Essays about: "Private Equity in Emerging Markets"

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1. 1. The Untapped Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of the development of private capital and its impact on the last frontier of growth

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Alexei Moore; Miranda Ekelund Hagborg; [2023]
   Keywords : Private Equity; Venture Capital; Emerging Markets; Sub-Saharan Africa; Impact Investing;

   Abstract : As the market is starting to see an increase in private capital investments in sub-Saharan Africa, questions have been raised as to what has changed from the perspective of investors when it comes to investing in a market that has traditionally been underfunded. Through a case study analysing the risks, challenges, and opportunities of investing in sub-Saharan Africa, we attempt to analyse the reasons for traditional investor hesitancy and better map the risk and reward landscape as it is seen today. READ MORE

3. 2. The rise of private equity in Asia: Is it hampered by perceived corruption?

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : MARTIN ULINDER; [2018]
   Keywords : : Perceived corruption; Private equity activity; Panel Data; Developed markets; Emerging markets; Frontier markets; Asia;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between private equity activity and perceived corruption in Asian countries controlling for many different economic factors. The study finds indications that perceived corruption negatively affects private equity in Asia, however this is not statistically proven for all countries. READ MORE

4. 3. Early Stage Venture Capital in Emerging Markets : Case study Kenya

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : William Jilltoft; Emil Westman; [2016]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; Emerging Markets; Equity Gap; Riskkapital; Tillväxtmarknader; Finansieringsgap;

   Abstract : This study investigates which mechanisms that needs to be improved in order to facilitate more early stage venture capital (VC) investments on emerging markets. For this purpose a qualitative case study of the VC scene in Nairobi, Kenya was performed. READ MORE

5. 4. Corruption and private equity activity: fear and loathing in emerging markets

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Patrick Schachtner; Hendrikus Jacobus Van Nes; [2016]
   Keywords : Corruption; Private equity; Emerging markets; Frontier markets;

   Abstract : Analysing 69,518 private equity transactions worldwide, we find that higher perceived corruption levels negatively affect private equity activity, measured as aggregate investment value as well as number of transactions. Investors deliberating investing in a particular country shy away from potential ethical and practical conflicts. READ MORE

6. 5. Development Finance Institutions’ Effect on The Fund Manager’s Investment Decisions : Balancing Financial Performance Goals and Development Impact Objectives

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Adolfssson; Marie Åström; [2016]
   Keywords : DFI; Development Finance Institutions; MDFI; Multilateral Development Finance Institutions; SEE; SRI; Socially Responsible Invesments; CSR; NGO; SIDA; DEG; FM; SME; Multiplier Effect; Agent Theory; Stakeholder Theory; Qualitative; Subjectivism; Objectivism; Postitivsm; Intepretivism; Investment Behavior; Standard Asset Pricing Model; ESG; Sin Industries; Principle-agent Theory; Positivist Agent Thoery; Agent Conflict; Incentives; Investment Behvaior; Optimal contracts; Descriptive Stakeholder Thoery; Convergent Stakeholder Theory; Stakeholder; Shareholder; Financial Performance; Development Impact; Hands-off model; Direct-involvement model; Affirmative Behavior; Aviodance Behavior; Tripple Bottom Line; Agent; Principle; Control; Fund Manager;

   Abstract : Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have played a crucial role in moving socially responsibility considerations up on the private equity industry’s agenda. DFIs add a development impact criterion to traditional financial performance goals in the investment industry and play a catalytic role by mobilizing other investors. READ MORE