Overview of Investment Funds in Africa and Other Emerging Markets

Course Overview

In this module, we will focus on the growth path of a typical privately-owned company and describe the different sources of funding a company might acquire as it grows and prospers. The benefits of private capital funds and other types of funds are also covered. Emerging markets is defined and the latest trends in private equity in Africa and other emerging markets are explored by visualising the latest data.

Key Takeaways

• Compare the growth stages of a private company
• Define private capital funding
• Explain the general private capital trends in emerging markets
• Explain the latest private capital trends in Africa