Private Equity

Middle East & North Africa

Helios in $50m pension deal

The deal comes shortly after Helios held a $355m first close for its Fund III, which is targeting $1bn.

1 min read · 02 June 2014

Actis seals African electricity exit

The firm bought Uganda-based Umeme in 2005 and will retain a minority stake in the business.

2 min read · 19 May 2014

ECP books 2.2x on banking exit

<p>The deal marks the third exit from ECP’s Central Africa growth capital fund.</p> <p> </p>

1 min read · 12 May 2014

Actis launches $100m Africa credit platform

<p>The deal marks Actis’ second this week following an investment in mobile monetisation company Upstream.</p>

2 min read · 24 April 2014

Carlyle raises $698m for Africa fund

The fund exceeded its target by almost $200m and has made two investments to date.

2 min read · 16 April 2014

Warburg to buy aviation software company

The private equity firm will look to strengthen mercator’s product range and provide capital for add-on acquisitions.

1 min read · 08 April 2014

Exclusive: Amethis hits $250m for debut fund

The pan-African firm, which invests in both equity and debt, aims to have $500m of firepower by June. <br />

2 min read · 01 April 2014

CIC, RDIF eye $200m Russia investment

The two funds, together with a Middle Eastern SWF, intend to invest in a Russian agricultural processor.

2 min read · 28 March 2014

Gulf Capital eyes 10x return from GMS

The return from Gulf Marine Services could well pay back the firm’s entire fund.

2 min read · 25 March 2014

Abraaj exits Philippine&#039;s Pancake House

The firm has sold its shares in Philippines-based Pancake House to corporate buyer Max’s Group.

2 min read · 26 February 2014

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