Africa’s shifting private equity landscape Published by Boston Consulting Group on 22 November 2016 The entry of new kinds of investors is transforming the market.
East Africa strengthens its private equity investment potential Published by Press release on 21 November 2016 East Africa reported a total of 167 PE deals between 2010-2016 H1, with a total deal value of US$1.4bn.
North Africa continues to demonstrate private equity investment potential Published by Press release on 2 November 2016 Latest AVCA ‘Spotlight on North Africa Private Equity’ report indicates steady investor interest in the manufacturing, healthcare, education and consumer goods sectors.
Private equity investor on what he learned from his South Africa-Ethiopia motorbike ride Published by Gerhard Visagie on 28 October 2016 Investment prospects across the continent.
Private equity firm Abraaj on doing deals in a more volatile Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 October 2016 Many markets are still experiencing higher growth than most western countries
The Abraaj Group acquires stake in sub-Saharan Africa’s urea fertiliser manufacturer Published by Press release on 13 October 2016 The Abraaj Group, an investor operating in global growth markets, today announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Indorama Fertilisers B.V
Why Africa’s private equity-bubble worries are misplaced Published by Boston Consulting Group on 3 October 2016 Is too much money chasing too few companies?
[Podcast] Private equity in Africa: Growing interest in real estate, while deal sizes remain small Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 September 2016 Private equity deal activity in Africa has remained strong over the course of the first half of 2016, despite the continuing volatility of global and regional economies.
Actis discusses deal activity in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2016 ‘Our private equity team in Africa has had a busy time over the last 12 months,’ says Actis partner and head of southern Africa, David Cooke.
Private equity in Africa: Why investors need new approaches Published by Boston Consulting Group on 19 September 2016 With too many players chasing the same kinds of deals, funds need to consider more flexible investment strategies.
Private equity firm on why it backed a North African pharma producer Published by Justin Probyn on 15 September 2016 Actis recently invested in Medis Group – a producer of generic pharmaceuticals in Tunisia and Algeria.
Kenya’s creative industry: Unlocking opportunity where others see risk Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 September 2016 The sector has the potential for significant growth, but lacks investment and a solid business foundation.
Ethiopia: Import substitution likely to be a growing theme Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 30 August 2016 The Ethiopian government is pushing hard to boost the country’s domestic manufacturing sector.
Meet the Boss: George Odo, MD for East Africa, AfricInvest Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2016 Private equity boss shares what keeps him awake at night, and why he has been successful in business.