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XSML backs Starz-kin
XSML has invested an undisclosed amount into Starz-kin, a consumer goods retailer based in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Catalyst buys 50% of Yes Brands
Catalyst Principal Partners has acquired 50% of Ethiopia’s Yes Brands Food & Beverages. The financial details have not been disclosed. The investment is expected to help the company build
Distell buys into Centum’s Kenya Wine
South Africa’s Distell Group has bought a 26% stake in wine producer Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), a company part-owned by Centum Investment. The financial details
ESGs boost exits
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) improvements are key to positioning a private equity company for strong exit prospects, according to recent research. Strong ESG standards not only improve performance,
XSML backs RJ Trading
XSML has invested an undisclosed amount in RJ Trading, a consumer retail company based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Summit in $26m Jumia deal
Phatisa buys Continental Beverage minority stake
Phatisa has signed a deal to acquire a minority stake in Continental Beverage Company (CBC), a consumer goods industrial company based in Côte d’Ivoire.
Cauris buys into Azalaï Hotels
BlueBay auctions Foodcorp
UK-based BlueBay Asset Management is understood to be in the market to exit its stake in South Africa-based food distributer Foodcorp. BlueBay’s auction comes just after Foodcorp last year
Morgan Stanley & Capitalworks back Rhodes Food
Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners and Capitalworks have backed the management buyout of Rhodes Food Group (RFG), a South Africa-based food producer. The financial details have not been
