Africa has weathered a number of economic and political headwinds over the last couple of years, but there are still opportunities for GPs and LPs with interests on the continent. In this special report, we take a look at which regions of the continent are proving to be particularly compelling for investors, and explore how GPs are looking to tap new sources of capital to boost fundraising levels.
Three trends shaping the African PE landscape
African private equity shows potential across several key regions despite lingering challenges.
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The African private equity market has shown signs of resilience despite wider macroeconomic headwinds, and there are still plenty of opportunities available for managers looking to engage with the continent’s diverse set of needs and put their capital to work.
In this special report, we look at how private equity is getting more involved with the continent’s energy transition efforts, how the African exit market is navigating global and local challenges, and how appetite is growing for increased gender-lens investing efforts in Africa.
Energy, exits and gender: Key trends in African private equity
Despite macro headwinds, the African private equity market shows pockets of opportunity.
Africa Special: How PE firms are looking for the exit
Despite a strong 2022, PE firms still face significant hurdles in finding exit opportunities.
Private equity gears up for a bigger role in Africa’s energy transition
Renewable energy investments have traditionally been dominated by infrastructure funds, but private equity can also play a hand in the continent’s energy transition.
Helios Investment Partners: Embracing Africa’s investment potential
New technologies are disrupting traditional industries and catalysing value creation opportunities in Africa, says Tope Lawani of Helios Investment Partners.
Mediterrania Capital Partners: Starting early on exits
Evaluating exit opportunities prior to making an investment is a critical consideration in the African PE market, says Albert Alsina at Mediterrania Capital Partners.
AIIM on why selectivity is key in a downturn
African dealflow has defied a global slump, but selecting investments in the right sectors and geographies remains imperative, says African Infrastructure Investment Managers’ co-managing director Olusola Lawson.
Gender-lens investing gains momentum
Growing intentionality and a proliferation of dedicated funds are driving the African continent’s gender-based approach to private equity investing.
Some 18 months since the covid crisis took hold, Africa’s fundraising environment remains somewhat challenging terrain, but signs of the resilience and potential of the continent’s private equity industry continue to spring up.
In this report, we explore growth areas such as the burgeoning venture capital market and opportunities for tech enablement, and outline the latest developments shaping deal activity across regions and sectors.
As the African private equity industry steps up to support covid-19 recovery efforts, longer-term trends such as population growth, urbanisation and consumer demand continue to reshape opportunities on the continent. We map deal-making, exit and fundraising activity across Africa, including the rise of venture capital hubs and the shift towards investments in the technology and consumer space.
African private equity has entered a new phase: less gung-ho than the ‘Africa rising’ years, but still full of opportunity. Our guide to the region details a marked shift to scale, with larger funds, larger portfolio companies and larger investors – and how not just to find value, but to create it.
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