Private Equity: Lesson for Namibia

The primary objective of this study was to draw experiences from other countries as to what is required for the private equity industry to flourish. The study also attempted to establish whether there is a scope for the establishment of private equity market in Namibia. In this regard, a review of different forms of private equity was conducted and the findings confirmed that there is a scope for private equity activities in Namibia in terms of both venture capital and non-venture capital components. However, the study suggests that the venture capital component could be the most appropriate vehicle for Namibia.