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Once the domain of private equity, the secondaries industry is now gaining momentum in infrastructure, debt and real estate, says Northleaf managing director Mike Flood.

Many LPs have historically perceived African private equity markets as high risk, yet the region’s post-pandemic performance could shift attitudes for good, says Sango Capital’s Richard Okello.

The mid-market has proved a resilient place to be during covid-19, with geographical diversification a key upside, says Heather Faust, managing partner and co-founder of Argand Partners.

Managers in the mid-market and beyond are increasingly turning to outsourcing, say Sanne Group’s Marie Measures and Stacey Relton, leading to more scrutiny on tech and cybersecurity capabilities.

The rise of GP-led secondaries is raising interesting questions about the level of returns LPs should be expecting, say Investec Fund Solutions' Ian Wiese and Michael Zornitta.

The secondaries market underwent a transformative year in 2020, and continues to change quickly in terms of resiliency and creativity. That is creating many opportunities, according to Dexter Blake, managing director and head of secondary market advisory, and Kevin Nowaskey, director at Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business.

LPs are looking for targeted strategies as the mid-market continues to outperform, says Jared Broadbent, head of fund services in North America at Alter Domus.

As consumers and businesses increasingly migrate to online and cloud services, demand for digital infrastructure is growing rapidly, says OMAI’s Paul Boynton.

Digital transformation can help companies grow and achieve their impact goals while contributing to Africa’s economic development, says Runa Alam at Development Partners International.

The move to cleaner energy sources and pandemic-related shifts are providing attractive prospects for investors in Africa, say Muriel Dube, Busani Moyo-Majwabu and Henry Smith at Control Risks.