SAVCA in the News
LOCAL PRIVATE EQUITY INDUSTRY’S COMMITMENT TO COVID-19 CONTAINMENT MEASURES
In full support of President Ramaphosa’s outlined approach to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has demonstrated its commitment to implementing the necessary protocols by instituting various internal precautionary measures, among them the introduction of virtual events to replace face-to-face gatherings, travel restrictions and flexible work-from-home…
Read MoreThree lessons from running an AI-powered start-up in Africa|World Economic Forum
n Africa, like everywhere else in the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is moving up the agenda as companies, entrepreneurs and governments work out how to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. While the continent has a long way to go when it comes to AI adoption, these technologies already play a prominent role in…
Read MorePrivate equity makes progress on gender equity | Moneyweb
The South African private equity industry is making significant advances within the area of transformation, a 2019 survey released by the Southern African Venture Capital Association (Savca) shows. According to the survey, the percentage of female and black professionals within the industry has increased to 29.6% and 34.9% respectively, up from 21.8% and 29.9% in…
Read MoreSA’s private equity industry growing despite sluggish economy – report | SAfm
The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, SAVCA, released its annual report on what’s happening in the private equity space. It found that funds under management had grown to R171 billion at the end of December 2018, which represents a compound growth rate of 9.3% since 1999 – when the survey started. LISTEN
Read MoreRecord private equity investment indicative of growth potential | Engineering News
South African private equity recorded a considerable increase in investment activity in 2018, with the value of new investments and follow-on investments having reached a record R35.4-billion, compared with an annual average of R15.2-billion over the preceding decade, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) said on Wednesday. READ MORE
Read MoreSA’s private equity market at strongest average in 10 years | CNBC
Investment activity in 2018 more than doubled its number beating the average rate for the past 10 years. Tanya van Lill, CEO at SAVCA joins CNBC Africa to talk about the latest installment of their Private Equity Industry survey covered here in South Africa. WATCH
Read MoreThe missing piece in many portfolios | Moneyweb
Earlier this year the chief investment officer of one of the world’s largest pension funds said the fund should increase its allocation to private equity. Yu Ben Meng, who heads up investments at the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), suggested that the fund’s current 8% allocation is not optimal. What is notable about this…
Read More5 Things All Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Venture Capital Funding in South Africa | SME South Africa
“For many South African SMEs [venture capital] remains theoretical,” VC and co-founder of VC firm, Knife Capital, Keet Van Zyl wrote in an article for SME South Africa. VC firms invest in early-stage, emerging SMEs with high growth potential in exchange for minority equity ownership. Despite some advances in the country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, venture capital…
Read MoreThe 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 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 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 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…
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