UK supermarket billionaire setting up investment vehicle for East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2014 Lord David Sainsbury’s Msingi will support new companies in key sectors.
A look at funding SMEs for inclusive growth in Africa Published by Dapo Okubadejo on 20 May 2014 SMEs are drivers of the economy and inclusive growth.
Can corporate venture capital plug Africa’s funding gap? Published by Sean Ndiho Obedih on 16 May 2014 Sean Ndiho Obedih, founding partner of Sobek Ventures, discusses the potential for CVC in Africa.
Investors failing to see promise in Africa’s problems Published by Ade Onitolo on 13 May 2014 Investment flows into Africa often don’t match up to the positive sentiment about the continent.
Carlyle private equity fund eyeing investments linked to emerging middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 April 2014 The Carlyle Group has seen greater than expected investor interest in a fund focused solely on sub-Saharan Africa.
Private equity firm backing affordable housing projects in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 April 2014 “We want to build houses and get supply of houses into this middle-income market.”
Meet the Boss: Eline Blaauboer, managing partner, TBL Mirror Fund Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2014 After its success on a small scale, private equity fund manager would like to work with more businesses.
East Africa ‘has all the ingredients for private equity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 TBL Mirror Fund looking to “buy into the growth story” of entrepreneurial businesses.
What investors think about private equity in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 April 2014 A report shows investors are increasingly willing to back African-focused private equity funds.
Seeing investment opportunities in post-war Liberia and Sierra Leone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 March 2014 The West Africa Venture Fund hopes to stimulate economies affected by years of conflict.
Private equity firm explains why it is backing the East African growth story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2014 “The macro story in East Africa echoes that of Africa, and that makes it a relatively more attractive region.”
No two days are the same in African private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2014 Talking prviate equity in Africa with Phatisa’s Stuart Bradley.
Private equity firm explains why it backed a Kenyan flower company Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2014 Within two days from the time flowers are cut at Kenya’s flower farms they are available for sale in markets such as Sweden.
Private equity investors face unique challenges in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2014 “Every country is different, as are their regulatory and financial landscapes.”