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Three things to know before investing in AfricaThose eyeing the continent must consider heightened due diligence, early liquidity options and carefully diversified portfolios.
Key trends reshaping African private equityPlatform plays, ethics, FX, bigger exits, early liquidity and more private credit. What else is leaving its mark on PE in the continent?
Helios: Creative investors thrive in AfricaAfrica brings its challenges, but other markets just would not be as rewarding, says Tope Lawani, managing partner at Helios Investment Partners.
Diversity not a priority as ESG makes gainsJust over a third of private equity managers consider diversity in their investment processes, according to LGT Capital Partners' ESG Report 2019.
IFC approves $50m commitmentThe member of the World Bank Group has backed an Africa-focused fund.
African private equity: In search of a solid 3xFrom rising to falling star, Africa rewards those with discipline, patience and the skills to build a market leader.
TA Associates buys India’s Ideal CuresThe Boston-headquartered firm has struck its third deal this month, following recent investments in an African digital payments business and a London-headquartered software provider.
- TA ups sponsor-to-sponsor deals amid tough competition
The archetypal outbound deal originator has become more open to secondary buyouts in the increasingly competitive sector of technology growth investment.
- TA plants first flag in Africa
The growth investor has taken a stake in a payments business owned by African powerhouse Helios Investment Partners since 2011
- ACA closes Fund IV at $570m
The close of the West Africa-focused fund comes amid a muted year of fundraising for Africa.