Private Equity

Middle East & North Africa

Abraaj North Africa Fund II makes sixth investment

The firm’s acquisition of Morocco’s Al Kindy and Menara is the firm’s 27th investment in health care globally and the sixth investment from its Abraaj North African Fund II, a $375m vehicle that closed in August.

1 min read · 04 November 2015

UTIMCO seeks to boost exposure to Africa

CIO Bruce Zimmerman says the endowment is looking for new private equity partners on the continent.

2 min read · 28 October 2015

Oyak has $5bn for direct investments

The Turkish pension fund is targeting investments mainly in North America and Europe.

2 min read · 26 October 2015

Snapshot: Altius talks fundraising

Altius Associates' Rhonda Ryan tells Private Equity International it’s a busy year ahead with funds coming to market looking to raise at least a combined €30-40 billion.

3 min read · 15 October 2015

Edmond de Rothschild eyes Andina fund

The private equity arm of the asset manager is planning to raise its allocation to private equity by 50 percent over the next three years.

3 min read · 06 October 2015

2015 fundraising on track to beat 2014

PEI Research & Analytics reveals that private equity fundraising this year is likely to surpass total capital raised globally in 2014.

2 min read · 01 October 2015

Snapshot: CDC talks ESG

Ritu Kumar, director of environmental and social responsibility at CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution, discusses with <em><span class="ITALIC"></span></em><span class="ITALIC"><em><span class="ITALIC"><a href="http://www.privatehealthcareinvestor.com/cdc-talks-esg/" title="Private Healthcare Investor">Private Healthcare Investor</a></span></em> </span>the key factors in investing responsibly in healthcare. The DFI has just released a new online ESG toolkit, and Kumar previews what will be in the healthcare section.

1 min read · 01 October 2015

ECP eyes stock market exits

The Pan-Africa firm sold insurance company C-Re Holding to Saham Finances this month.

2 min read · 29 September 2015

Apis Growth Fund finalises first transactions

The emerging markets fund is targeting investments in financial services in Africa and Asia.

2 min read · 07 September 2015

Too much dry powder in Africa, warns expert

GPs will soon be outpriced for blockbuster deals in Africa, but plenty of opportunity remains further down the market, predicts Africa valuations specialist Rory Ord.

3 min read · 31 August 2015

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