How many Private Equity rounds did startups in Africa raise in 2017?

3 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 26 Oct 2026, listed newest first.

How often is funding data updated?

Our funding database is updated daily. We track disclosed rounds from press releases, regulatory filings, investor announcements, and verified startup submissions.

What funding stages are tracked?

We track all stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A through Series E+, as well as alternative capital types like angel investments, grants, debt financing, and convertible notes.

How is the funding amount determined?

Amounts shown are the disclosed USD equivalent at the time of announcement. Where the round was denominated in local currency, we convert using the exchange rate on the announcement date.

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Private Equity rounds in Africa, 2017

Name: Private Equity rounds in Africa, 2017 — SLA Funding Index
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3 rounds in this view, newest first.

Updated 23 Oct 20266,951 rounds trackedSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

Year · 2017

Size · $5M – $20M

3 rounds · 2017 · Private Equity · $5M – $20M

Private Equity rounds in Africa, 20173 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	responsAbility Renewable Energy HoldingEnergy · NairobiPrivate Equity · Kenya	Private Equity	Kenya	Norfund	$19M15 Aug	15 Aug
2	EasyEquitiesFinancial Services · GautengPrivate Equity · South Africa	Private Equity	South Africa	Sanlam Private Equity	$6M14 Aug	14 Aug
3	Verde Beef ProcessingAgriculture · Addis AbabaPrivate Equity · Ethiopia	Private Equity	Ethiopia	Norfund	$7M03 Apr	03 Apr

SLA Funding Index · as of 26 Oct 2026

Questions about Private Equity rounds in Africa, 2017

How many Private Equity rounds did startups in Africa raise in 2017?: 3 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 26 Oct 2026, listed newest first.
How often is funding data updated?: Our funding database is updated daily. We track disclosed rounds from press releases, regulatory filings, investor announcements, and verified startup submissions.
What funding stages are tracked?: We track all stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A through Series E+, as well as alternative capital types like angel investments, grants, debt financing, and convertible notes.
How is the funding amount determined?: Amounts shown are the disclosed USD equivalent at the time of announcement. Where the round was denominated in local currency, we convert using the exchange rate on the announcement date.

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