Abstract:Within the conceptual paradigm that the institutional environment may influence investment criteria, this study argues that South Africa has a unique socio-economic environment and matters such as black economic empowerment, corruption, redistribution of land and other related matters pose unique challenges to private equity investors.
Research purpose:The purpose was to determine the critical criteria that present a challenge to private equity investment professionals when considering an investment in busines… Show more
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