What private equity holds for Africa this year Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 Private equity valuation specialist Rory Ord shares his thoughts on the future of private equity deals in Africa.
Kenyan coffee shop brands join forces to capture growing consumer market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Israeli-owned Artcaffé in joint venture with Kenyan coffee shop Dormans.
Food for thought as African private equity stimulates economic development Published by Valentine Chitalu on 28 January 2014 Phatisa focuses investments on African agriculture and housing sectors.
Common mistakes made by private equity firms in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 24 January 2014 While the potential exists for private equity managers to make great returns in Africa, so does the potential to make mistakes.
Report highlights 2014 trends in mergers and acquisitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 January 2014 The Deal Drivers Africa report forecasts M&A activity in Africa for next year.
Unlocking Africa’s housing market potential Published by Promotional Feature on 12 December 2013 The Pan African Housing Fund looks to address the housing shortage in East Africa.
Cross-border deal making in Africa expected to rise in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2013 Report projects growth in number of M&A between companies in different African countries.
Outlook for private equity and venture capital in Africa Published by Michelle Essomé on 5 December 2013 “Private equity and venture capital is increasingly becoming an important funding option for African entrepreneurs.”
Private equity inflows will account for ‘half of FDI into East Africa in five years’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2013 East Africa is “an attractive destination” for private equity funding.
How to get private equity exits in Africa right Published by Dapo Okubadejo on 29 August 2013 Private equity as an asset class has received reasonable prominence in Africa in recent times.
Strong growth potential in Africa’s lesser-known cities Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2013 African private equity experts shared their investment insights at this week’s AVCA conference in Cape Town.
African private equity funds outperformed US venture capital over last decade Published by Staff Writer on 9 April 2013 A new index of institutional-quality private equity funds in Africa posted an 11.2% annualised return.
Private equity investors need to bring more to the table than just capital Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2013 As competition for private equity deals in Africa starts to heat up, investors need to be able to clearly demonstrate their true value proposition.
PSG Africa targeting consumer-facing companies for private equity deals Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 February 2013 “The middle class is growing and the consumer is gaining more purchasing power,” says Michiel le Roux, investment executive at PSG Africa.