Private Equity

Middle East & North Africa

Helios acquires Crown Agents’ financial services units

The pan-Africa firm has completed the acquisition of the former British statutory corporation following regulatory approval.

2 min read · 01 April 2016

NYSCRF’s Vicki Fuller joins AVCA advisory council

At the industry association’s forum in London last year, Fuller announced the $184.5bn pension fund’s plan to invest around $5bn in Africa in the next five years.

3 min read · 16 March 2016

Old Mutual to split into four units to unlock value

Several private equity firms are reported to be interested in acquiring Old Mutual’s wealth division.

2 min read · 11 March 2016

China-Israel fund makes second investment

China Everbright and Catalyst have led a $25 million funding round in Israeli company XJet, which will be used to bring the technology to China’s manufacturing sector.

2 min read · 09 March 2016

ECP sees quickening Africa investment pace

Diversification is the best way to address investor concerns about oil prices and currency depreciation in certain African markets, ECP co-CEO Vincent Le Guennou tells PEI.

3 min read · 07 March 2016

Gulf Capital targets Q2 credit fund close

The new fund will target a cash yield of 8-10 percent and internal rate of return of 18 percent.

3 min read · 03 March 2016

PEI Awards 2015: CVC, Ardian, Aberdeen sweep the board

More than 6,800 votes were cast by industry insiders for PEI’s annual awards, which saw serial winners and new contenders celebrated for their outstanding achievements in 2015.

3 min read · 01 March 2016

TVM Capital Healthcare: South-East Asia is the new MENA

TVM Capital Healthcare Partners CEO Helmut Schuehsler believes both South-East Asia and MENA share a similar healthcare model, which is characterised by “a strong focus on hospital-based healthcare”.

1 min read · 29 February 2016

TVM Capital Healthcare targets $300m for Fund III

The emerging markets-focused fund intends to invest in up to 12 healthcare companies across MENA, India and Southeast Asia.

2 min read · 23 February 2016

LeapFrog moves into healthcare

African healthcare investments will be led by Felix Olale, who joins the firm as a partner.

1 min read · 18 February 2016

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