All posts tagged Aureos
Cameron includes PE in Africa visit
Private equity investing in Africa is set to be a key discussion point on David Cameron’s visit to Africa, with the UK Prime Minister having selected some of the industry’s key figures to accompany him on the trip.
Aureos buys $5.35m stake in Bio-Plastics
Aureos has invested $5.35 million in Bio-Plastics, a company based in Ghana that produces plastics. The investment will bolster the company’s plans to launch a bio-degradable plastics line and expand the
A season of exits
Africa’s private equity sphere has in recent weeks enjoyed a flurry of exits, signalling that company valuations are finally recovering to “reasonable levels”, on the back of improved
Aureos exits Deli Foods
Aureos has sold its stake in Nigeria-based biscuit maker Deli Foods through a trade sale to Tiger Brands. The financial details have not been disclosed. Aureos first backed the
Aureos backs Ghanaian Bank
Aureos Capital has invested $10m in West African commercial and retail bank, HFC Bank Ghana. The funding will be used to bolster the bank’s capital base and grow its
EMPEA launches African PE council
The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) has launched a think-tank of senior African private equity professionals to support its activities in the African space. The advisory group, made
Aureos achieves 44% IRR on Orange exit
Aureos has reportedly sold its stake in African mobile operator Orange Madagascar, achieving an internal rate return of 44%. The private equity investor first backed the company through its
Aureos’ Safepak in Coca Cola JV
Aureos-backed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging manufacturer Safepak has partnered with Coca Cola East and Central Africa and Highlands Mineral Water Company to create PET Recycling Company of Kenya
Investors to discuss private equity investment in East Africa
Investors from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania will meet in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, next month, to discuss opportunities for investment in private equity in Africa. The meeting, from
Aureos exits Shelys
Aureos Capital's East Africa Fund has sold its stake in Shelys Africa Limited to strategic buyer, Aspen Pharmacare









