All posts tagged SAVCA
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) had a pooled rand internal rate of return (IRR) of 45.2 …
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
Van der Merwe new SAVCA CEO
The Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has named Erika van der Merwe as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Van der Merwe was most recently television
SAVCA searches for new CEO as Fourie resigns
The South Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (SAVCA) is searching for a new executive officer following the resignation of JP Fourie. Fourie handed in his resignation at the
Helios’s Obi to head EMPEA Africa Council
Helios partner Henry Obi has been appointed the first chair of the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) Africa Council. The Africa council was created to help EMPEA direct
SAVCA hits back at govt attacks on LBOs
South Africa’s private equity industry has pushed back at government accusations that leveraged buyouts (LBOs) were being used as funnel schemes that significantly erode the country’s tax base. South
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
