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  • LP exits fund stakes to Sango at c$120m

    Funds

    May 11, 2026

    A limited partner (LP) investor has exited stakes in African funds to Sango Capital, in a secondary deal valued at more than $120 million in net asset value. Sango Capital has acquired the stakes in four African funds from an institutional investor that is rebalancing its global portfolio. The name of the seller LP has

    African LP CIO departs after 16.5% IRR

    LP News

    May 8, 2026

    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 of return (IRR). Kabelo Rikhotso has left Public Investment Corporation (PIC), stepping down from the position after almost four years in the role. He first joined the firm in 2022 as

    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 fund manager has delivered the exits across its first three funds and includes $460 million of realisations in 2025. The $4.7 billion figure includes Helios funds and co-investments. These exits

    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 over $3.5 billion in assets. She is transitioning into a chair position after almost 20 years as CEO. The firm has named Sofiane Lahmar as its new CEO, appointing him from

    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, where GPs have long been scrutinised for long holding periods. Average holding periods for exited portfolio companies reached roughly 6.1 years in 2024, according to a S&P Global Market Intelligence report

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