Institutional Investors See Continued Growth of Private Equity in Emerging Markets
(14 May 2007)
A survey released by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) reveals that Limited Partner (LP) interest in emerging markets private equity continues to grow, driven by recent improvements in performance, the diversification benefits, and the maturation of fund managers who now have credible track records. LPs firmly believe that emerging market funds will outperform developed markets funds over the next several years.
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Private Equity Consultants
(14 May 2007)
CA (SA) required as Private Equity Consultants
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The GIBS SAVCA 3 Day Foundation Programme in Venture Capital and Private Equity (13 -15 June 2007)
(05 Apr 2007)
This course provides a leaning foundation of the Private Equity and Venture Capital processes, key analytical tools used by practitioners and insights into the practical challenges and strategic opportunities in the industry. The three day course is set out in such a way that the attendees are taken though the whole venture capital/private equity investment process from; Deal generation and business valuation, financing frameworks, the role of debt capital in venture capital/private equity transactions, due diligence and risk management and then a section on post investment management
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SAVCA Update to Members
(01 Mar 2007)
Featuring news and insights from the South African venture capital and private equity industry
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SAVCA’s Swiss promotion events
(01 Mar 2007)
The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association worked with SECA (see www.seca.ch) which is the Swiss VC/PE Association and the SA Embassy in Switzerland (see www.southafrica.ch) to host two luncheon events and various one-on-one meetings with Swiss Private Equity fund of funds (i.e. Swiss investors that mange funds that invest into private equity funds). Globally the Swiss Private Equity fund of fund market represents 20% of this industry making them the biggest market in the world.
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Crafting your Business Plan
(18 Jan 2007)
Looking for capital? You need a business plan! The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) may be able to help you - Crafting your Business Plan, has been designed to empower individuals with the key skills, insights, principles and tools to prepare a viable business plan. The workshop will be highly interactive, incorporating case study discussions and actual business planning exercises.
12 – 13 March 2007
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SAVCA Membership fees for 2007
(07 Dec 2006)
The Full and Associate membership fees for 2007 will remain the same as the membership fees of 2006. The fees for full membership are calculated as a function of the higher of cumulative costs of investments made or funds under management by SAVCA full members.
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The training of future venture capital and private equity practitioners
(07 Dec 2006)
SAVCA and CSIR: The training of future venture capital and private equity practitioners. SAVCA has submitted a proposal to the DTI and CSIR for the creation of a pilot internship programme for the training of future venture capital and private equity practitioners.
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Strategic Challenges facing Private Equity Executives - GIBS and SAVCA Advanced Programmes 2004
(16 Oct 2006)
One-day high level programme for Private Equity/Venture Capital Executives
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Venture Capitalists’ Decision-making Criteria – a South African Perspective
(10 Oct 2006)
The Cape Town Chapter of SAVCA and the University of Cape Town School of Management Studies are conducting a research project as part of SAVCA’s Venture Capital development initiatives.
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