10 Top Stories | Private Equity Africa News

British International Investment (BII) committed approximately $1.1 billion (£1.09 billion) to Africa in 2024 – representing 62% of its global allocations for the year....

TLG delivers 18% IRR exit in Nigeria

10 Top Stories March 28, 2025

TLG Capital has exited two interlinked Nigeria-based companies in its portfolio, delivering an 18% internal rate of return (IRR) over six years. The investor has...

Actis completes $370m deal at c7x pricing (update)

10 Top Stories March 28, 2025

Actis has completed a deal to back an approximate $370 million (R6.75 billion) leveraged buyout of a South Africa-based telecommunications infrastructure services company. The...

VC portco in bankruptcy with c13 investors

10 Top Stories March 27, 2025

A company backed by a consortium of venture capital players has proceeded with bankruptcy following various rounds of raisings. At least 13 investors have...

IE attracts 19 LPs at final close

10 Top Stories March 27, 2025

Inspired Evolution Investment Management has touched final close on its third Africa-focused vehicle, raising the capital from 19 LPs. The fund manager has raised about...

LP to double its Africa fund commitments

10 Top Stories March 27, 2025

A limited partner investor is set to raise commitments to private equity funds, following its approval to double its third-party vehicles exposures. This comes...

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