New crowdfunding platform for startups launched

"Jumpstart Africa has launched a new funding platform built specifically for Africa that offers capital for projects and initiatives, startups and small businesses...."

http://www.smesouthafrica.co.za/funds/new-crowdfunding-platform-startups-launches/ 

New equity fund targets SMEs

scent, a Kenyan private equity firm, has raised Sh4.3 billion ($50 million) for investment in growth enterprises across Eastern Africa. The company management said the money will be invested in 12 fast-growing small and medium companies in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000129280/new-equity-fund-targets-smes

"Ascent, a Kenyan private equity firm, has raised Sh4.3 billion ($50 million) for investment in growth enterprises across Eastern Africa.
The company management said the money will be invested in 12 fast-growing small and medium companies in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia...."

 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000129280/new-equity-fund-targets-smes

Is the influx of Private Equity investment good for Africa?

http://afkinsider.com/64627/influx-private-equity-investment-good-africa/

Private equity investment on the African continent grew significantly in the past decade, and more and more new entrants are targeting the market. The trend garnered more attention this year with the notable arrival of Kolberg Kravis & Roberts, which made its first investment on the continent, and Carlyle Group’s closing of its first African fund. - See more at: http://afkinsider.com/64627/influx-private-equity-investment-good-africa/#sthash.vAx0i5tu.SRU0sfJJ.dpuf

Private equity investment on the African continent grew significantly in the past decade, and more and more new entrants are targeting the market. The trend garnered more attention this year with the notable arrival of Kolberg Kravis & Roberts, which made its first investment on the continent, and Carlyle Group’s closing of its first African fund. - See more at: http://afkinsider.com/64627/influx-private-equity-investment-good-africa/#sthash.vAx0i5tu.SRU0sfJJ.dpuf

Private equity investment on the African continent grew significantly in the past decade, and more and more new entrants are targeting the market. The trend garnered more attention this year with the notable arrival of Kolberg Kravis & Roberts, which made its first investment on the continent, and Carlyle Group’s closing of its first African fund.  - See more at: http://afkinsider.com/64627/influx-private-equity-investment-good-africa/#sthash.vAx0i5tu.SRU0sfJJ.dpuf

Private equity investment on the African continent grew significantly in the past decade, and more and more new entrants are targeting the market. The trend garnered more attention this year with the notable arrival of Kolberg Kravis & Roberts, which made its first investment on the continent, and Carlyle Group’s closing of its first African fund.  - See more at: http://afkinsider.com/64627/influx-private-equity-investment-good-africa/#sthash.vAx0i5tu.SRU0sfJJ.dpuf

The Silicon Savannah - an insider's view

"Nairobi has gotten a lot of press over the past few years as the rising “Silicon Savannah” of Africa – a hub for tech start-ups in Sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the press is legit, but there is also a bit of hype. I’ve been a participant in Nairobi’s tech scene since 2012 when I discovered the iHub, a year after moving here in 2011. I thought I would share my notes here for those who want to get a real picture of what is going on in the “Silicon Savannah.”...."

http://vc4africa.biz/blog/2014/07/18/the-silicon-savannah-an-insiders-view/ 

African equities cause investors to rub hands

"LONDON, Uk - Last year, Africa became the most popular destination for private equity according to the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association...."

http://www.busiweek.com/index1.php?Ctp=2&pI=1509&pLv=3&srI=77&spI=289&cI=10