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Deal volume picked up last year, as tech innovation and a burgeoning VC scene made their mark on Africa’s investment landscape. We outline the trends shaping private equity activity on the continent.

The global financial meltdown was a major catalyst in private equity’s move away from financial engineering. The covid-19 pandemic will show how real this move has been.

Highlight your value creation credentials by submitting an entry for PEI’s annual Operational Excellence Awards

The asset manager has pulled plans for either a private sale or IPO for an Australia-based coal export terminal amid travel restrictions and market volatility.

Presenting two new global categories of Preferred Equity and Direct Secondaries, plus winners across LP Sale and GP-led Deal of the Year, and more.

Presenting the region’s best firms, limited partners and managers.

Which investor took Large-cap Firm, Exit and Fundraise of the Year?

Read the results of the annual awards, voted for by the industry.

Warehouse automation business Transnorm was transformed under IK Investment Partners’ ownership, doubling revenues and tripling profits.

A mix of organic expansion and add-ons saw Rise Baking Company become a leading national bakery, achieving exceptional EBITDA growth along the way.