Private Equity
CAPE III is already larger than Lagos-based African Capital Alliance’s previous private equity vehicles, thanks in part to commitments from DFIs and Nigerian institutions. Up to 40 percent of the fund, which is targeting as much as $500m, may be invested in the energy sector.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Mega-firms with dry powder are breaking the LBO mould to get deals done, writes Toby Mitchenall.
4 min read · 05 January 2013
HBG Special Opportunities Fund I will focus on MENASA-based companies struggling on AIM. The fund is also the firm's first move into Shariah-compliant investing.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Venture investments in Israel declined 40% as compared to the second quarter of 2008, but showed a 5% increase over the first quarter of 2009.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The capital injection from three Egyptian banks will support Dina Farms’ expansion plans.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The capital will help Egypt’s National River Transport Company finance a fleet of river transport barges.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
PEI Asia’s inaugural ranking of the 30 largest private equity firms from the Middle East and the Asia Pacific.
8 min read · 05 January 2013
The investment in Commercial International Bank marks the largest MENA deal done in 2009.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Howard Yellen has been hired to help the firm develop its defense platform.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The emerging markets giant has hired Ngozi Edozien, who last year founded the Equity Vehicle for Health in Africa.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
