Private Equity
Private markets have a crucial role to play in deploying capital where it is most needed, says Evans Osano at development agency FSD Africa.
3 min read · 01 September 2021
Market conditions for private equity firms are improving, but more work needs to be done to mobilise local capital.
7 min read · 01 September 2021
The financial sector – especially fintech – has overtaken 'consumer discretionary' to take the largest share of private equity deal volume.
2 min read · 01 September 2021
The region still attracts private equity interest as countries improve their ratings in the Ease of Doing Business index.
2 min read · 01 September 2021
LPs favour Egypt as the country continues to achieve GDP growth through the covid-19 crisis, with healthcare a focus across the region.
2 min read · 01 September 2021
Tech and venture stand out as bright spots as Africa’s private equity industry continues to adapt to the covid environment.
4 min read · 01 September 2021
Although the value of private equity investments took a hit thanks to covid-19, deal volume is growing.
2 min read · 01 September 2021
A gender-lens approach can boost business performance and enhance women’s economic empowerment in Africa, says Anne-Marie Lévesque of development finance institution FinDev Canada.
2 min read · 01 September 2021
A blended equity and debt approach can pay dividends when expanding companies throughout emerging markets, say Gulf Capital CEO Dr Karim El Solh and managing directors Omar Rifai and Kaiser Jasrai.
7 min read · 30 April 2021
The fresh capital from Temasek will be used to anchor LeapFrog Investment’s future funds focused on Asia and Africa.
3 min read · 11 March 2021
