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GVCA CEO Calls for Stronger Investor Fund Manager Collaboration

GVCA CEO Amma A. Gyampo has called for stronger collaboration between investors and fund managers to unlock greater opportunities for Ghana’s private capital ecosystem. Speaking on Joy Prime News, she highlighted the need for closer alignment across institutional investors, fund managers, government, and ecosystem partners to mobilise domestic capital and support sustainable business growth. The discussion reinforces GVCA’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s investment ecosystem through collaboration, market development, and greater participation in private capital.

CardinalStone Capital Advisers (CCA) announces first close of CCA Growth Fund II (CCAGF II)

CardinalStone Capital Advisers just closed the first tranche of its second growth fund, drawing IFC, British International Investment, SCM Capital, the Dutch Good Growth Fund, and three of Nigeria’s leading pension funds. Building on a track record that helped scale 7 SMEs into engines behind 8,000+ jobs, CCAGF II is targeting high-growth businesses across Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal — with a 2X qualification and a sharp focus on equity and sustainable growth.

How Ghana Is Unlocking Local Pension Capital for Venture Capital: Inside GVCA's Playbook

The Realistic Optimist published an exclusive interview with Amma Gyampo, CEO of GVCA, on how Ghana is pioneering local pension fund allocation to VC. The piece covers GVCA’s founding arguments, pushback from pension funds, effective fund structures for easing risk concerns, and how the policy works in practice — a must-read for other emerging VC ecosystems.

GVCA Launches Ghana Asset Allocators Forum to Boost Pension Fund Due Diligence Capacity

GVCA formally launched the Ghana Asset Allocators Forum at its 2026 Annual Conference — a technical working group centralizing tools and pooled due diligence resources for opted-in pension funds. The initiative strengthens collaboration among trustees, fund managers, and capital allocators, aiming for better alignment and more effective capital deployment.

Madagascar Gen Z Protests: Arrests Raise Doubts Over Military Rule After 2025 Uprising

In Madagascar, the arrest of Gen Z protesters is deepening skepticism toward the military government that took power after the 2025 uprising, with young activists questioning whether real political change has occurred. The episode also examines a continent-wide debt crisis: African nations now pay nearly twice as much to borrow as they did in 2020, a squeeze driven by shrinking foreign aid that’s pushing governments toward costlier debt.

Why Global Crises Hit Africa Hardest — And Why Recovery Takes So Long

Global shocks — Middle East conflict, COVID-19, the Ukraine war — hit Africa hardest and linger longest. Disrupted supply routes spike food and fuel prices, straining budgets and trade-dependent sectors like Kenya’s flower industry. With weak safety nets and heavy reliance on commodities, debt, and fragile infrastructure, African economies absorb shocks first and recover last.

How Ghana Is Unlocking Local Pension Capital for Venture Capital: Inside GVCA's Playbook

The Realistic Optimist published an exclusive interview with Amma Gyampo, CEO of GVCA, on how Ghana is pioneering local pension fund allocation to VC. The piece covers GVCA’s founding arguments, pushback from pension funds, effective fund structures for easing risk concerns, and how the policy works in practice — a must-read for other emerging VC ecosystems.

GVCA Launches Ghana Asset Allocators Forum to Boost Pension Fund Due Diligence Capacity

GVCA formally launched the Ghana Asset Allocators Forum at its 2026 Annual Conference — a technical working group centralizing tools and pooled due diligence resources for opted-in pension funds. The initiative strengthens collaboration among trustees, fund managers, and capital allocators, aiming for better alignment and more effective capital deployment.

BoG policy rate reduction welcomed, economic stability still key – GVCA CEO

The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has welcomed the Bank of Ghana’s recent decision to reduce the policy rate to 15.5 percent, describing it as a step in the right direction for easing financing conditions in the country’s private sector. Speaking on the move, Amma Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of GVCA, said the lower rate should help businesses 

Venture capital, private equity industry key to job creation, impact and sustainability – Amma Gyampo

Venture capital and private equity funds, which account for nearly 50 per cent of global impact investing capital and about 33 per cent in Ghana, continue to play a critical role in driving innovative financing. Beyond providing capital, these funds offer strategic support to emerging enterprises, accelerate business growth, and generate competitive returns for investors..

Financing Africa from Within: Why Ghana's Fund Domiciliation Moment Matters

Ghana can lead Africa in shifting funds from offshore domiciles to local limited partnerships, argue two GVCA-linked authors — unlocking pension capital for African enterprises, MSMEs, and jobs, while building homegrown financial sovereignty and management capacity.

Space Dreams, Funding Realities: Africa's Moon Ambitions and Trillion-Dollar Gap

This BBC “Focus on Africa” episode covers Africa’s role in space exploration and its economic funding gap: astronauts returning from the Artemis II moon flyby, featuring Africa2Moon’s push for Africa’s first lunar mission, alongside a look at why foreign aid alone can’t close Africa’s trillion-dollar financing gap for its young population.

The GhISP/GVCA partnership

GVCA serves as a catalyst for the industry by empowering its members with the knowledge, resources and connections needed to fuel investment, innovation and sustainable development across the country. GhISP supports GVCA to enhance its financial sustainability and operational efficiency, and to expand its member services such as skills development, cross-promotion of toolkits and guidance, pensions research and matchmaking among ecosystem actors and GVCA members – including through the SME Advisory Campaign. Joint activities include

South Africa’s G20 Legacy – Unlocking trapped capital and prioritising blended finance

South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency successfully leveraged its platform to steer the conversation about private capital and development finance to a new direction.

GVCA Poised to Collaborate Radically to Drive Ghana’s Economic Growth

Accra, Ghana//-Members of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) say they are poised to collaborate radically in 2026 with the government, partners and other businesses to drive the country’s economic growth.

Private equity and pension industries spearhead Investments in private sector growth and job creation

Globally, the data and narrative around effective private sector growth strategy is undergoing a significant shift away from big aid from foreign donors. While affordable, patient capital remains essential for small and growing businesses, leading private capital, pension funds…

Private equity and pension industries commit to partner, co-invest to drive jobs, pensions and taxes

Across the world, a strong case has been made about the role and success of pension funds investing in local economies and businesses through private equity and venture capital funds.

Report: Ghana’s Pension Funds could Unlock Over $1 Billion for Private Capital Investment

Accra, Ghana// –– A latest report by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) has revealed that Ghana’s Pension funds could unlock over $1 billion for private capital investment in the country.

Ghana Venture Capital Conference 2025 Champions Innovation and Growth in Ghana’s Investment Landscape

Accra, Ghana – April 2025 – The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) successfully hosted the 4th edition of the Ghana Venture Capital Conference 2025 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra.

GVCA champions private equity as catalyst for pension fund growth

The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has hosted a Pension Funds Risk and Investment Roundtable, bringing together experts from the country’s pension and private capital ecosystems to explore strategies for diversification, sustainable growth and long-term national impact.

Let’s harness local capital to fund innovation-led growth-Amma Gyampo

Accra, April 30, GNA – Madam Amma Gyampo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA), has urged investors to prioritise harnessing capital from the local market to fund innovation-led growth in the country.

Regional Private Equity, Securities, and Pensions Industry Leaders Sign Compact to Mobilize Domestic Capital

The Compact Marks a New Beginning for Local and Regional Investment to Enhance African Economic Prosperity Accra, Lagos – 30 April 2025 – The Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (GVCA), one of Africa’s foremost VC industry associations, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering domestic and regional capital mobilization to enhance economic growth and protect the continent against external shocks.

Africa’s Own Billions: Can Local Money Unlock the Continent’s Potential?

ACCRA, GHANA – A compelling question echoes across Africa’s burgeoning economies: Can the continent harness its own wealth to fund its future? Dr. Sangu Delle, a prominent Ghanaian entrepreneur and investor, argues forcefully that it must.

GVCA hosts ‘4th Ghana Venture Capital Conference’, catalyzing growth through domestic capital mobilization

The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has successfully hosted the 4th edition of the Ghana Venture Capital Conference 2025 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. The event brought together over 350 distinguished guests, and esteemed participants, including investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development partners, to explore new frontiers for venture capital and private equity investment in Ghana and across Africa.