The Commonwealth Development’s Corporations’ (CDC) reported plans to set up a dedicated East Africa investment vehicle underscores the region’s strength as a burgeoning private equity destination. more
Tag Archives: Helios
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Helios buys Tanzanian towers
Private equity backed telecommunications infrastructure management company, Helios Towers Africa (HTA) is to acquire 1,020 towers from of Millicom Tanzania in a deal valued at more than $80million. more
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EMPEA launches African PE council
The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) has launched a think-tank of senior African private equity professionals to support its activities in the African space. more
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Helios leads $2.4bn Shell bid
Helios is reportedly on track to acquire Dutch Shell’s downstream businesses across 19 African countries alongside a consortium of buyers, with the deal valued at about $2.4 billion. more
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AfDB commits $30m to Helios II
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will commit $30 million to the Africa-focused Helios Investors Fund II. more
