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2008 GLOBAL PERE AWARDS - Asia and rest of world awardsMore than 10,000 votes were cast for the third annual PERE Awards and here – over the next dozen pages – we present the winners and runners-up of the Asia and rest of world awards. By Robin Marriott, Jonathan Brasse and Zoe Hughes. PERE March 2009
- Actis backs East Africa development company
Using capital from its second Africa-focused private equity real estate fund, the London-based emerging markets private equity firm has acquired a 60 percent stake in Nairobi-based development management firm Mentor.
- Actis backs West Africa development company
Emerging markets private equity firm Actis taken an 80 percent stake in Accra-based real estate development firm Laurus Development Partners. The portfolio company will be responsible for sourcing investments in Ghana and Nigeria for Actis’ AAREF fund series.
- Actis exceeds target for second Africa fundraise
Improving investor sentiment for Sub-Saharan Africa is evident as the London-based, pan-emerging markets private equity firm smashes through its original $250m fundraising target to haul $278m.
- ASIA NEWS: The final frontier
Sub-Saharan Africa’s real estate markets have attracted $500 million of investment capital from international institutions, thanks to the efforts of two firms. PERE Magazine September 2012 issue.
- RMB Westport collects $250m in rare Africa final closing
A joint venture between Johannesburg-based Rand Merchant Bank and Westport Property Group has enjoyed capital raising success for its first real estate opportunity fund.
- OPIC approves $100m in financing for Actis fund
The US government’s development finance agency will help to leverage investments by Actis’ second African real estate fund, which will develop commercial properties in the sub-Saharan region.
- Actis makes third RE fund exit in Ghana
The Africa, Asia and Latin America-focused private equity firm has completed the third exit of its $150m Actis Africa Real Estate Fund selling its 85% stake in the Accra Mall in Ghana to South African buyers.
- Abu Dhabi commits to RMB Westport’s sub-Saharan fund
The joint venture fund between Johannesburg-based Rand Merchant Bank and Westport Property Group has almost raised half the $250 million of equity it aims to corral for its sub-Saharan development fund, thanks partly to an investment from an Abu Dhabi investor.
- Capital Watch - May 2008
Capital Watch 2008-05-01 Staff Writer FUNDS IN MARKET/COMING TO MARKET FUND FIRM