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A South Africa-based limited partner (LP) has seen the departure of its chief investment officer (CIO), who leaves after achieving a 16.5% internal rate...

BII targets 2.5% in returns on new strategy

LP News April 22, 2026

British International Investment (BII)is targeting up to 2.5% returns in its new five-year strategy, which will also see the development financier lean towards on...

Helios delivers $4.7 billion in exits (Updated)

People April 17, 2026

Helios Investment Partners has delivered $4.7 billion in exits for its LPs since inception, with the bulk of its sales going to strategic players. The...

DPI CEO shifts to chair after $3.5bn success (updated)

Other Headlines February 26, 2026

Development Partners International (DPI) chief executive officer (CEO) Runa Alam is stepping up into a new role after building a platform that now has...

Global exit periods touch Africa levels

Analysis February 6, 2026

Global private equity investors are holding assets for longer than in previous periods, with exit timelines now at levels typically seen in African markets,...

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