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Side Letter: Why are GPs in Africa feeling optimistic?Why are GPs in Africa so optimistic about the fight against covid-19? Plus: Apollo spin-out gathers commitments, GPs get better at recycling and BC Partners' ADIA hire. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Covid-19 in Africa: How the PE community plans to weather the crisisAfrica's growth-oriented focus and DFI-heavy investor base could make it more resilient than other PE markets and help the continent rebound from health crisis.
Side Letter: Maryland's tax gambit, DBJ's impact push, responsible investmentIt's day one of the Responsible Investment Forum New York (preview below). We also have analysis of Maryland's proposed tax attack and where the Development Bank of Japan wants to put its private equity yen. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
IFC proposes $30m commitmentThe sister organization of the World Bank backs a fund to support multiple sectors in Africa.
PEI Awards 2019: Global winnersWe honour specialists across the globe in areas including healthcare, technology, impact and long-term.
FMO makes $35m commitmentThe Dutch development bank committed to another Africa-focused private equity fund to support mid-sized businesses.
FMO proposes €4.4m commitmentThe Dutch development bank backs a fund to address opportunities through technology development in Africa.
Impact vehicles could benefit from fund model innovationLong-term funds could be a better fit for impact investing in emerging markets where exits and regulation remain challenging, according to panellists at an EMPEA conference.
Private equity in Africa: Regional guide 2019The continent’s private equity is scaling up, with regionalisation emerging as a key strategy. PEI scouts out where activity is highest and where the next opportunities will be.
- Key trends reshaping African private equity
Platform plays, ethics, FX, bigger exits, early liquidity and more private credit. What else is leaving its mark on PE in the continent?