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Exciting discussions are underway at the 4th Private Capital Conference! Our second plenary session, "Catalysing Private Equity in Tanzania: The role of transaction advisors in securing growth capital," is exploring the crucial role of transaction advisors in facilitating successful private equity deals. #EAVCAinTZ, #PrivateEquity,#VentureCapital, #EastAfrica

TIP OF THE DAY 🚀 Founders, beware when VCs prioritize ownership targets over your funding round. 😏 It should be a balanced discussion, not a one-sided demand.💯 With an investment advisory partner like Movin Africa, trust our guidance to navigate such challenges effectively!😎 To connect ➡️ info@movin.Africa #MovinAfrica #Funding #AfricaVCs #InvestmentStrategy #StartUpAdvise

This article delves into the regulatory framework governing private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) in Kenya. We focus on the role of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and recent amendments, including the introduction of the Capital Markets (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2023. These regulations aim to enhance investor protection and market integrity while potentially adding compliance requirements. We conclude with reflections on the challenges and uncertainties surrounding this new regulatory landscape, as outlined by Peter Mogoba and Collins Owino. #private equity # EAVCA East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) Capital Markets Authority- Kenya

How secondaries are transforming private equity. IQ-EQ Funds Director Emmanuelle Dotezac explains how secondary funds have evolved from a niche market to a key player in private equity over the past two decades, with significant capital raised and record transaction volumes in 2023. #Secondaries #SecondaryMarket #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateMarkets https://lnkd.in/ez_W65Rt

What exactly does the Baseline Report on the State of Venture Capital and Private Equity in Ghana (1991-2023) mean to the investment ecosystem in Ghana? Percival Ampomah Esq, LLB, MSc., CVA, General Manager of the Venture Capital Trust Fund shares his thoughts on how the VCPE industry has evolved and supports the creation of jobs among others in Ghana at the dissemination event at EY last week. Download the full report here https://lnkd.in/dD6UKAsw #VCPE #GVCA #sustainablefinance #sustainabledevelopment #baselinereport

Residential property developer, Mi Vida Homes, has sought the regulator's approval to go to market issuing Kenya's second development Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) seeking Kes 5.0 billion from institutional investors. I sat down with the CEO, Samuel Kariuki, to unpack the latest capital raising plan & what it means for the company in particular & the real estate market at large. On the discussion: 1. The developer's project pipeline & how much they seek to crowd in through the Kes 5.0 billion equity raise 2. General market apathy towards REITS in Kenya, secondary market illiquidity & the plan to include a redemption option to circumvent this challenge 3. Barring the elevated yields in the fixed income market, would debt issuance have been a better route for the developer? 4. REITs, statutory dividend distribution requirements & plans by the developer around shareholder return 5. The restructuring of the ILAM REIT & whether this presented a potential headwind in wooing investors More via link below... https://lnkd.in/g6TZQSBR

Banks, financial institutions, private and public equity funds, angel investors, listed and private companies, and venture capital firms do not appear to be holding back on investing in, selling, or purchasing equity and/or other assets in Africa. Amalia Lui shares what deal-makers should be considering in the region: https://bit.ly/4clP1t4 Our Tanzania Knowledge series helps businesses keep up to date with the latest industry trends and evolving legal developments. Learn more about operating and growing in Tanzania on our Tanzania Knowledge Hub: https://bit.ly/3YJ4lwu #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity

The alternative investment industry is essentially controlled by American firms (72%) and some UK players, although a Swedish nugget (EQT Group) and a few French players (Ardian, PAI Partners, Eurazeo, Tikehau Capital) are successfully competing in this ecosystem. Attached is a chart (Private Equity International) detailing the amounts of funds raised from 2018 to 2023.

We are delighted to unveil the Q1 2024 edition of the RisCura – Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) South African Private Equity Performance Report. This report analyses the performance of various South African private equity funds, providing valuable insights into industry returns. Published quarterly, it serves as a benchmark for measuring private equity performance in our vibrant market. Read here: https://lnkd.in/d4efMyJr #PrivateEquity #Alternatives #InvestWithCare

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