The fundamental role of Private Equity | INTO AFRICA May 2019 Edition
Private Equity has maintained its key role in Africa’s economic transformation and sustainable growth by supporting small-medium enterprises as well as promoting impact and sustainable investment in Africa. Private equity has also helped innovative and dynamic African companies achieve their ambition who may otherwise be limited only by a lack of capital and experience. Shelley…
Read MorePrivate equity trends rising to the surface in 2019 | MoneyMarketing
In such a rapidly evolving environment, it’s not always easy to forecast what the future holds, but there are certainly some clues as to what the private equity (PE) industry might expect in the coming year. From evolving skill sets to a rapidly changing investor base, there are a number of emerging trends on the…
Read MoreThe Role of Venture Capitalist (VC) in Driving Job Creation in South Africa | TechInAfrica
Last year, South Africa’s unemployment rate hit 27.1% which means there is a lot to gain from the venture capitalist (VC) industry. The venture capitalist industry does not only empower business development but also allows entrepreneurs to enhance their businesses as well as drive jobs creation and employment opportunities. This opinion made by the CEO…
Read MoreOutlook of the SA fundraising environment| EBnet
Regardless of a challenging economic and political environment in South Africa last year, the outlook for 2019 remains positive, with strong indications of sustained confidence in the local private equity and venture capital industry. This is according to Craig Dreyer, the Chairman of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), who was…
Read MoreMedia Release: Knife Capital’s Grindstone Accelerator programme expands to Johannesburg
Media Release: Knife Capital’s Grindstone Accelerator programme expands to Johannesburg Paragraph
Read MoreDay 3 in Review: The SAVCA 2019 Southern Africa Industry Conference, 27 February – 1 March 2019, Cape Town
Today marked the day of the first official SAVCA Venture Capital Conference. The morning kicked off with a warm welcome from Lynette Ntuli – the Founding Director and CEO of Innate Investment Solutions – our MC for the remaining portion of the conference. The strive for a better country Looking back to last year, 2018…
Read MoreDay 2 in Review: The SAVCA 2019 Southern Africa Industry Conference, 27 February – 1 March 2019, Cape Town
Following a successful first day of the SAVCA 2019 Conference, day two got off to a great start with a warm welcome from the dazzling MC, Nikiwe Bikitsha. After rounding up the topics covered in the previous day’s sessions, the conference jumped straight into a panel discussion with four international LPs at the forefront of…
Read MoreDay 1 in Review: The SAVCA 2019 Southern Africa Industry Conference 27 February – 1 March 2019, Cape Town
Kicking off the first ever joint Private Equity and Venture Capital in Southern Africa Conference, SAVCA Chairman Craig Dreyer noted that the industry continues to grow from strength to strength each year. It is this unceasing growth, said Dreyer that inspired the theme for this year’s conference, which is “RISE to a new level”. He…
Read MoreSars Section 12J VC companies – hype versus substance [Opinion] | Ventureburn
There are many legal ways for South African taxpayers to reduce their tax burden, and investing in a SA Revenue Service (Sars) approved Section 12J venture capital company (VCC) is one of them. However, opinions are divided on the hype of a tax break versus the substance of sustainable investment returns. READ MORE
Read MoreAlternative investment universe expands with two new funds | Moneyweb
The alternative investment industry has been boosted with the launch of two new funds offering local as well as global investment opportunities. A joint venture between LionPride Investment Holdings and Newtown Partners has resulted in the launch of the LionPride Agility VCC (venture capital company) Fund – a single technology fund with a choice of…
Read MoreDie rol wat Savca in die finansiële industrie speel | Moneyweb
Tanya van Lill, uitvoerende hoof van die Suider-Afrikaanse Vereniging vir Waagkapitaal en Private Ekwiteit (Savca), gesels oor haar akademiese loopbaan en die rol van alternatiewe beleggings. LUISTER (LISTEN)
Read MoreThe importance of entrepreneurship in a struggling economy | Moneyweb
Entrepreneurs are fundamental to the local economy, as they are not only create jobs, but also train people, grow the GDP base, contribute to taxes and create disruptions, which spurs innovation, Andrew Chananie, head of leverage finance at Investec tells Nompu Siziba. Savca CEO Tanya van Lill also highlights the social upliftment initiatives that entrepreneurs…
Read MoreVenture capitalism key to growth in Africa | BizCommunity
Investors in developed economies often refer to Africa as the next frontier. The continent presents massive opportunities for infrastructure, digital and social impact investment, among others. READ MORE
Read MorePension Funds can boost economy-van Lill | New Era.
Investing in scary times” was the theme of an event held by Eos Capital, a private equity manager, in Windhoek on Tuesday. Speaking at the event was the CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), Tanya van Lill, with the key message that pension funds in Namibia can find attractive…
Read MorePension Funds urged to Invest in infrastructure| Namibian Sun
Pension funds urged to invest in infrastructure Eos Capital’s infrastructure fund sized at between N$1-1.5 billion is expected to be launched early 2019, focusing on unlocking Namibian infrastructure projects in public services, energy, water, education and healthcarehttps://www.namibiansun.com/news/-pension-funds-urged-to-invest-in-infrastructure2018-10-25/
Read MorePension Funds could boost through infrastructure fund|New Era Windhoek
WINDHOEK – “Investing in scary times” was the theme of an event held by Eos Capital, a private equity manager, in Windhoek on Tuesday. Speaking at the event was the CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), Tanya van Lill, with the key message that pension funds in Namibia can…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Announcing the 3rd Africa event series – Pension Funds and Alternative Investment Africa Conference
PRESS RELEASE: Announcing the 3rd Africa event series – Pension Funds and Alternative Investment Africa Conference
Read MoreMedia Release: PHATISA FOOD FUND 2 FIRST CLOSES AT US$ 121.5 MILLION | Phatisa
Media Release: PHATISA FOOD FUND 2 FIRST CLOSES AT US$ 121.5 MILLION | Phatisa
Read MoreVC association SAVCA appoints new directors to fill two vacancies | Ventureburn
The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) announced the appointment yesterday of two new directors, as well as the re-appointment of an existing director to its board. The appointments follow Savca’s annual general meeting held yesterday (3 October) in Johannesburg. The new appointees are Langa Madonko, investment principal for investor relations and…
Read MoreOPINION: Prudence and private markets | Business Report
South Africa has one of the most advanced financial services industry compared to most of its developing country peers. Our banking industry, as regulated and supervised by the South African Reserve Bank, follows the most recent, advanced and leading global standards. The country’s public markets exchanges, such as the JSE, compare favourably with some of…
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