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Real estate, energy attract least PE

Real estate is still one of the least attractive investment options for private equity (PE) investors in Africa, a new study shows. Others are utilities and energy.

According to African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) report, PE deals in Africa have over the last five years been headlined by Information Technology at 19 per cent, consumer discretionary (15 per cent) and consumer staples (13 per cent).

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