Private Equity

PensionDanmark's CEO expressed interest in the fund that will attract commitments from the private sector alongside a Kr500m ($75m; €67m) injection from the government.

The Brazilian food and agribusiness private equity firm has acquired Dimicron to merge with existing portfolio company Aminoagro, creating one of Brazil's largest fertiliser platforms.

The South African food and agribusiness private equity fund is targeting $175m overall and expects some repeat investors from its first $100m fund.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management is looking to raise fresh capital from investors to fund expansion into new countries and growth of its NBFC.

Enviva Partners to issue 10 million units priced between $19 and $21 each in its initial public offering.

The World Bank Group lender will lend up to €90m to the rose farm to help support a 50% hike in staff numbers and an expansion of the business in a deal that "complements" KKR's $200m equity investment last year.

Engagement with local communities and establishing user-friendly investment guidance remains relevant in the developed and emerging markets.

The fundraise comes shortly after Helios Investment Partners and Development Partners International also successfully raised capital for Africa.

Private equity firms such as KKR and Abraaj Capital have made their first forays into Africa through food and agri companies. Here Matthew Goodburn, editor of Private Equity International, considers the continent's private equity potential.

Privateer Holdings has raised the round from a mix of family offices, high net worth individuals and institutional investors including PayPal's Peter Thiel.