Private Equity

Ben Jackson

News & Analysis

Tech to the rescue?

Are technology and automation the answer for back office teams struggling to manage their workload?

4 min read · 01 April 2022

Human rights step into the PE spotlight

With major EU regulations on the horizon, Ben Jackson asks if human rights will emerge as the next key ESG issue for private equity firms.

7 min read · 01 February 2022

African VC gets ready for take-off

Venture is attracting growing interest on the continent, despite investor expectations not always matching the realities of the local business environment.

5 min read · 01 September 2021

A towering performance for African telecoms

Private equity investment has helped power a connectivity revolution in Africa despite the hurdles to extending rural access to broadband.

7 min read · 01 September 2021

Green shoots emerge for African fundraising

Market conditions for private equity firms are improving, but more work needs to be done to mobilise local capital.

7 min read · 01 September 2021

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Total Impact Capital on how to make a difference in Africa

Opportunities beckon for private debt investors looking for impact in Africa, says John Simon, founding partner at Total Impact Capital.

3 min read · 31 January 2021

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Due diligence in Africa: Finding a new normal?

The continent has weathered the pandemic better than other regions but the virus is forcing firms to adapt to restrictions on risk management activity.

3 min read · 30 November 2020

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The evolution of impact investing in Africa

The Sustainable Development Goals are focusing strategies on the continent, but surviving the pandemic will bring additional challenges.

7 min read · 01 November 2020

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Nigeria faces headwinds amid pandemic

We explore how private equity in the country is approaching a test of its resilience.

5 min read · 31 August 2020

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Africa's private equity exits: Finding the way out

Covid-19 compounds concerns over Africa’s challenging exit environment, but recent success stories demonstrate the continent’s long-term potential.

6 min read · 31 August 2020

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