Limited Partner investors in 2012 focused their emerging market commitments on fewer funds than previously, according to recent data from the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA). more
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Exits: Africa’s not alone
China First Capital ’s recent report on the brewing private equity exit conundrum in China makes for interesting reading. According to the report, there have been approximately 9,000 private equity deals completed in China over the past decade, but in more than 80% of those instances, investors still have not managed to cash out. more
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Fundraising falls flat at $1.3bn
African private equity players on the fundraising trail found a difficult market in 2012, raising the lowest amount for four years, according to preliminary Preqin data. more
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Africa’s PE exits hit record high
Exits volumes in the African private equity industry hit a record high in 2012, bolstered by sales to trade buyers, according to Preqin data. more
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Exclusive Q&A: Carlyle’s Way
Localising a global strategy
Marlon Chigwende, Carlyle’s co-head for Africa, speaks to Private Equity Africa about the firm’s strategy to apply its global expertise to the local African setting. more
