Private equity in Ethiopia: Talking investment with Schulze Global Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 March 2015 In 2008 Schulze Global Investments became the first international private equity firm to open an office in Ethiopia.
African pension funds should invest more in local private equity, says fund manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2015 Pension funds in Africa should direct more money towards financing private equity firms that fund local enterprises.
Phatisa upgrades its African Private Equity News App Published by Press Office on 2 March 2015 The African Private Equity News App powered by Phatisa has been re-launched with a major facelift to its design, functionality, navigation and overall features to enhance user experience.
African private equity firms increasingly able to mobilise much-needed capital Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2015 New AVCA report reveals thriving deal and fundraising environment in Africa.
Chai Bora: The tea company with great ambitions in Tanzania and beyond Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 February 2015 Chai Bora MD discusses the company’s plans and the benefits of having private equity investors on board.
Factors private equity firms consider when investing in African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2015 Private equity industry experts discuss what they consider when looking at potential mining deals.
How and where to access Africa’s growth Published by Rory Ord on 9 February 2015 How can investors access Africa’s growth efficiently and effectively?
Sweet spot for African private equity is in smaller deals Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2014 As African private equity markets evolve, the ‘sweet spot’ is to be found at the smaller end of the deal size spectrum.
The man who built Kenya’s Mimosa Pharmacy chain Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 October 2014 How Chris Getonga built and sold a successful pharmacy chain.
Phatisa’s African Agriculture Fund invests in the Meridian Group Published by Press Office on 1 October 2014 Meridian’s main focus is the manufacture and distribution of specialised fertiliser blends.
African CEOs are in the mood for partnerships Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 September 2014 Nearly 50% of CEOs plan to pursue a joint venture or a new strategic alliance in the coming year.
Why Carlyle Group CEO is bullish about private equity in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2014 If there is going to be a great explosion in private equity, it will be in Africa, says David Rubenstein.
African private equity deals better priced than those globally, say experts Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2014 “It is the right time for investors to seriously look into Africa,” says Ngalaah Chuphi, partner at Ethos Private Equity.
Discussing venture capital and entrepreneurship in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2014 “Things are improving in the country but the change will not happen overnight.”