Sub-Saharan Africa

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.

Pamodzi raises first ever billion dollar African fund(2)

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

Actis and Helios exit Flamingo(2)

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

Pamodzi raises first ever billion dollar African fund

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

Actis resolves succession difficulties at mattress maker(3)

The Moukarim family has sold its majority stake in the Nigerian foam mattress company Mouka to emerging markets buyout firm Actis in an effort to resolve succession problems.

Knight Frank to launch East African property fund

Having recently reported an increase in value and growth in the region, the firm’s private equity real estate arm will launch an East Africa-dedicated fund, its fifth fund in the last two and a half years.