Nothing ventured, nothing gained Published by Staff Writer on 17 March 2017 There is a growing appetite among South African fund managers for venture capital deals.
Private equity stakeholders on investing in high-risk African countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2017 Industry stakeholders expressed conflicting views on investing in countries such as the DRC and Mozambique.
Private equity and venture capital fund formation in Nigeria: Some legal considerations Published by Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle on 6 March 2017 Some key legal considerations that first-time general partners should pay attention to when setting up a fund in Nigeria.
Overlooked Burkina Faso offers higher returns for investors willing to roll up their sleeves Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2017 ‘Because there is such a low supply of equity capital, you are likely to get better terms when you are making the investment.’
We need a new model for private equity investment in Africa Published by Brendan Mullen and Rushil Vallabh on 1 March 2017 Private equity has not been the catalyst for growth in Africa that everyone had hoped.
Activity in African capital markets shows significant decline in 2016 Published by Staff Writer on 16 February 2017 2016 marked a challenging year for African equity markets in the wake of lower economic growth and political upheaval around the globe.
South African private equity continues to outperform listed market Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2017 South African private equity continued to yield favourable returns relative to listed equity.
Private equity firm sees healthcare opportunity in Liberia Published by Kate Douglas on 5 January 2017 We talk to TLG Capital’s Saad Sheikh about the firm’s investment in a healthcare service provider in Monrovia.
Casablanca wants to position itself as gateway for investment in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 December 2016 Growing commercial linkages between north Africa and the rest of the continent.
On-the-ground realities in central Africa different to investors’ perceptions Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2016 Doing business in French-speaking central Africa is often different to what prospective investors assume, according to private equity boss.
Private equity: Africa shifts from a seller’s to a buyer’s market Published by Staff Writer on 28 November 2016 Q&A with Adrian Leuenberger, Quantum Global’s group head of asset management.
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.
