
Although private equity has expanded at a rapid pace in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years, it still remains relatively modest in scale here compared with other emerging markets. Investments tend to be too concentrated in a few countries and in the traditionally more dynamic sectors: diversification would help to meet the needs of African growth and the financing requirements of SMEs.
- Private equity fundraising in emerging markets, 2006 – 2010
- Private equity funds raised and invested in sub-Saharan Africa
- Private equity investments as a percentage of GDP, 2008 – 2010
- Breakdown by size of funds raised between 2006 and 2010
- Funds stage by geographical area, 2007
- Breakdown by sector of private equity investments in sub-Saharan Africa, 2009-2010
- Geographical breakdown of private equity investments in sub-Saharan Africa, 2008-2010
- Size of PROPARCO’s portfolio private equity funds’ investees, 2004-2010
- Ticket size of PROPARCO’s portfolio private equity funds’ investments, 2004-2010