Private equity fund boosts Agribusiness sector

NAIROBI, KENYA – A new US$100million private equity fund has been launched with the aim of investing in the buoyant agribusiness sector across sub-Saharan Africa.A joint initiative between Sanlam Private Equity and the investment group, SP-Aktif, the Agri-Vie fund will focus on entrepreneurs who are involved in the agribusiness value chain, rather than directly in [...]

Vantage Africa’s biggest mezzanine fund manager

Vantage Capital, one of South Africa’s leading black empowerment groups, has launched its second mezzanine fund and is expecting commitments of between R2-billion to R3-billion, making Vantage Capital the largest mezzanine fund manager in Africa.

Absa Capital Private Equity Head Appointed to SAVCA Board

ANDRE Pieterse, Managing Principal, Absa Capital Private Equity, has been appointed to the board of the South African Venture Capital Association (SAVCA). The decision was taken at the association’s annual general meeting, which was recently held in Johannesburg.
 Absa Capital Private Equity was most recently in the news when it announced it would buy the entire [...]

Lehman Brothers targeted by private equity firm

Lehman Brothers had received bids for its asset management unit from private equity firms including Bain Capital and Clayton Dubilier & Rice, people familiar with the situation said at the weekend.

Private equity firms eyeing Indian software firm

Mumbai | Reuters – Private equity firms including Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) are eyeing BT’s 31% stake in Indian software services firm Tech Mahindra, the Economic Times said, citing unidentified sources.

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