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Side Letter: Introducing PEI's performance data; Warburg's $15bn; Africa's Adenia exclusiveWondering how a fund has performed? PEI has you covered. Plus: Warburg Pincus is nearing the final close on its latest flagship; and Africa's Adenia Partners smashes prior raise. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Norfund invests in W2AFNorfund has committed NKr53.1 million to Water Access Acceleration Fund.
Five sectors turning investors' heads in AfricaWith dealmaking activity on the continent expected to remain buoyant over the year ahead, we delve into the markets on PE firms’ radars.
Inspired Evolution Investment Management raises $216mThe Capetown-based asset manager closes its second renewable fund.
Side Letter: GPIF shuns directs, Amundi's €10bn goal, TMT skyrocketsWhat is it like to stand at the helm of a $1.4 trillion pension fund? Today's brief is for our valued subscribers only.
Cepheus Growth Capital Partners raises $51mThe Ethiopia-based private equity firm is halfway towards closing its debut fund.
Kenyan firm looks to raise $40m from local LPsFanisi Capital is targeting $75-$100m for its second fund, which will invest across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
- FMO, Norfund, Rabobank create African finance company
Arise will provide growth equity and target financial service providers working with rural communities in 20 sub-Saharan countries.
- Actis exits DFCU
The sale of Uganda’s fifth largest bank, which started as a DFI to become a fully-fledged corporate and retail lender, values the company at nearly $100m.
- Privately Speaking: Abraaj’s ambition
In 2012, a merger between two very different fund managers created the Abraaj Group. In April, Philip Borel spoke with several senior partners in the new business about the strategy they’re seeking to execute