Though appearing relatively small in comparison to the global equity industry, the Southern African industry is reputable and locally significant. The survey reflects a total of R165.3 billion in funds under management (FUM) in the Southern Africa private equity industry, showing a R15.0 billion increase from the R150.3 billion in FUM at 31 December 2014.

Further substantiating the potential of the local private equity industry, it achieved a compound annual growth rate of 11.9 percent in total FUM since the survey commenced in 1999.

Find out more in this years KPMG SAVCA Private Equity Survey