Private Equity

North Africa

Carlyle and Louis Bacon acquire Traxys

Carlyle and affiliates of Louis Bacon have acquired a minority interest for an undisclosed sum

2 min read · 25 August 2014

Abraaj targets $800m for sub-Saharan Africa fund

The International Finance Corporation is considering an allocation of up to $50m to the vehicle

2 min read · 12 August 2014

Friday Letter: Big in Africa

The growing interest of the global firms in Africa represents an opportunity for incumbent GPs, not a threat

3 min read · 08 August 2014

Actis eyes Alex Forbes exit after $1bn float

The firm has already made a partial exit following South Africa's biggest IPO for four years

2 min read · 25 July 2014

Ascent Capital reaches $50m first close on East Africa fund

The Kenya-based private equity firm will target investments in East Africa

2 min read · 22 July 2014

Exclusive: Actis expands RI team

The firm has hired Shami Nissan, formerly of PwC, as a director in London

1 min read · 15 July 2014

Amethis beats target with $380m final close

<p>The Africa-focused firm has closed its debut vehicle with total debt and equity commitments of $530m.</p>

1 min read · 30 June 2014

Braving Africa

<p>As KKR makes its first African deal, a new paper suggests that LPs are overestimating the kind of returns emerging markets are likely to deliver.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p>

4 min read · 06 June 2014

Chart of the Week: African fundraising

<p><em>Fundraising for African focused funds have nearly hit 2013's total. </em></p>

1 min read · 04 June 2014

Development Partners International invests $20 million in African university

<p>London-based Development Partners International to make a $20 million investment in for-profit education in Africa.</p> <p> </p>

2 min read · 03 June 2014

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