Outlook
Private Credit in Africa: Mid-Year Outlook
Bank deleveraging and SME financing gaps continue to create opportunities for disciplined private credit strategies.
A structural financing gap
Mid-sized African companies remain under-served by bank lending. Private credit managers with local origination and workout capability can fill that gap.
What asset owners should look for
- Local origination networks and sector expertise.
- Security packages and demonstrated recovery experience.
- Currency alignment between loans and investors.
AOA facilitated the raising of USD 10 million for a private credit fund, demonstrating how African institutional capital can be organised into investor-ready vehicles.
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