About
We rank
the architects
of capital.
Mandate
Capital Allocators 100 is an investment ranking platform that advises corporates, institutional investors, governments and development finance institutions on capital allocation strategy and private equity investment across Africa and adjacent markets.
We work at the intersection of data, strategy and influence — identifying, ranking and convening the allocators whose decisions shape economies, build infrastructure and underwrite the long future. In a complex investment landscape, we provide the intelligence and clarity decision-makers need.
Principles
Four principles. One standard.
- I
Independence
No allocator can buy a place in the index. The methodology is fixed; the council is independent.
- II
Rigour
Quantitative scoring across fourteen weighted dimensions, triangulated against multiple data sources.
- III
Reach
Coverage spans 54 African markets, with adjacent editions launching across the Middle East and North America.
- IV
Recognition
An annual seal — quiet, enduring, peer-recognised — awarded to every indexed allocator.
Beyond Rankings
A trusted advisory partner.
Beyond the index, we partner with institutions to design and execute capital allocation strategies that drive sustainable growth, unlock value and accelerate economic transformation across Africa.
2024
Founded
54
Markets Covered
100
Allocators / Edition
3
Regional Editions