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See the people, deals, and events shaping Africa’s investment landscape. Africa Private Equity News is a well-established, trusted news filter and reference source for African investment specialists across various asset classes.

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VERSION 8 NOW AVAILABLE

Introducing our biggest update since 2017. We have expanded the news filters, archive, updated our social media sharing platform and redesigned the front end ‒ supported by the best, latest back-end technology and there is more to come...

Launched, built, managed, and curated in Africa, Africa Private Equity News is the #1 investment hub for the private equity, venture capital, and broader financial services industries in Africa.

Joined daily by hundreds of loyal Apple and Android users, Africa Private Equity News helps users network for investments and business opportunities, while staying on top of the latest industry news, trends, regulations, and research.

We are continuously working to improve our offering to our community.

New and improved features

  • We realise the huge benefits that this one of a kind user-friendly Africa-focused platform has. The editorial team WRITE and CURATE relevant, reliable, timely news and events sourced from trusted journalists, industry bodies, Africa firms, funds and fund managers.
  • MORE investment industry categories and filters to pick from across Africa.
  • UPGRADED article sharing platform that is quick and simple.
  • NOW HOSTING a large number of up to date local African currencies to track and benchmark against the US Dollar, British Pound, Euro, and United Arab Emirates Dirham.

...there is more

  • BASIC INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN (IRR) calculator calculates any of these three variables easily – investment period in years, times money back, and IRR – simply by inputting two known values. It’s a must-have for any new analysts, or a quick double-check support for the senior deal team.
  • ADVANCED IRR calculator, for more in-depth and accurate calculations of an investment’s realised or unrealised IRR.
  • IMPROVED offline performance and archive availability. Your app will still work even when you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection or are in flight mode. The moment you are back online, just pull to refresh for a quick, easy update of all the relevant news headlines and data you missed while offline.
  • SAVE your personalised news filters on your device and extend time allocation for your ‘save for later’ articles. Create a once-off profile and gain full access to more valuable offerings.
  • NEW IN-VERSION FEATURES TO LAUNCH SOON.

In partnership with:

John Bellew

Head of Private Equity, Bowmans

In a continent such as Africa – with 54 countries – it is vital for deal-doers, new and seasoned, to stay abreast of local, competition and tax law trends. Africa PE News is an ideal platform to share these knowledge and legal updates.

Tanya van Lill

CEO, SAVCA

The Africa PE News App expresses SAVCA’s mission of actively contributing towards a vibrant industry as a whole. Technology, such as this mobile app, will increasingly play a pivotal role in advancing investment throughout Africa.

Andrew Pearce

Head of Leveraged Finance, Standard Bank

The Africa PE News App plays a vital role in disseminating local and foreign direct investment news from across the continent, building the required positive investment sentiment.

Francoise Chan

Executive Director of Intercontinental Trust Ltd

It is imperative to have access to best-in-class, secure and reliable financial and fund services for African-focused investors especially at a time when the African continent is seeking to attract more FDI. Therefore ITL is excited to team up with industry leaders: Bowmans, SAVCA and Standard Bank to endorse the Africa Private Equity News app which is a handy tool for investors and all those having a particular interest in the African PE industry. We are looking forward to growing our joint footprint on the African continent and positively contributing to Africa’s prosperity.

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