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• Agri-Vie final close exceeds target

  Nov 19, 2010

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  Africa Focused, Agriculture, Funds, Regions, Sectors, Sub Sahara

  Agri-Vie Agribusiness Private Equity Fund, the fund backed by South African private equity investors, SP-aktif and Sanlam Private Equity has reached its final close at R770million, exceeding its target by 10%. Watch nowmore →

• Cauris raises €45m for Francophone SME’s

  Nov 19, 2010

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  Africa Focused, Early stage, Expansion, Funds, Generalist, Regions, West

  West African Private Equity investor Cauris Management has reportedly raised €45million for its small and medium sized fund, Fonds Cauris Croissance II (FCC II). Watch nowmore →

• Too much cash too little deals

  Nov 18, 2010

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  Analysis, Industry News

  As Africa’s private equity space continues to blossom, managers are facing the challenge of too much cash chasing too little assets.
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• Mathes to head ECP investor relations

  Nov 15, 2010

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  News, Other Headlines, People

  Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) has appointed Marie-France Mathes as a managing director to head its investor relations. Watch nowmore →

• Funds face CDC cuts

  Nov 14, 2010

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  Analysis, Funds, Industry News, Pan Africa, Sub Sahara

  African private equity managers seeking funding from the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) face reduced commitments following UK government pressure to change its investment model. Watch nowmore →