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CDH Investments to Acquire Nanfu Battery from Procter & Gamble (Asia)
Posted On: 10/09/2014 | Source: Asian Venture Capital Journal | Author(s): Tim Burroughs
China-focused private equity and venture capital firm CDH Investments has agreed to acquire a 79 percent stake in China-based alkaline battery manufacturer Fujian Nanping Nanfu Battery from global consumer goods company Procter &...Learn More
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LeapFrog Investments Sells Its Stake in Kenya-based Insurance Group Apollo to Swiss Re (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Posted On: 10/08/2014 | Source: LeapFrog Investments
Emerging markets financial services investor LeapFrog Investments has sold its minority stake in Kenya-based insurance group Apollo Investments to Swiss Re, a global wholesale provider of reinsurance. Apollo, through its wholly-owned...Learn More
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The Abraaj Group Invests in South Africa-based Food and Personal Care Manufacturer Liberty Star Consumer Holdings (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Posted On: 10/08/2014 | Source: The Abraaj Group
Global growth markets investor The Abraaj Group has acquired a majority stake in South Africa-based food and personal care manufacturer Liberty Star Consumer Holdings (Libstar) from existing shareholders including Metier, Old Mutual...Learn More
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Dragon Capital Partially Exits Vinamilk (Asia)
Posted On: 10/07/2014 | Source: Dragon Capital
Vietnam-focused investment manager Dragon Capital has partially exited a 1.1 percent stake in Vietnam-listed dairy company Vinamilk for US$66 million. Dragon Capital originally invested in the company through two of its funds, Vietnam...Learn More
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Vantage Capital II Provides ZAR80 Million for the Buyout of South Africa-based Dynamic Bedding (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Posted On: 10/03/2014 | Source: Vantage Capital
Mezzanine-focused private investment fund manager Vantage Capital has provided approximately ZAR80 million (approximately US$7 million) in funding to facilitate a management buyout of South Africa-based bedding supplier Dynamic...Learn More
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Emerging Capital Partners and Helios Investment Partners Participate in a US$130 Million Financing Round for Wananchi Group (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Posted On: 10/02/2014 | Source: Wananchi Group
Wananchi Group, a Kenya-based provider of broadband and Pay TV services in Eastern Africa, has completed a US$130 million financing round co-led by existing and new shareholders including international telecommunications companies...Learn More
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Matrix Partners India Invests in LimeTray (Asia)
Posted On: 10/02/2014 | Source: Matrix Partners India
Venture capital firm Matrix Partners India has invested in the first institutional round of funding for India-based Alchemy Web, a company that provides restaurants with a platform to run day-to-day operations under the brand...Learn More
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Phatisa’s African Agriculture Fund Backs Fertilizer Manufacturer Meridian Group (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Posted On: 10/02/2014 | Source: Phatisa
Private equity fund manager Phatisa has invested in Meridian Group, a manufacturer and distributor of specialized fertilizer blends with operations in Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mauritius. The transaction was structured...Learn More
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Samena Capital Acquires a Stake in Flemingo International (MENA)
Posted On: 10/02/2014 | Source: Samena Capital
Samena Capital, an investment group focused on the Indian subcontinent, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa, has acquired a stake in United Arab Emirates-based duty free and travel retail operator Flemingo International. The...Learn More
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Affinity Equity Partners Backs Poultry Producer Leong Hup International (Asia)
Posted On: 10/01/2014 | Source: Asian Venture Capital Journal | Author(s): Tim Burroughs
Asia-focused private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners has agreed to buy a minority stake in Malaysia-based poultry producer Leong Hup International in a deal that values the company at around US$600 million, excluding debt. Its...Learn More
