Private Equity

Middle East & North Africa

CDC appoints food and agri investment director

The appointment follows an annual report revealing the UK DFI made the highest level of investment in its history last year.

2 min read · 25 July 2016

ADIA continues to trim external managers

In its annual review, the $773bn Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund reported a fall in 20- and 30-year annualised returns against a 'backdrop of slowing global growth'.

3 min read · 20 July 2016

Ethos listing heralds new growth phase

The South African powerhouse is using a listed feeder vehicle as a springboard for its transition from a pure-play private equity house to sub-Saharan Africa’s leading alternative asset management platform.

3 min read · 20 July 2016

Ethos looks to tap retail investors with R2bn listing

Once raised, the vehicle will commit to three of Johannesburg-based Ethos’ current offerings, including its newly launched credit strategy, and will buy a secondary stake in the firm’s existing sixth fund.

3 min read · 18 July 2016

When private equity flirts with politics

In many countries, the lines between the private equity world and politics are often blurry.

2 min read · 06 July 2016

Abraaj on North African consolidation

Abraaj regional head for MENA, Ahmed Badreldin, talks about how to consolidate in the region, IPO sentiment and growth plans.

3 min read · 23 June 2016

Just Closed: Gulf Capital raises $222.5m

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1 min read · 14 June 2016

Old Mutual acquires Landmark

Old Mutual Asset Management has purchased a majority stake in the firm less than two months after former owner Religare sold its interest.<br />

1 min read · 14 June 2016

Abraaj banks on Turkey

The UAE-based firm is acquiring a minority stake in Fibabanka through Abraaj Turkey Fund I, which is currently closing in on its $500m target.

2 min read · 06 June 2016

Abraaj stages second North Africa healthcare IPO

The firm’s listing of Egypt’s Cleopatra Hospital Company on the Egyptian Exchange follows on the heels of the IPO of Unimed on the Tunis exchange.

2 min read · 02 June 2016

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