Private Equity and M&A in Africa: A Continental Outlook

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About: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s enormous disruption to the growth trajectory of African economies—and the region’s M&A market—we find that some historical trends have accelerated faster than others during the pandemic. By analysing a decade of M&A performance and market activity data, we find that:
1. “African acquirers.” African-led acquisitions across the continent are growing.
2. “PE presence.” Africa-focused private equity investors are on the rise.
3. “Tech emerges.” African technology start-ups are attracting numerous investors.

Despite the broad economic fallout induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, some industries and many of these trends have experienced faster growth relative to their historical trajectory.

In this webinar, we would like to explore more about the comprehensive rise in Private Equity and M&A transactions as well as substantial investment opportunities for multinational investors and intra-African investors.

About the Facilitator:

Jean Philippe (JP) Syed is a principal at Development Partners International (DPI), an Africa focused emerging market PE fund with US$1.8bn Asset under Management, which he joined in 2016.

He has extensive experience leading M&A, strategy and transformational projects for government entities, major corporations and financial sponsors across both developed markets and emerging markets.

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