For too long, African-focused funds have domiciled outside the continent, a practice that can increase costs and create a disconnect from the very communities they aim to serve. This pioneering report offers a deep dive into the opportunities, challenges, and strategic advantages of establishing a fund directly on the African continent.
This report seeks to position African jurisdictions as credible, strategic centers for both local and global capital mobilization that will contribute to economic growth, job creation and inclusive business opportunities for young people on the continent. MSMEs require more innovative and diverse capital providers and investment vehicles (IVs) to support their establishment and growth, building investor confidence, and alignment with global best practices.
The 190-page report provides detailed analysis of barriers and opportunities, asking why and how investors choose IV domiciliation jurisdictions and making recommendation on what steps Africa needs to make to become a preferred IV destination. The research team engaged over 170 stakeholders, including fund managers, investors, regulators, ecosystem enablers, and investment professionals from African and global fund domiciliation centers.
The report builds a compelling financial and strategic case for domiciling funds in Africa around key factors, including:
- Deep analysis of current barriers and emerging opportunities.
- Insights from our Fund Domiciliation Maturity Diagnostic Tool (FDMDT).
- Detailed country-by-country reporting for Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Togo and Uganda.
- Case studies of successful funds that have chosen an African domicile.
- Actionable recommendations for policymakers to create a more enabling environment.
More information is available in the links below.
Go to Presentation on Momentum in Africa
Go to Media Release
Go to Why Domiciliation Matters
Go to Key Factors to Thrive (FDMDT)
Go to Stakeholder Recommendations
Go to Executive Summary
Go to Full Report
For more information, please contact : domiciliation@momentus.global
