Analysis | Private Equity Africa News

LPs looking at Africa are being presented with an interesting bouquet of funds in 2023, many of which are selling mid-cap generalist strategies. Private...

Which LPs are now backing Africa? (Free Content)

Analysis May 10, 2023

Africa’s private equity fundraising plummeted 62% year-on-year, sliding to its lowest level in eight years, as global LPs shy away from the continent. This has...

African VC deals drop off

Analysis April 6, 2023

Venture capital deal making in Africa dropped off in 2022, shedding almost $400 million in aggregate deal values year-on-year, weighed down by a slump...

African PE dry power sheds $300m

Analysis March 30, 2023

Africa’s private equity dry power stayed largely on par in 2022, shedding only about $300 million year-on year, even with deal making spiking and...

Africa fundraising sinks to 8-year low

Analysis March 23, 2023

Africa’s private equity fundraising plummeted 62% year-on-year, sliding to its lowest level in eight years, as mid-to-large generalist GPs suffer - with a number...

African deals stay steady at $6.3bn

Analysis March 16, 2023

Dealers delivered $6.3 billion worth of deals in Africa in 2022 which is roughly on par with the $6.5 billion closed in the previous...

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