Private Equity
Blue Wolf Capital Management has used a commitment from South African investor Johnnic Holdings to make a $110m venture into the energy sector.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
EQT fought off stiff competition from its heavyweight European peers to acquire wound-dressing company BSN Medical from Montagu Private Equity, which booked a 3x return on the sale.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Africa-focused firms are building on the promise shown by the continent’s private equity industry last year, with a trio of deals by Ethos, Duet Group and Emerging Capital Partners helping to kickstart dealmaking this month.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The banking group has acquired a minority stake in agri-business Export Trading Group, demonstrating the private equity team’s confidence in the region.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Private equity firms across the world clamoured to round off the year on a high, leading to a slew of new investments and exits.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Duet Group, which in October formed a joint venture with TLG Capital to invest in Africa, has completed its first deal on the continent and has announced plans for a forthcoming $150m fundraising.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
The partnership with South Africa’s Pangea Exploration is considering mining opportunities in Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia as well as West and Southern Africa.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Emerging Capital Partners has invested $32m in Africa’s telecoms sector, hoping to capitalise on a growing population and increasing consumerism in the region.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Citadel Capital has sealed a successful rights issue, leaving the business well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the MENA region, according to co-founder Hisham El-Khazindar (pictured).
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Emerging markets private equity investor Actis has acquired South African vehicle tracking business for $434m, according to the firm. It is its first investment in the crime sector.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
