Quarterly Index Briefs
AT50 Index Launch Brief
An institutional brief covering the AT50 Index purpose, governance structure, and launch details. The index launched at a base of 1,000, opening at 1,369 (back-tested from Q4 2023), with quarterly reviews.
AT50 Index Launch Brief
The Africa Tech Index (AT50) is a quarterly benchmark tracking Africa's most listing-ready private technology companies. The index launched at the London Stock Exchange on January 28, 2026.
Key Facts
- Base value: 1,000
- Launch level: 1,369 (back-tested from Q4 2023)
- Review cadence: Quarterly
- Constituents: Up to 50 companies
Purpose
The AT50 Index provides a structured, rules-based framework for assessing and benchmarking Africa's private technology sector. It is designed to serve institutional investors, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds seeking transparent exposure to African tech growth.
Governance Structure
The index is governed by an independent Governance Council that oversees methodology integrity, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and quarterly review decisions. The council operates separately from commercial partnerships.
Methodology Overview
Constituent selection is based on a multi-pillar scoring framework covering valuation momentum, revenue strength, liquidity visibility, governance maturity, strategic expansion, and market signal & narrative.
Full institutional documentation available upon request.