African private equity exits hit a record $7billion in 2014, according to Preqin data. Private Equity Africa places the exits figure at over $8.2billion, counting … more
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Media Pension backs Ascent fund
Ascent Capital Africa has signed up a $1million commitment to its Ascent Rift Valley Fund (ARVF) from Kenya’s Nation Media Group Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme. The … more
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SilverStreet seeks risk hedge for Tanzania
UK-based SilverStreet Capital is seeking political risk coverage for its agriculture investments in Tanzania. The specialist private equity investor is investing $53.5 million into Makota Farm … more
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Sarah Alexander leaves Abraaj
Sarah Alexander has reportedly left her role as managing director at Abraaj, after two years at the firm. Alexander joined Abraaj from the Emerging Markets … more
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Rocket launches tech fund
Rocket Internet has launched Rocket Emerging Markets (EM) Internet Fund to invest in early-stage internet-based companies across emerging markets. The vehicle is looking for about … more
