Private Equity

Africa

The rise of the African secondary buyout

What the increase in sponsor-to-sponsor transactions says about the growing private equity market.

6 min read · 26 September 2017

PE helps Angolan SWF post first-time profit

Solid growth in the fund’s agriculture and infrastructure PE holdings helped drive net profit of $44m.

2 min read · 25 September 2017

Ethos eyes final close on mid-market fund – Exclusive

The South African firm has also launched its seventh flagship buyout fund, for which it is targeting as much as $755m by early next year.

2 min read · 20 September 2017

Africa: A tough sell for limited partners

Developed market limited partners have fallen out of love with Africa as currency volatility continues to take its toll on returns.

5 min read · 07 September 2017

Private equity makes Africa's fintech connection

Fintech is taking off all over the continent as firms plug the gap filled elsewhere by traditional financial services providers.

4 min read · 05 September 2017

Private equity flocks to African education

Actis has joined a number of firms looking to take advantage of growing demand for higher education across the continent.

3 min read · 20 July 2017

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