North Africa

Origo Sino-India increases holding in Fomento(2)

Listed emerging markets manager Origo Sino-India is backing an Indian iron ore producer with a $10 million investment that will trigger Origo’s own return to market for funding.

Aureos looks to raise $400m African fund(3)

Emerging markets buyout firm Aureos is looking to raise a pan-African fund as it aims to double its funds under management.

Origo Sino-India increases holding in Fomento

Listed emerging markets manager Origo Sino-India is backing an Indian iron ore producer with a $10 million investment that will trigger Origo’s own return to market for funding.

India looks to private equity for power

India’s Power Finance Corp, a non-banking public sector lender, is reportedly turning to private equity to arrest the country’s infamous power shortfalls. Goldman Sachs and The Blackstone Group have been identified as possible partners.

Aureos looks to raise $400m African fund(2)

Emerging markets buyout firm Aureos is looking to raise a pan-African fund as it aims to double its funds under management.

Ethos consortium gains exclusivity with R9.85bn casino group

South African casino group Gold Reef Resorts has entered into exclusive talks with an Ethos Private Equity-led consortium, and the bid already has 76 percent shareholder acceptance.

Actis and Helios exit Flamingo(3)

Tea company Finlays has bought horticultural business Flamingo, providing an exit for minority shareholders Actis and Helios Investment Partners.

Aureos looks to raise $400m African fund

Emerging markets buyout firm Aureos is looking to raise a pan-African fund as it aims to double its funds under management.

Pamodzi raises first ever billion dollar African fund(3)

Pamodzi Investment Holdings, a South African black economic empowerment vehicle, has reportedly smashed the record for private equity fundraising in Africa.

Sentient makes first direct investment in China

The Sentient Group, a private equity firm focussing on metals, minerals and energy sectors, has backed a joint venture that will operate two mines and a power station in China.