ETHOS PRIVATE EQUITY


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Locations: AFRICA

The Rohatyn Group Completes Acquisition of Ethos Private Equity

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Monday, April 3, 2023

The Rohatyn Group (“TRG” or the “Firm”), a specialized global asset management firm focused on investment solutions in emerging markets and real assets, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Ethos Private Equity (“Ethos”) – a leading alternative asset management firm in Africa.

Key Points: 
  • The Rohatyn Group (“TRG” or the “Firm”), a specialized global asset management firm focused on investment solutions in emerging markets and real assets, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Ethos Private Equity (“Ethos”) – a leading alternative asset management firm in Africa.
  • “We are pleased to complete our acquisition of Ethos, which marks our official expansion into Africa, one of the largest and fastest growing regions in the world,” said Nicolas Rohatyn, The Rohatyn Group’s Chief Executive Officer and founder.
  • “Together, with unmatched local knowledge and a skilled global team of investors, we’ll unlock significant opportunities to drive further growth across the continent’s private markets, real assets, and public markets.”
    “Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our team,” said Stuart MacKenzie, CEO of Ethos.
  • Lazard Ltd became an advisor to TRG during the transaction process and assisted TRG in its completion.

The Rohatyn Group Expands Into Africa With Acquisition of Ethos Private Equity

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Monday, November 21, 2022

“The philosophical and cultural similarities of TRG and Ethos were apparent from the start,” said Nicolas Rohatyn, The Rohatyn Group’s Chief Executive Officer and founder. “We share a belief that multiple thematic cross currents -- such as private credit, renewable energy, digitalization, and agriculture, among others -- will anchor future investment priorities for investors. Our combined firm, with almost $8 billion in AUM, almost 400 institutional LPs, and the ability to offer solutions for de novo investing, as well as ongoing GP consolidations and fund restructurings, will occupy a unique position in our industry.”

Key Points: 
  • The Rohatyn Group (TRG or the Firm), a specialized global asset management firm focused on investment solutions in emerging markets and real assets, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ethos Private Equity (Ethos) a leading alternative asset management firm in Africa.
  • Combining forces with Ethos positions TRG to deliver a larger array of investment solutions to LPs of both firms.
  • The philosophical and cultural similarities of TRG and Ethos were apparent from the start, said Nicolas Rohatyn, The Rohatyn Groups Chief Executive Officer and founder.
  • For more information, please visit www.rohatyngroup.com
    Established in 1984, Ethos is an investment manager in Africa with private equity and mezzanine strategies.