Private Equity
In 2020, a handful of tech-focused vehicles captured big hauls for buyouts in the sector.
1 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
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
Secondaries fundraising hit its second-highest half-yearly total ever in H1 2021, despite being down 27% in year-on-year terms.
1 min read · 01 September 2021
IOP hits the red-hot fundraising market that is crowding LPs’ commitment calendars, as established firms come back earlier than expected, raise capital around new strategies and new firms look for backers.
2 min read · 31 August 2021
Capital is flocking to safer hands as regulatory and geopolitical headwinds threaten market sentiment towards PE in the region.
10 min read · 31 August 2021
Kentucky-based MiddleGround Capital, a middle-market private equity firm, has closed its second flagship fund at $800 million and $459.5 million for a specialty fund focused on automotive investments.
3 min read · 31 August 2021
Special purpose acquisition companies present fertile ground for private equity firms, but they are not without their challenges for the mid-market, say Baker McKenzie partners Michael Fieweger and Derek Liu
7 min read · 31 August 2021
Eastward Capital Partners has raised nearly $79 million for its ninth fund, according to an SEC filing.
1 min read · 30 August 2021
