Private Equity

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PEI IR Forum: PE firms in danger of losing their human touch

The 'relationship business' of private equity is under threat as GPs and LPs pivot to working virtually in the face of the pandemic, a panel has heard.

2 min read · 03 September 2020

Limited Partners focus on the 'S' in ESG investing

The perfect storm of the pandemic, economic woes and the call for racial justice has highlighted the social aspect of responsible investing, writes Eamon Murphy

5 min read · 03 September 2020

Future Fund offloaded A$6bn of PE in liquidity grab

The Australian SWF's exposure to the asset class had grown in recent months due to its relative outperformance and currency moves, according to acting CIO Sue Brake.

3 min read · 02 September 2020

Southern Africa Q&A: PE has demonstrated its resilience

Private equity is making moves to support Southern Africa’s recovery from the pandemic, says Tanya van Lill, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s CEO.

2 min read · 31 August 2020

Getting the mid-market back into gear

US mid-market managers are stepping up their search for deals among businesses hit hard by the pandemic, as well as those that have thrived.

7 min read · 31 August 2020

Regional guide: Southern Africa

Investment in the region shows signs of growing geographical diversification.

2 min read · 31 August 2020

Nigeria faces headwinds amid pandemic

We explore how private equity in the country is approaching a test of its resilience.

5 min read · 31 August 2020

The mid-market: Glimpsing better days ahead

Covid-19 has left mid-market companies struggling like the rest, but the National Center for the Middle Market's Thomas A Stewart and Doug Farren see light at the end of the tunnel.

4 min read · 31 August 2020

Key trends in African private equity

The pandemic arrived after a promising year for African private equity, but the industry has readied itself to rise to the challenges of the covid era.

6 min read · 31 August 2020

Regional guide: North Africa

Already a PE stronghold, Egypt is touted for its growing VC credentials.

2 min read · 31 August 2020

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