BGL Private Equity Limited (“BGL PE”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of BGL PLC, one of Nigeria’s leading independent investment banking institutions with shareholders’ funds of N49.9billion (equivalent of USD$415.8m) and assets under management valued at N89.2billion as at June 2008.
BGL Private Equity is positioned to take advantage of the immense business opportunities in Nigeria and Africa. BGL PE is committing US$50million to its funds - BGL Private Equity Fund I and BGL Private Equity Club I.
BGL PE pursues a strategy of co-promotion and investment for financial institutions, government institutions, foundations, pension funds, endowment funds and select individuals. Also in the foreseeable future, BGL PE will expand by opening new offices in other emerging markets in Africa and globally wherever business opportunities of over USD500m present themselves.
BGL PE is positioned to take the lead in deal origination, thereby achieving its goal of sustainable value creation above industry average. BGL PE will focus on client driven transactions, with a clear view on value creation, while seeking innovative solutions to solve our clients’ needs.
