All posts tagged Catalyst
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.
Fundraising falls flat at $1.3bn
Private equity players on the fundraising trail found a difficult market in 2012, raising the lowest African commitments for four years, according to preliminary Preqin data. GPs’ fundraising efforts fell to
Catalyst buys Chai Bora from TransCentury
Catalyst Principal Partners has delivered its second deal, acquiring a 95% stake in Tanzania-based tea manufacturer Chai Bora from TransCentury. The financial details have
CDC to solely invest in Africa and Asia
The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) is set to focus all its investment activities on sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, following recommendations from a review committee led by the
Africa returns 12% for CDC
The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) achieved returns of 12% on its African portfolio in 2010, as the group continues to allocate more of its capital to the region. The
Catalyst I reaches $70m first close
Catalyst Principal Partners has reached a $70million first closing on its maiden East Africa-focused fund, Catalyst Fund I. The fund is targeting $100million at final close and has attracted
Catalyst to launch $100m fund
East African private equity investor Catalyst Principal Partners is to launch a $100m mid-cap Catalyst Fund I in the fourth quarter on 2010. The fund has already received a $15m
