A Night of Glamour and Excellence

The EAVCA Industry Awards and Gala Dinner proudly returns for the 6th consecutive year, honoring the best-in-class individuals and transactions that have shaped the region’s private capital deployment

Time: From 5:00pm EAT
Dress code: Black Tie
Theme: A touch of African

This illustrious event is where East Africa’s most influential private capital professionals, investors, and leaders converge to celebrate excellence in 10 distinctive categories, each shining a spotlight on those who have made a significant impact in deploying private capital effectively in this dynamic region.

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In recognition of the contribution of private equity and venture capital to the growth of the local industry.

Nominations

Nominations Open: Thursday, 25th September 2025

Invitation

EAVCA invites you to nominate deals that have positively influenced the role of private capital access in East Africa over the past 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to recognize the outstanding individuals and transactions that are shaping the future of private capital in East Africa.

Submissions

To submit an entry for each of the categories, an executive summary of the nominated deal transaction is required. The summary is the public part of the entry which is visible to the voting public. It must be specific to the category and summarize critical points pertinent to assessing the nomination. Entries where the executive summary is a generic marketing statement about the firm, will be disregarded.

Criteria

Deals done over the past 12 months
Submission content to not exceed 1,000 words (deal numbers highly encouraged)
One deal per firm for each category
Every submission must include company name and logo. In the case of individual awards, e.g. East Africa Leadership Award or Woman Investor award, include the name of the individual and a photo.
Eastern Africa deals only (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) & Uganda)

Companies and individuals can either nominate themselves or have someone nominate them

Nominations Open!

Outstanding East African Leadership Award

Recognizing visionary leaders who have led the way in shaping East Africa’s private capital ecosystem.

Women Investor Award

Celebrating the remarkable contributions of female investors in driving private capital growth in East Africa.

Exit of the Year Award

Honoring exceptional exits that have demonstrated the potential of private capital investments.

Legal Advisor Award

Acknowledging legal professionals who have played a pivotal role in facilitating successful private capital transactions

Impact Deal of the Year

Highlighting transactions that have created a significant positive impact on society and the environment

Large Cap Deal of the Year

Recognizing deals that have exceeded $50 million in invested capital.

Mid Cap Deal of the Year

Recognizing deals with investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million.

Financial Advisor Award

Recognizing financial experts who have provided invaluable guidance in private capital deployment.

Small Cap Deal of the Year

Celebrating deals with investments below $10 million.

VC Deal of the Year

Showcasing deals up to series C round of investing.

Private Debt Deal of the Year

Recognizing outstanding private credit transactions that have delivered strong risk-adjusted returns while supporting business growth and resilience in East Africa.

Tickets

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of glamour, recognition, and celebration. Reserve your seat at the EAVCA Industry Awards and Gala Dinner, where we honor the best in class, and where the future of private capital in East Africa comes to life.