Private Equity

Africa

How information is being unlocked for investors in Africa

Headline numbers only tell you so much, says Clarisa De Franco, CDC’s managing director of funds and capital partnerships.

2 min read · 29 August 2019

From Ethiopia to consumer markets: Emerging themes in Africa

Alison Klein, manager, private equity, at FMO, discusses the new opportunities in Africa.

2 min read · 28 August 2019

The African outlook after Abraaj

The collapse of the emerging markets private equity investor is already having far-reaching repercussions. What does it mean for the continent’s GPs, LPs and management teams.

6 min read · 28 August 2019

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?

7 min read · 27 August 2019

DPI: Putting Africa back on track

While other emerging market economies stumble, Africa’s macro story is increasingly robust, says Runa Alam of Development Partners International

8 min read · 27 August 2019

Helios: Creative investors thrive in Africa

Africa brings its challenges, but other markets just would not be as rewarding, says Tope Lawani, managing partner at Helios Investment Partners.

8 min read · 27 August 2019

OMAI on quantifying impact in Africa

Paul Boynton of Old Mutual Alternative Investments looks at where to make a difference and how it can be measured.

8 min read · 27 August 2019

Edmond de Rothschild closes fourth Africa fund above target – exclusive

The firm has raised €375m for Amethis Fund II as it eyes another fundraise on the continent.

2 min read · 09 June 2019

Life after Abraaj: How former employees can remain in private equity

Junior and mid-level employees are widely regarded as attractive targets, while more senior personnel may find themselves on the receiving end of tough questions from future business partners.

3 min read · 18 March 2019

Africa’s real gems lie deep beneath the surface

Global firms' pullback from Africa has been greatly exaggerated, AVCA chief Michelle Kathryn Essomé explains.

4 min read · 28 February 2019

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