The
weekly roundup of Africa's Private Capital news
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Welcome to the latest preview of our weekly wrap of the most interesting Africa-related private equity, infrastructure and venture capital deal stories, market opinion articles and information pieces.
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Private Equity
Carlyle takes stake in South Africa's Tessara
The Carlyle Group has announced that it has completed a deal to back Tessara, a manufacturer of fresh produce protection products...
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| Carlyle backs Tessara, a manufacturers of Uvasys and other sulfur dioxide-based sheets which protect fresh produce after it has been harvested |
Private Equity
Duet Private Equity invests in Nigerian beverage firm
Duet Private Equity is making a significant investment in the Sub-Saharan subsidiary of the AJE Group...
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Private Equity
SOKOTRA Capital buys Tunisian aquaculture firm
SOKOTRA Capital, a Dubai-based investment firm, has led a consortium of investors in a buyout of an aquaculture business...
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Fund & Fundraising News...
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Private Equity
EIB considers backing AfricInvest's venture fund
European Investment Bank is considering an investment in a venture capital fund sponsored by AfricInvest...
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Private Equity
IFC mulls making a commitment to Capria Fund
IFC is mulling whether to make an investment in Capria's latest fund...
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Projects & Portfolio Companies...
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Private Equity
Globaleq to buy Brookfield's renewables portfolio
Globaleq has come to an agreement with Brookstone Asset Management to acquire interests in six renewable energy projects...
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Private Equity
ATC's deal for Telkom Kenya's towers wins approval
American Tower Corporation's deal to acquire a portfolio of towers from Helios Investment-controlled Telekom Kenya has been granted approval...
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Policy
Leveling the Playing Field in Africa with China
A call by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Democratic Senator Chris Coons urging the U.S. Senate to pass the BUILD Act...
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This week's issue supported by...
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Partner Content - Private Equity
The Symbiosis of Entreprenuers and Private Equity
Like entrepreneurs, Private Equity operates in the higher-risk investment arena. "Neither entrepreneurs nor PE players are satisfied with mediocre performance or with average returns," notes Mike Donaldson, CEO of
RMB Corvest. "Both would rather carry risk for superior returns - and both have the foresight to perceive high yield potential."
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Perspectives
Uncertainty dampens M&A activity in South Africa
In a
Classic Business Breakfast with Moneyweb radio interview, Andrew Bahlmann discusses the reasons behind South Africa's M&A sector's recent market performance...
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Perspectives
A New Start For African Infrastructure Development?
Writing in
Forbes, Cherry Reynard explores how private capital investment in African infrastructure is evolving...
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Companies, People & Profiles...
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Companies
Bloomberg chronicles the unraveling of The Abraaj Group and the reasons that gave rise to its current problems...
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People
Mwindaare becomes Aavishkaar's second Africa Partner
Godfrey Mwindaare has been appointed as a second partner for Aavishkaar's venture capital fund...
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People
Sardana joins Africa50's investment committee
Anil Kumar Sardana has been appointed to Africa50's investment committee...
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Senior Project & Infrastructure Finance Officer at Trade Development Bank
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Investment Executive, Africa Funds, Intermediated Equity at CDC
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Gas Options: North & West Africa Summit
Marrakech, November 15th to November 16th, 2018
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CAPEX 2018: Championing the African Professional Experience
Nairobi, August 30th, 2018
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London, September 19th, 2018
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Regional Energy Cooperation Summit
Accra, September 26th to September 28th, 2018
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Bonds, Loans and Sukuk East Africa
Nairobi, October 2nd, 2018
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Cape Town, November 5th to November 7th, 2018
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Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Nigeria
Lagos, November 6th, 2018
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Project, ECA & Structured Finance Middle East and Africa
Dubai, November 6th to November 7th, 2018
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Africa Renewable Energy Forum
Marrakech, November 15th to November 16th, 2018
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International Gas Cooperation Summit
Durban, December 4th to December 5th, 2018
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- Allan
Allan Cunningham
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