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Agbonhese & Co.
Private Equity
Practice Area
Overview
Our private equity team advises fund managers, institutional investors, and portfolio companies on the full investment lifecycle across Africa. From fund formation and fundraising through to investment, value creation, and exit, we provide integrated legal and commercial advisory that reflects our deep understanding of the African private equity landscape and regulatory environment.
Capabilities
Fund formation and structuring
LP and GP advisory
Growth equity and buyout transactions
Co-investment structures
Portfolio company advisory
Management incentive arrangements
Secondary transactions
Exit strategies including IPOs and trade sales
Representative Experience
Advised on the formation of a major Africa-focused growth equity fund
Represented a DFI on multiple investments in West African healthcare and education
Acted for a PE sponsor on the acquisition and subsequent IPO of a Nigerian fintech company
Structured management incentive arrangements for portfolio companies across five jurisdictions