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Into Africa?(2)Both LPs and GPs alike seem increasingly convinced by the attractiveness of Africa as an investment destination. Some will inevitably be disappointed. But that shouldn't put investors off.
- Into Africa?
Both LPs and GPs alike seem increasingly convinced by the attractiveness of Africa as an investment destination. Some will inevitably be disappointed. But that shouldn't put investors off.
- Actis launches $100m Africa credit platform
The deal marks Actis’ second this week following an investment in mobile monetisation company Upstream.
- Actis invests in CSH
Pan-emerging markets investor Actis is investing in Credit Services Holdings, a buy-and-build credit services business. CSH’s first investment will be acquiring 100% of Compuscan, an independent credit bureau in Africa.
- Actis invests in emerging markets mobile marketing company
Actis has backed Upstream, an emerging markets mobile monetisation company. Its clients include the Vodafone Group, Telecom Italia Mobile, MTN, T-Mobile and Etisalat.
- Temasek, IFC in $255m Africa co-investment
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund has teamed with IFC to invest in oil and gas company Seven Energy.
- Private equity firm Actis reduces stake in Egypt's CIB - Reuters
Private equity firm Actis has reduced its holding in Commercial International Bank, Egypt's biggest listed bank, to 6.5 percent, writes Reuters. CIB said Actis sold a 2.6 percent stake in the bank.
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- Actis reassigns China after Lim's departure
Meng Ann Lim, head of China and SEA, has left, and the firm has reassigned Asia responsibilities.
- CVC acquires China dumpling chain
The firm has acquired dumpling restaurant operator Da Niang, it’s second China buyout in three months.