Tag: Private Equity

Tope Lawani
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Nigerian tycoon Tope Lawani’s Helios gets approval to exit ASR

Helios ASR exit clears approvals as Tope Lawani’s investment firm completes the sale of Africa Specialty Risks to Vitruvian Partners.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Proparco
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Proparco commits $15 million to Capitalworks IV fund 

Proparco invests $15 million in Capitalworks IV to back South African businesses, create jobs and expand private-sector growth.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Aldermore Bank
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FirstRand’s Aldermore sale draws CVC Partners as bidding race heats up

Aldermore sale attracts CVC as FirstRand prepares to exit its UK bank after a $997.2 million motor finance provision.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Chad Smart, co-founder of Capitalworks
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Capitalworks launches $350 million South Africa private equity fund backed by IFC, Standard Bank  

Capitalworks Private Equity Fund IV South Africa launches $350 million fund backed by IFC and Standard Bank for mid-market growth.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Westbrooke Investment Management logo representing the South African private equity firm.
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Westbrooke secures $102 million for UK private equity push with South African capital

Westbrooke raises £75 million ($102 million) in a UK private equity fund backed by South African investors targeting mid-market companies.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Top 14 Reinet Investments as of March 2025

Reinet’s NAV climbed 11.85% to €6.92 billion ($7.91 billion) in March 2025 as it shifted focus from BAT to high-growth assets in biotech, tech, private equity, and gold.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
Sam Sithole
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Sam Sithole: Sun International, Value Capital’s quiet strategist

Sam Sithole’s quiet leadership and sharp financial instincts have reshaped Sun International and Value Capital into pillars of South Africa’s corporate revival

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi