Analysis | Private Equity Africa News

Africa’s venture capital dry power has hit record highs, doubling year-on-year, signalling an overheating of the continent's early-stage deal making space as more cash...

African exits hit record high at $7bn, beating deals

Analysis February 27, 2023

Private equity dealers delivered $7.3 billion worth of exits in Africa in 2022, the highest level in four years – beating deals closed in...

IFC tops DFI rankings

Analysis January 25, 2023

The International Finance Corporation has been ranked the most transparent development finance institution (DFI) in a newly launched index. IFC topped the charts among the...

PEA 2022 Award Winners Announced!

Analysis October 21, 2022

Congratulations to the winners of the Private Equity Africa (PEA) 2022 Awards. In their 10th year, the PEA Awards are the ultimate accolade of...

PEA 2022 Awards Shortlist Announced

Analysis September 7, 2022

Private Equity Africa (PEA) is pleased to announce the PEA 2022 Annual and Decade Awards shortlist. The Landmark 10th Anniversary PEA Awards Gala Dinner will...

DFIs set up small-cap deals platform

Analysis March 24, 2022

A consortium of six development finance institutions (DFIs) has signed a pact to back micro, small and medium-sized corporates across Africa. International Finance Corporation (IFC)...

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