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Cover Story: Driven to Distinction

Fund differentiation will be critical on Africa’s increasingly competitive fundraising trail in 2013, as the bulk of industry leaders tout follow-on funds and new GPs market maiden vehicles. . Getting Limited Partners (LPs) to commit to a private equity vehicle …

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LPs discuss PE in Africa

Five LPs speak about their experiences of investing in Africa, the challenges in the industry and the best strategies for teams looking to raise funds. Five LPs, Five questions QUESTION

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Adlevo fund to close in September

Adlevo Capital is set hold the final closing of its $100 million maiden tech fund, Adlevo Capital Africa at the end of September. The fund has been supported by a

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Citadel attracts $21m from DEG and EIB

Citadel Capital has raised $21million worth of fresh commitments for its Citadel Capital Transport Opportunities II Fund (CCTO II), a specialist fund that invests in logistics companies operating

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Agri-Vie final close exceeds target

Agri-Vie Agribusiness Private Equity Fund, the fund backed by South African private equity investors, SP-aktif and Sanlam Private Equity has reached its final close at R770million, exceeding its target

Symbiotics launches Sub-Saharan Africa SME fund

Geneva-based Symbiotics has launched a $150 million micro-finance fund, targeting African small and medium sized enterprises, according to media reports. Regional Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Fund for

Kingdom Zephyr fund II closes at $492m

Kingdom Zephyr’ s Pan-African Investment Partners II Fund ( PAIP II) has held final closing at  $492 million. The fund has attracted from development finance institutions and private investors,

Angolan $100m SME fund holds first closing

Angolan  SME private equity fund Fundo de Investimento Privado Angola (Fipa)  has held its first closing at first at $28million. The fund, targeting $100million, has received a $6million commitment