A checklist for African mid-stage companies looking to stand out to investors Published by Kate Douglas on 8 June 2017 Tips from Johnni Kjelsgaard, founder of GrowthAfrica.
Better times ahead for Ghana’s economy Published by Lacina Balma on 6 June 2017 The medium-term prospects point towards a recovery of economic growth.
Interview: Searching for Africa’s alternative investment opportunities Published by Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 We speak to Paul Boynton, the CEO of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.
African Economic Outlook: 10 facts you probably didn’t know Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2017 Did you know that only two African countries exported more than they imported last year? Or that Morocco led intra-African investment in 2016?
Why this private equity firm is betting on a Kenyan biscuit manufacturer Published by Kate Douglas on 16 May 2017 Opportunities in the biscuit business in Kenya and beyond.
Meet the Boss: Paul Kavuma, CEO, Catalyst Principal Partners Published by Staff Writer on 15 May 2017 ‘It is quite difficult in leadership to listen and to really hear what other people are saying,’ says private equity boss.
‘It’s good to fail sometimes’: The story of a Kenyan manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2017 Bharat Shah, vice-chairman and past managing director of Kenafric Industries, shares lessons learned from decades in business.
South African entrepreneur on lessons learnt from Silicon Valley and tough times Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2017 SweepSouth has just concluded a series A financing round and is looking to expand outside of South Africa.
Start-ups in Africa are more likely to grow from client revenue than investment Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2017 Business leaders discuss what it takes to develop African ‘unicorns’ (start-ups with a valuation of over $1bn).
South African private equity continues to endure despite slowing growth Published by Staff Writer on 9 May 2017 Despite South Africa’s contracted economic growth forecast at the end of 2016, the performance of the private equity industry ended the year on a positive trajectory.
Investors need to approach Nigeria with caution Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 May 2017 Chris Newson, director for Africa private markets at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the Nigerian economy.
Private equity investors in Africa are distinct from other parts of the world Published by Staff Writer on 18 April 2017 They hold investments for longer and use less debt.
Private equity: Is it francophone Africa’s turn? Published by Kate Douglas on 6 April 2017 Some English-speaking African heavyweights are looking a lot less attractive to investors.
Africa private equity exits continue upward trend Published by Press release on 6 April 2017 ‘It is also positive to see capital continuing to flow into Africa despite economic headwinds in some of the key African markets.’