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Development finance LPs back ILPA guidelinesCDC and Norfund are among a group of LPs that want to ensure ‘the next generation of emerging market private equity funds are raised on terms that reflect the principles’.
- Aureos inks sale to London Stock Exchange
The emerging markets growth investor has exited MillenniumIT, a 1996 legacy investment inherited from CDC Group.
- Reinventing the wheel
African GPs are looking beyond traditional structures to raise money in today’s market, writes Toby Mitchenall.
- Angola’s first private equity fund targets $100m
Previously the preserve of energy specialists and pan-regional players, Angola will soon have its first domestic private equity fund founded by a local bank and a development finance institution.
- Aureos nears $400m fund close
The emerging markets specialist has attracted $253m in commitments and expects to garner a further $100m in the next two months. The final close is scheduled for the third quarter.
- Aureos Africa completes $253m first close
Having passed the halfway mark on fundraising for its new Pan-African fund, its largest ever focused on the region, the mid-market investor is hoping to have invested between $80m and $100m by the end of the year.
- Aureos exits Ugandan microlender in $25m deal
The emerging markets specialist has sold its stake in Uganda Microfinance Limited to Kenya-based Equity Bank, as it nears a $200m first close on its $400m Pan-African fund.
- Aureos launches HIV/AIDS portfolio management initiative
The emerging markets private equity firm is managing a $1 million medical risk management programme aimed at lowering healthcare costs in its East African portfolio companies.
- IFC CEO advocates Africa fund of funds
The World Bank-backed investment company is looking to set up a body in partnership with another company to provide a gateway for investments into Africa.
- AfriCap raises $50m microfinance fund
AfriCap Microfinance’s latest fundraising has drawn private sector investors as well as development funds and charities as interest in micro lending continues to grow.