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
Investec: Off-grid solar could be as transformational for Africa as mobile phones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2016 Investec Asset Management’s Mark Jennings shares why the firm just acquired a ‘significant shareholding’ in Mobisol.
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.
Fundo Soberano de Angola announces first quarter 2016 investment update Published by Press Office on 20 September 2016 ‘As of 31 March 2016, Angola’s sovereign wealth fund has approximately 60% of its portfolio allocated in private equity funds dedicated to domestic and regional investment opportunities.’
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.
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.
Private equity requires family businesses to become more ‘corporate’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 July 2016 We speak to George Odo, managing director for East Africa at private equity firm AfricInvest.
The good, the bad and the ugly of African capital markets Published by Robbie Cheadle on 21 July 2016 If capital is becoming available within Africa itself to invest into local businesses, then it may be able to weather Brexit better than expected.
Oil and gas to be major attraction for private equity over next 12 months Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2016 A recent EY survey reveals 43% of private equity investors plan to deploy capital into oil and gas by first half of 2017.
Private equity in Africa set to move into ‘investment period’ Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2016 Africa’s private equity industry achieved some milestones in 2015. We find out what that tells us about the current climate.
A big year for private equity fundraising in Africa Published by RisCura on 4 May 2016 ‘The slowdown in the growth of emerging market economies hasn’t inhibited the ability of African investment managers to attract significant amounts of capital.’
Africa private equity exits reach a nine-year high Published by Staff Writer on 28 April 2016 Private equity firms exited 44 companies in Africa in 2015, an increase from 39 in both 2014 and 2013.
