TECHNOLOGY FUND RAISINGThe stand-out sector in terms of investor interest has been the technology sector. DEAL ACTIVITYThe year also saw a renewed interest in investment by private equity funds. Much has been written about the paucity of exit opportunities for private equity in Africa – this latter deal shows that large exits of African private equity-owned businesses are possible. SUMMARY2021 turned out to have been a good year for African M&A and private equity. Weyinmi Popo is a private equity partner with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, London

Source: The North Africa Journal January 18, 2022 10:46 UTC