South Africa deal flow to continue upward trend this year – Savca | Engineering News
The South African venture capital industry exceeded the R1-billion mark for the first time in 2017 – investing R1.16-billion, the Southern Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s (Savca’s) ‘2018 Venture Capital Industry Survey’ reveals. The annual publication highlights start-up and early growth phase funding activity. READ MORE
Read MoreMATTHEW BUCKLAND: Thinking globally will rev up SA’s robust start-up sector | BusinessLIVE
To create high-growth, digitally enabled businesses that contribute to the country and create jobs, SA’s entrepreneurs should build local but aim global. SA’s start-up ecosystem is robust and growing, but our entrepreneurs and investors need to develop a truly global mind-set to take advantage of a globalising world. Two recent start-up studies on the country’s…
Read MoreMedia Release: HGP expands telecom portfolio with US$ 24.1 million investment into Malawi’s Open Connect Limited | Harith General Partners
Media Release: HGP expands telecom portfolio with US$ 24.1 million investment into Malawi’s Open Connect Limited | Harith General Partners
Read MoreTreasury’s plan to fix abuse of venture capital incentive will kill the industry, MPs told | BusinessLIVE
Venture capitalists and tax professionals agree tax incentives for venture capital companies are being abused, but are unanimous in their view that Treasury’s proposed remedy will deal the industry a death blow. The proposed amendments to the tax incentive have had a paralysing effect on the industry, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity…
Read MoreMedia Release: VPB Namibia Growth Fund invests in Tsumeb Hospital Holdings (Pty) Limited | Temo Capital
Media Release: VPB Namibia Growth Fund invests in Tsumeb Hospital Holdings (Pty) Limited | Temo Capital
Read MorePrivate equity managers invest a record R31bn | Business Day
Political turmoil did not deter Southern Africa’s private equity managers in 2017, which invested a record R31.1bn, according to a survey published this week. That compared with an annual average of R14.7bn over the preceding 10 years, the Southern Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s (Savca’s) annual private equity survey finds. READ MORE
Read MoreMedia Release: PAPE Fund III achieves First Close | PAPE Fund Managers
Media Release: PAPE Fund III achieves First Close | PAPE Fund Managers
Read MoreSA’s private equity industry sees strong levels of investment in 2017 | Moneyweb
A total of R31.3 billion was spent in 2017 by South Africa’s private equity industry. This represents a 102% increase from 2016 and is well above the annual average of R14.7 billion spent over the preceding 10 years. Tanya van Lill, CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, unpacks what’s driving…
Read MorePrivate equity investment in Southern Africa doubles | Business Report
Private equity investment has more than doubled in Southern Africa, according to a survey by the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA). The SAVCA 2018 Private Equity Industry Survey reported that the Southern African private equity industry invested a total of R31.3 billion in 2017, which represents an increase of 102 percent…
Read MoreSAVCA MEDIA RELEASE: Private equity investment more than doubles in Southern Africa
SAVCA MEDIA RELEASE: Private equity investment more than doubles in Southern Africa
Read MoreSouthern Africa’s PE landscape: In conversation with Mike Donaldson | BizNews.com
The latest available South African private equity performance report, compiled by SAVCA and RisCura, showed that a representative sample of SA’s private equity funds delivered a 10-year internal rate of return of 12.9% at the end of September 2017, which beat both the FTSE/JSE All Share Total Return Index (compound annual growth rate of 9.5%) and…
Read MoreIt takes time, but the returns on private equity are worth the wait | BusinessLIVE
The recent RisCura-Savca South African Private Equity Performance Report reveals that the industry’s returns are nothing short of spectacular. Precluded from investing in the asset class, asset management and institutional investors have missed an opportunity to get a slice of the consistent, healthy returns the industry has achieved over the past decade. In line with…
Read MorePrivate equity in South Africa – Changes for growth? | Go Legal
Investors globally are constantly searching for growth investments and in South Africa, changing political conditions have sparked a renewed optimism in this area. Spurred on by the change in political leadership and a favourable upswing in market conditions, investor confidence in South Africa is on the rise. This is echoed in the business confidence index,…
Read MoreSAVCA MEDIA RELEASE: RisCura-SAVCA South African Private Equity Quarterly Performance Report as at 31 December 2017
SAVCA MEDIA RELEASE: RisCura-SAVCA South African Private Equity Quarterly Performance Report as at 31 December 2017
Read MoreHow wider S12J benefits will attract venture capital | BusinessLive
Streamlining section 12J of the Income Tax Act while boosting accountability measures hold huge promise for attracting impact capital The new political era under President Cyril Ramaphosa has unlocked optimism for SA and the region. Business confidence is up, and the first quarter of 2018 has seen renewed investor interest. But, as identified by analysts…
Read MoreLinkdPro is changing the talent management game | CHRO South Africa
This tech company uses unique computer matching algorithms & machine-learning capabilities to automatically match HR executives looking for niche expertise to freelance professionals and experts within hours. In the coming weeks and months, we will be chatting to all the HR Indaba partners, asking them why they are excited about the event and what they…
Read MoreHow to qualify for venture capitalist investment | Destiny Magazine
Most budding entrepreneurs cite lack of funding for their ventures as the biggest stumbling block to being business-owners. Fortunately, venture capitalists and private equity investors are at hand to assist and walk side by side with entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses. Venture capital (VC) is finance that is provided by investors to small, early-stage…
Read MoreLinkdPro, is an on-demand skills platform connecting investors with local professionals & experts | TechMoran
For many investors, Africa is becoming a key part of their global portfolio. Although for some it is still a long-term bet. Home to some of the fastest developing economies and markets in the world, with real challenges to solve and real ways to solve them, Africa is the land of opportunity. So how do…
Read MoreSAVCA MEDIA RELEASE: SAVCA Launches Industry Awards
SAVCA MEDIA RELEASE: SAVCA Launches Industry Awards
Read MoreInside the Kamoso deal: Botswana’s biggest private equity transaction yet | Biz News
Inside the Kamoso deal: Botswana’s biggest private equity transaction yet | Biz News
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