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Overview

The African Private Equity Fellowship is an independent executive program that brings together 50 talented young investors from across the African continent for a six-month intensive covering all aspects of private equity, private credit, and venture capital. Now entering its fifth cohort (starting fall 2026), the fellowship has established itself as one of the premier peer-learning platforms for emerging investment professionals in Africa.

Investment focus

The fellowship develops African private-market investors rather than funding startups directly. Its content covers PE, VC, and private debt in Africa, with sector modules in infrastructure, energy, fintech, healthcare, agri-food, ESG, and regional markets.

Program details

Designed for Investors, Fund Managers, Operators. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Applicants should already work in PE, VC, private debt, or finance and want to move into those sectors; work with the African continent; be fluent in English; have 2-6 years of PE, VC, or private debt experience; and be able to commit about 2-3 hours per week.

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Admissions and application

The official site says the waiting list is open for cohort 5 starting in fall 2026. Selection is based on existing PE/VC/private-debt or finance experience, work with Africa, English fluency, 2-6 years of relevant experience, availability, motivation, and ability to add value to the fellowship community.

Benefits

Fellows receive access to talks and Q&A sessions with investors and experts from leading African PE, VC, and debt funds, office hours, African use cases, training modules, templates, external resources, and a peer/alumni network.

Timeline

The fellowship lasts for 6 months, with new cohorts starting each fall.

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What it pays

The fellowship is unpaid (and likely fee-based as an executive education program).

Questions about this program

Who is eligible to apply?

The published criteria include private equity, venture capital, or private debt professionals and finance professionals seeking to enter those sectors. Applicants should work in connection with Africa, be fluent in English, and have two to six years of relevant private-capital experience. The Fellowship also considers motivation and community contribution and gives particular attention to gender parity.

Does the Fellowship charge a training fee?

No. Its FAQ says participants pay no training fee.

What is the time commitment?

The Fellowship describes a maximum workload of two to three hours per week, including mandatory webinars every two weeks after work and a required end-of-program assignment.

Is the Fellowship online?

Yes. The official FAQ describes it as fully online.

How long does the Fellowship last?

The Fellowship describes a six-month program.

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