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Seychelles: capital, investors and market indicators

Investors headquartered in or publicly active in Seychelles, with the latest economic indicators from the World Bank and IMF. For risk ratings, sector intelligence and deal flow, see the Seychelles country intelligence page.

Market indicators

GDP
$2.3bn2025
Real GDP growth
5.8%2025
GDP per capita
$19,0072025
Consumer price inflation
0.3%2025
Population
122,0002025
Current account balance (% of GDP)
-7.7%2025
General government gross debt (% of GDP)
51.2%2025

Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook via the IMF DataMapper (latest year shown is no later than 2025; recent years may be IMF estimates). Latest available year shown; refreshed weekly. Compare all 54 markets.

International investors active in Seychelles

InvestorTypeHeadquartersSector focus
Absa Bank LimitedCorporate investorFinancial services, Agriculture and food, Energy and power
African Emerging VenturesVenture capital firmEnergy and power, Technology, Agriculture and food
Airtel Africa PlcCorporate investorTechnology, Telecoms and digital infrastructure, Manufacturing and industrials
KuCoin VenturesCorporate investorFinancial services, Consumer, Technology

Recent transactions in Seychelles

DateTransactionTypeValueMarket
9 Oct 2026Airtel Money's IPO at GBP 529 millionPrivate Equity, Corporate Transactions$699.8mRwanda
15 Sep 2026Vumela Fund invests in Iris Fresh's operations in Southern AfricaPrivate EquityUndisclosedSeychelles
18 May 2026African Rainbow Energy increases stake in SOLA Group's operations in South AfricaCorporate TransactionsUndisclosedNamibia
12 May 2026African Rainbow Energy acquires additional stake in SOLA GroupCorporate TransactionsUndisclosedNamibia
25 Feb 2026Syndicate's Investment into the Mauritius Commercial Bank's Operations in Africa for USD 450 millionPrivate Credit$450mNigeria

All Seychelles transactions

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