Private Equity
Buttressed by a hefty proportion of capital and expertise provided by development finance institutions, African GPs are a force for sustainable change.
5 min read · 24 September 2018
The main LPs to meet? The most jaw-dropping view? Tanya van Lill, chief executive of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, gives the lowdown for first-time visitors.
2 min read · 21 September 2018
The firm's Natalie Kolbe and Rick Phillips discuss how investors can find openings in both good times and bad.
7 min read · 19 September 2018
Investor confidence in the country is growing thanks to renewed political stability.
3 min read · 19 September 2018
A flurry of VC activity drove spending up almost 40% last year as investors took advantage of tax-friendly government initiatives.
2 min read · 19 September 2018
Peter Baird of Investec Asset Management says the stage is now set for attractive private equity investments and exits.
7 min read · 18 September 2018
CDC, South Suez and 57 Stars discuss the risks – and returns – of investing in Africa.
5 min read · 18 September 2018
Political reforms and the creation of a new free trade area will prove a boon for the continent’s biggest economy, says Paul Boynton, the CEO of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.
5 min read · 17 September 2018
From rising to falling star, Africa rewards those with discipline, patience and the skills to build a market leader.
5 min read · 17 September 2018
Read our interactive presentation to find out why patience pays off when it comes to the continent’s PE opportunities.
1 min read · 17 September 2018
