Coronation Capital Limited and Trium, both subsidiaries of Coronation Group Limited, have reaffirmed their commitment to Africa’s economic development by sponsoring the 2025 African Private Capital Association (AVCA) conference. The event, which took place last week in Lagos, was themed “Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa” and brought together key players in Africa’s private capital space.
In a statement obtained, the companies explained that their sponsorship reflects their long-term focus on sustainable wealth creation, capital stewardship, innovation, and financial strategies that span across generations. Coronation and Trium aim to drive transformative investments on the continent by supporting platforms that bring together investors, fund managers, family offices, and policymakers.
Described as the largest private capital gathering in Africa, the AVCA Annual Conference has become a vital meeting point for stakeholders interested in scaling investment impact across African markets. The 2025 edition explored new ideas around family office strategies, climate-smart investments, infrastructure development, and how to encourage greater institutional participation in Africa’s development journey.
During a panel session at the event, Kayode Akindele, Managing Partner at Coronation Capital and Senior Adviser at Tengen Family Office, stressed the need for African-led funding solutions. He argued that relying too heavily on international development funds is not sustainable and called for local capital mobilisation.
“There’s been an over-dependence on developmental money that isn’t sustainable,” Akindele said. “If you want to set the agenda and ensure long-term progress, African entities need to fund African priorities. Family offices, in particular, must become strategic allocators, not just silent participants. We are proud to stand with AVCA in pushing this narrative forward.”
Also speaking at the event, Adebayo Adewolu, Chief Executive Officer of Trium, highlighted the importance of designing investment tools that are suited to Africa’s unique context. According to him, the continent needs more patient and strategic capital guided by local insight and long-term commitment.
“Africa needs capital that understands its rhythm—patient, strategic, and committed,” Adewolu said. “AVCA creates a space where investment vision meets local insight. As a member of the Coronation Group, Trium is proud to sponsor this platform, not just as a participant, but as a builder of tailored capital solutions for African ambitions.”
The AVCA conference, now in its 21st year, continues to be the premier platform for driving private capital investment conversations on the continent. It offers a space for knowledge exchange and collaboration among key financial actors focused on Africa’s growth.
By taking centre stage at AVCA 2025, Coronation Capital and Trium are not only showing support for private capital development in Africa but are also positioning themselves as thought leaders and solution providers in the evolving investment ecosystem. Their involvement signals a clear intention to lead conversations around capital formation, sustainable investments, and long-term prosperity tailored specifically for African needs.
As African economies continue to push for homegrown solutions, the role of institutions like Coronation and Trium becomes even more significant. Through strategic engagement and platforms like AVCA, they hope to reshape Africa’s investment narrative from one of dependence to one of self-driven prosperity.
