Four things to know about Ethiopia’s economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 April 2016 Why private equity is the best vehicle for investors seeking access to the Ethiopian market, and how currency shortages are having some interesting effects on the economy.
Investing in African start-ups: An overview of on-the-ground realities Published by Bertrams Lukstins on 13 March 2016 Africa is certainly on the venture capital investing map. However, investors have to be patient.
Private equity firm discusses Ethiopia pharma investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2016 UK-based private equity firm 54 Capital has entered Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical market through an investment into Addis Pharmaceutical Factory.
Private equity: Why Old Mutual is betting on growth of cycling and golf Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2015 We talk to Old Mutual Private Equity about why it bought a 70% stake in MoreCorp.
Investing in Africa’s basic needs: The case for private equity in food and affordable housing Published by Valentine Chitalu on 18 November 2015 Food security and housing are now important areas for investment in Africa, and forward-thinking investors are focused on offering affordable products in these segments.
US private equity firm Carlyle betting on growth of African middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2015 US-based private equity firm The Carlyle Group is seeking to capitalise on expected consumer spending growth in sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa: Supply and demand of private equity funding capital skewed Published by RisCura on 3 November 2015 The supply of capital for large cap opportunities in Africa is outstripping the demand for capital.
Four things you should know about the growth of African pension funds Published by Kate Douglas on 3 August 2015 RisCura’s Rory Ord highlights some key points around Africa’s current pension fund growth and investment.
Why a Nigerian mattress company caught the eye of private equity players Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2015 According to John Opubor, director of Actis Nigeria, the foam mattress and bedding industry has seen attractive growth.
When assessing Africa’s private equity landscape, quality must trump quantity Published by Clive Howell on 15 July 2015 Total deal value is not necessarily the most important metric when assessing the impact of private equity.
Deal-making: Unpacking private equity activity in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 July 2015 Competition for deals is growing.
Private equity firm explains why it invested in Zimbabwe’s dairy industry Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Spear Capital about their $6m investment deal with a leading dairy company.
Africa private equity: Deep value in mid-cap sector Published by Nick Tims on 11 May 2015 We have observed that competition is clearly increasing, but more so at the larger end of the deal spectrum.
Consumer demand will drive the next wave of African private equity investments Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2015 KPMG’s Dapo Okubadejo argues US private equity houses are more bullish than European counterparts.
