakeholders.

PEVCA's business model is built on two revenue streams: recurring membership dues from qualifying GPs, VC investors, LPs, institutional investors, professional services firms, family offices, and HNIs, supplemented by event-related fees from its conferences, forums, and summits. Membership pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members are directed to contact PEVCA directly via phone or email. The association is staffed by a lean team of two or more (an Executive Secretary and an Associate) operating from a single headquarters at 6th Floor, Heritage Place, 21 Lugard Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos. Technology infrastructure is limited to a standard website (pevcang.org) using Google Analytics, with no proprietary technology products, AI capabilities, or third-party platform integrations beyond social media channels (LinkedIn, X, YouTube).

In April 2025, PEVCA expanded its footprint by acquiring the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) for an undisclosed amount, signaling a transition from a Nigeria-only mandate toward a pan-African industry body. The association is governed by a Board of Directors composed of industry professionals from member organizations, with ownership and control resting collectively with the membership rather than any external investor or parent entity.

Name

Private Equity and Venture Capital Association of Nigeria

Legal name

Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Nigeria

Website

https://pevcang.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Industry Association / Private Capital Membership Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

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Regulatory Change, Governance & Compliance Management (GRC)

Financial & Insurance/Capital Markets & Securities/Capital Markets Compliance, Surveillance & Risk

Keywords

• Private capital association
• Industry membership body
• Regulatory advocacy
• PE/VC networking events
• Investor relations Nigeria

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: PEVCA generates revenue through membership fees from qualifying general partners, venture capital investors, LPs, institutional investors, professional services firms, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian private capital industry. Membership tiers include standard Members and Associate Members with different eligibility criteria.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from hosting the Annual Conference, Quarterly Forums, and GP/LP Summit. These events provide networking opportunities and professional development, with potential sponsorship and registration fees contributing to association funding.

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Core offering

PEVCA Nigeria is a member-driven, self-regulating industry association representing private equity and venture capital firms, advisers, and other stakeholders in Nigeria. Its core offerings are Full Membership and Associate Membership tiers for general partners, venture capital investors, limited partners, professional services firms, financial institutions, family offices, and senior fund executives, supplemented by industry events, educational resources (Webinar Series, Publications, Articles, Newsletter), and regulatory advocacy services representing member interests with policymakers and regulators in the Nigerian private capital market.

Product overview

PEVCA operates as a unified membership association platform serving Nigeria's private capital industry. The core offering centers on Full Membership for fund managers, venture capital investors, and general partners who make and manage private capital investments, alongside Associate Membership for professional services firms, advisers, and senior fund executives. The association supplements membership with events including the Annual Conference, Quarterly Forums, and GP/LP Summit, while providing resources such as the Webinar Series, Publications, Articles, and PEVCA Insights Newsletter. Additionally, PEVCA offers regulatory advocacy services to represent member interests with regulatory stakeholders and drive policy engagement for the Nigerian private capital sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Membership Core membership tier for general partners, venture capital investors, and other qualifying corporations or firms that make and/or manage private capital investments, provide management support to investee companies, and pursue long-term capital gains in Nigeria.
• Associate Membership Membership tier for persons, corporations, or firms that advise on private capital investment, provide professional services to the Nigerian private capital industry, serve as financial institutions, or include senior fund executives operating in the private capital space.
• Annual Conference PEVCA's flagship annual conference bringing together industry leaders for networking, discussions, and insights on private capital in Nigeria.
• Quarterly Forums Regular quarterly events providing networking opportunities and industry discussions for PEVCA members in the Nigerian private capital ecosystem.
• GP/LP Summit Specialized summit connecting general partners with limited partners in the Nigerian private capital ecosystem.
• Webinar Series Online webinar programs featuring industry experts covering topics relevant to PE/VC professionals with opportunities for member participation in panels.
• Publications Research publications and industry reports available to members and the public covering the Nigerian private capital industry.
• PEVCA Insights Newsletter Newsletter subscription service keeping subscribers updated on PEVCA insights, events, and publications related to African private equity and venture capital.
• Regulatory Advocacy Services Policy and regulatory advocacy representing member interests on matters relating to private capital with relevant government and regulatory stakeholders in Nigeria.

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Technology focussed No

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Regional players

• Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (IVCA): India's national PE/VC industry association. Comparable as an emerging-market national trade body focused on regulatory advocacy, member services, and convening events for the domestic private capital ecosystem.
• France Invest: French private equity association representing French PE/VC firms. Operates a similar membership, advocacy, and event-based model in a different geography, making it a useful structural analog for PEVCA's operating playbook.
• Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA): Canada's national PE/VC industry association. Runs comparable programs around advocacy, research publications, member events, and policy engagement — useful as a structural peer for PEVCA.
• Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA): Luxembourg-based PE/VC industry association with a strong cross-border and fund-domiciliation focus. Operates a similar membership, advocacy, and event model in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Global Private Capital Association (formerly EMPEA): Global industry association for private capital in emerging markets, providing research, networking, and advocacy across regions including Africa. Directly comparable to PEVCA's continental ambitions following the AVCA acquisition.
• British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA): The UK's national PE/VC industry association, with deep membership, established research, and strong regulatory advocacy. BVCA serves as the gold-standard model that PEVCA Nigeria emulates in structure and value proposition, though at vastly greater scale and maturity.

Direct peers

• African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA): Pan-African private capital industry association. PEVCA Nigeria acquired AVCA on April 25, 2025, making it the most directly comparable peer — same mission of representing and advocating for PE/VC, but at a continental rather than national level.

Emerging players

• African Venture Capital Association (AVCA spin-off networks): Regional venture-focused networks and ecosystems in Africa. Partially overlap with PEVCA's mission to develop early-stage capital markets and serve as convening bodies for African investors and founders.

Market position

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Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PEVCANG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pevcanigeria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pevca-nigeria

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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