Empowering Future Private Equity Leaders
The private equity industry is one of the most dynamic and competitive sectors in finance. With its potential to shape industries and impact economies globally, it’s no wonder that many…
Empowering the Next Generation of Private Equity Leaders
The private equity (PE) industry is one of the most dynamic and competitive sectors in investing. With its potential to shape industries and impact economies globally, it’s no wonder that…
Adapt, Innovate, Thrive: Takeaways from the SAVCA Venture Capital Conference 2024
Set against the stunning backdrop of Stellenbosch, the SAVCA Venture Capital Conference 2024 focused on the theme of adaptability in the face of change. This was captured in CEO Tshepiso…
Navigating Uncertainty: Key Insights from the CFA Society South Africa 2024 Investment Conference
Industry leaders and economists gathered at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg for the CFA Society South Africa Annual Investment Conference. Themed, “2024: Investors at the Polls”, the event focused on…
Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Regional Private Equity Benchmarks
In her report, Alice Cumming highlights Cami Mbulawa's perspective, emphasising the importance of fostering collaboration and establishing regional benchmarks to attract private equity investment in Africa. Africa's private equity landscape…
Private Equity Multiples in Africa by Price Range
Pre-2012 is characterised by smaller EV/EBITDA multiples, with 34% of transactions in Africa taking place in the 2.5x-5x bracket. Conversely, 74% of post-2012 transactions have taken place at above 5x.…
Private Equity Multiples in Africa Over Time
Median EV/EBITDA multiples of listed equity in Africa have trended downward since the end of 2013. Conversely, median private equity multiples have steadily increased. There is a convergence of private…
Private Equity Sector Focus
Although there has been a downward trend in activity over the past year, the consumer discretionary sector has continued to attract interest from investors, making up 22% of all transactions in 2015.…
Private Equity Sector Focus 2016
Although there has been a downward trend in activity over the past year, the consumer discretionary sector has continued to attract interest from investors, making up 22% of all transactions in 2015.…
Private Equity Geographic Focus
The dip in transaction activity in 2015 is not surprising, considering the macroeconomic uncertainty experienced in many key markets during the year. The unknown impact of declining oil revenues, currency exchange controls,…
