Private Equity
The sale of the feminine hygiene brand, which is understood to have generated a ‘close to 1.5x return’, is Electra’s third exit this year after making 15x on Allflex and 3x return on Esure.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
Founded by seven established private equity firms, the East Africa Venture Capital Association will launch on 7 November.
2 min read · 09 October 2013
Private equity firms in India that bought assets before 2010 will not be taxed retroactively under GAAR, although further interpretation is now needed on some new terms.
3 min read · 09 October 2013
The investment in DSM Corridor Group is the pan-African PE firm's first in Tanzania.
1 min read · 09 October 2013
Stuart MacKenzie (pictured), who joined Ethos 15 years ago, will replace founding partner and CEO André Roux at the end of 2013.
1 min read · 09 October 2013
The newly-formed group, which helps wealthy families make impact investments, has assembled an experienced team for its first African office.
2 min read · 09 October 2013
Funds under management in South Africa jumped 10.4 percent in 2012 – more than twice as much as in the previous four years combined.
2 min read · 09 October 2013
The emerging market firm has now divested three hospital operators in the last 18 months – and continues to invest heavily in the healthcare industry.
2 min read · 09 October 2013
The first Egyptian sovereign buyout vehicle, managed by Cairo Financial Holdings, will soon start making its first investments.
3 min read · 21 September 2013
The injection of fresh capital comes after a year rich in deals for the firm’s social-minded vehicle.
3 min read · 21 September 2013
