Deals | Private Equity Africa News

Two investors have exited their stake in a business support services company based in South Africa after an eight-year holding. RMB Corvest and Agile Capital...

Vantage buys into Helios portco bolt-on

Deals March 2, 2026

Vantage Capital has backed the buyout of a renewable energy company based in South Africa, backing a Helios Investment Partners portfolio company. Vantage has invested...

Consortium delivers $50m deal

Deals February 25, 2026

Three players have signed a $50 million debt deal to back a Kenya-based logistics company that offers electric motorcycle and battery-swapping infrastructure services. Cygnum Capital...

Actis team spins out $82m for new firm

Deals February 24, 2026

An Actis team has spun out to form a new Africa-focused real estate firm with $82 million in assets – following the emerging markets...

Ex-ECP African portco delists at $6.2bn

Deals February 20, 2026

An ex-Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) telecommunications infrastructure services company is being delisted at a $6.2 billion valuation following a take-private deal. The UK-based company...

PE player confirms 2.6x earnings LBO (Updated)

Deals February 20, 2026

A South Africa–based private equity investor has finalised a leveraged buyout (LBO), acquiring a healthcare company following 2.6x earnings growth during the holding period. Sanlam...

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