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Private equity’s role beyond money in African ventures

Bryan Turner, partner at Spear Capital, delves into the pivotal role of private equity investors in enhancing the growth of African businesses. Beyond financial…

Could private equity on the African continent do better?

Bryan Turner, partner at Spear Capital, reimagines the trajectory of African private equity. He uncovers the challenges, seizes the opportunities, and explores innovative strategies that…

How businesses can empower SMEs in South Africa

In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Experts warn South Africa’s collective future will remain unknown unless…

Should investors target Africa in tough economic times?

The evidence is clear: Africans are increasingly entrepreneurial and there’s a lot of investment value to be unlocked in Africa, writes Spear Capital partner…

ESG focus ‘takes investment away from emerging markets’

The idea that businesses should approach their operations with an environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus has become the most prevalent watchword all over…

Grow African business via domestic capital, foreign funds

Access to capital is probably the most significant factor in the success of growth-stage businesses. While investment funding is well within reach in many…

In-person engagement remains key in emerging markets

While the pandemic necessitated a shift to online meetings and virtual engagement, there are just some business fundamentals that need to be done in…

Beyond representation: how private equity can address gender inequality

There can be no doubt that the private equity space has a major problem when it comes to gender equality. As recently as 2017, women…

How has Covid-19 impacted private equity in Africa?

Over the past year or so, we’ve all become familiar with a whole host of terms we knew nothing about at the start of…

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