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West Africa’s rising profileThe region, often the site of political instability, has in the past month been home to several positive developments for private equity.
- Nigerian telecom exit nets ECP 2.9x
The Africa-focussed firm made proceeds of some $99m in a private placement preceding Starcomms’ listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Emerging markets focussed-Actis also exited its investment in the company.
- CDC invests $250m in three Indian infrastructure funds
The UK fund of funds has backed funds from IDFC, Actis and Kotak.
- Actis makes debut real estate India investment
The emerging market investor has kicked off its India real estate investing with a JV for a retail development in Bangalore.
- Actis sells silicon manufacturer stake
The firm has sold its stake in Chinese silicon wafer manufacturer Shunda Holding to a former portfolio company.
- CDC commits $650m to Actis funds
The emerging markets fund of funds has made its second large commitment to Actis' funds this year, investing in the firm’s global private equity fundraising attempts. In January it invested nearly $1bn in the firm’s latest infrastructure fund.
- Actis boosts infrastructure team
The firm is increasing its capacity to invest in South and Southeast Asia where there is 'substantial demand' for power and transport infrastructure.
- Travant holds first close on $107m
The West and Central African buyout firm founded by Nigerian executives, was largely backed by local investors as well as CDC, the UK government fund of funds.
- Abraaj buys Egyptian medical testing group
The UAE buyout firm has taken an Egyptian laboratory group private, as it continues in the vanguard of private equity firms in the North African country.
- UBS banker joins CVC
As the international banking industry continues to reshape itself, UBS’ Lorne Somerville is the latest senior figure to head for the private equity industry.