A milestone moment for Central Africa’s private capital ecosystem

London, United Kingdom – 12th November 2025 : Ms. Tania Eyanga, a leading figure in African private markets and the Founding Chair of the Central Africa Markets Private Equity Association (CAMPEA), has been awarded one of the top Individual Awards at the Private Equity Africa (PEA) Awards 2025. The recognition highlights her growing influence as a champion of private capital mobilisation across Central and Francophone Africa.

The PEA Awards, widely regarded as a premier benchmark of excellence in African private equity and alternative investment, honour individuals and institutions that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact. Eyanga’s win positions her among a select group of industry trailblazers whose contributions are shaping the continent’s investment landscape.

A Leader Elevating Central Africa’s Investment Profile

Ms. Eyanga has long been recognised as an emergent driving force behind the expansion and professionalisation of private capital markets in Central Africa. Through her leadership at CAMPEA, she has worked to strengthen market visibility, promote investor confidence, and build bridges between regional fund managers and global institutional investors.

Her work has been instrumental in increasing awareness of Central Africa’s investment potential—historically one of the least represented regions in continental capital flows. Industry peers have praised her for her dedication to transparency, market advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives.

A Recognition of Vision, Advocacy, and Impact

In accepting the award, Ms. Eyanga emphasised that the honour reflects not only her personal journey but also the collective progress of the region’s growing private capital community.

“I accept this award with deep gratitude. It belongs to every asset owner, fund manager, entrepreneur, operating partner, and stakeholder who believes in the future of Central Africa. My mission remains the same: to expand access to capital and create opportunities that outlast us. Receiving this award is a profound honour. It reflects not only my journey, but the collective progress of Central Africa’s private capital ecosystem. Our region is full of potential, talent, and ambition, and I am committed to continuing the work of connecting our markets to the global investment community. This award is a testament to the transformation underway across Central Africa. It represents the work of the entire ecosystem—fund managers, entrepreneurs, partners, and institutions committed to unlocking our region’s potential. I am deeply honoured,” she said.

Her win comes at a pivotal moment for the region, as investors increasingly look beyond traditional markets toward emerging opportunities in energy, agribusiness, logistics, and technology.

A Signal of Rising Influence

Eyanga’s recognition at the PEA Awards 2025 underscores the rising profile of Central African investment leadership in the broader Pan-African investment landscape. It also signals growing momentum for initiatives aimed at improving governance, access to capital, and cross-border collaboration: “This award is not just a personal milestone—it’s a signal and a reminder that Central Africa is no longer on the sidelines of private capital conversations. We are building strong institutions, credible pipelines, and long-term investment opportunities. I am proud to represent a region that is ready to rise. Our collective voice is being heard. We are shaping markets, building trust, and driving real economic transformation. I am honoured and energised to continue that journey.”

As she continues to champion sustainable investment and institutional engagement, industry observers expect Tania Eyanga’s influence to further shape the evolution of private markets across the region and the Continent, with her company’s dedicated  multi-strategy venture fund underway.

A Word from CAMPEA

The Private Equity Africa Gala Evening acknowledged the contribution of several prominent  operators and international institutions making strides and advancing the African Private Equity industry and ecosystem. The Central Africa Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CAMPEA) would like to extend our most vivacious congratulations to all of the fortunate winners and recipients of this year’s Private Equity Africa Awards. Our organisation thanks the Award committee for bestowing this monumental recognition upon our Founding Chair, a further boost of enthusiasm to our mission which we welcome with much delight as a driver for organisational excellence.