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A Global View: Retail Therapy
KKR Recently set tongues wagging when it revealed plans to market its latest global funds to retail investors. The private equity giant hired US brokerage Charles Schwab to woo those willing to invest at least $2,500 in its high-yield fund or allocate $25,000 to its distressed opportunities fund.
PEA 2013 Awards Shortlist Announced
Private Equity Africa (PEA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for its 2nd Annual GP & Advisor Awards. The 2013 awards have received a very strong response, attracting
Fundraising touches $1.4bn in Q1
Fund managers brought home $1.4billion for Africa in the first quarter of 2013, already matching 2012 year’s full-year figures, according to Preqin data. This year’s figures have been bolstered
Awards entry deadline extended
The Private Equity Africa 2013 Awards entry deadline has been extended to 30th April 2013. The awards will exclusively celebrate the achievements of GP Investors and Advisors
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,
FMO gains on exits
The Netherlands Development Finance Company, FMO, has reported profits of approximately $186million (€146) million bolstered by exits from its portfolio. The development finance institution’s (DFI) 2012 figures were lifted
Small fund returns beat large vehicles
South Africa-based funds investing in small companies have continued to outperform larger vehicles, bolstered by rapid growth, according to recent research. Funds sized at under $60 million (R500 million)
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EAVCA gains traction
The East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) has won the endorsement of a number of development finance institutions and investment banks, ahead of its official launch in the
Q&A: Deals and fundraising in 2013
Africa’s private equity leaders speak candidly to Private Equity Africa on opportunities in 2013 and their concerns for the industry moving forward. Five Investors, Three questions













