Over the last few years there has been a growing focus on Africa as international investors increasingly see opportunities in the resource-rich, consumer-driven economies of the world’s second largest continent.
Risky business?
Since the global financial crisis private equity fundraising for Africa has been challenging, however there are signs that the environment is improving. Investors are beginning to re-examine their perception of risk and see Africa as a diversification away from China and India.
Head of the South Asia Group
Webber Wentzel
Experienced investors on the African continent feel that such perceptions are outdated. Many private equity funds have been active in Africa for years and have developed strong track records in a number of different industry sectors such as telecoms and financial services, benefiting from an uncrowded market.
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Robert Appelbaum is head of the South Asia Group at Webber Wentzel where Roddy McKean is head of the Africa Group. Webber Wentzel is one of the leading corporate law firms in Africa and the South African member of ALN, an established group of Africa’s 12 foremost law firms.
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