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April 16, 2025
FMO co-chief investment officer (co-CIO) Peter Maila is stepping down – almost three years after taking on the role. He departs to head a Fasanara Capital-backed company. Maila is moving to become chief executive officer at Zvilo, a UK-based financial services company – to steer its expansion into Africa. He is an investor in the
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March 26, 2025
Africa’s private equity industry has shed $1 billion in dry powder, according to the latest figures, dropping to its lowest level in 10 years. This comes as fundraising trudges along while deal making stays largely on par. Dry powder touched $3.4 billion in mid-2024, down by approximately $1 billion from $4.4 billion at the end
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March 6, 2025
The quality of African general partners (GPs) has seen significant improvements, addressing a key concern among global limited partners (LPs), according to recent research. For years, LPs have faced challenges in committing to the continent, and diversifying their strategies within Africa, largely due to a limited pool of experienced managers. However, there are signs that
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February 27, 2025
Helios Investment Partners has received a commitment to its fifth Africa-focused private equity generalist fund, from a European LP. Helios has plans to raise $8.2 billion in fee earning committed capital across various funds and strategies over the next few years. The European Investment Bank has approved plans to commit a $75 million (€69 million
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December 28, 2024
Development Partners International (DPI) is on track to raise its fourth private equity generalist vehicle, targeting $1 billion. The GP is raising African Development Partners IV (ADP IV), which is set at $1 billion for dealmaking across Africa. This makes it one of the largest funds being raised for the continent. The International Finance Corporation
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