Analysis | Private Equity Africa News

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...

African VC dry powder skyrockets

Analysis March 9, 2023

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...

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