Funds Friday: How do African private equity funds exit?
For private equity and venture capital investors into African businesses, getting out of the investment with a good return is one of the key challenges. Typically private equity in Africa has been about growth – investing in a great business, providing equity and debt capital, and supporting a star management team with skills and strategic […]
Private Equity Africa – 2016 in review
There were about 100 private equity deals in Africa in 2016, according to Preqin, valued at $3bn, according to figures at the industry-leading Private Equity Africa 7th annual review and outlook.
Tonight – Private Equity Africa 7th Annual Review and launch of report
Tonight’s meeting: Private Equity Africa 7th Annual Review & Outlook Seminar at Thomson Reuters HQ “Generating alpha in uncertainty” features top speakers identifying 2017 trends, including emerging credit funds, deal pricing and activity.
DPI private equity fund raises $400m
A leading African private equity house Development Partners International (DPI) has reached the first close of its second pan-African African Development Partners II (ADP II) fund at over $400 million.
Private equity evening seminar in London
Top African private equity seminar in London coming up in the evening of 2 June. It is organized by the team at Private Equity Africa and features a big line up of top speakers and networking.