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Lobito Corridor Railway reaches $753m financial close
AFC and Eaglestone acted as co-financial advisors, structuring financing for Lobito Atlantic Railway, a joint venture between Mota-Engil and Trafigura.
22 hrs ago
Impact Fund Denmark backs NSIA Bank Côte d’Ivoire
Impact Fund Denmark is providing €25 million in subordinated debt to NSIA Bank Côte d’Ivoire.
Jul 9
B Investments sells stake in three Egyptian solar plants
The Egyptian private equity firm will receive total proceeds of $8.25 million.
Jul 9
Kuramo closes African investment mandates worth about $500m
The firm secured capital predominantly from African pension funds and development finance institutions.
Jul 9
SAVCA VC Conference 2026: VC's biggest stage. One unmissable day.
The wait is over. Registration is now open for the SAVCA Venture Capital Conference 2026.
Jul 9
Five African private capital moves in June 2026
A selection of African private capital transactions, as featured in our June 2026 Dealmaker’s Log.
Jul 9
E Squared invests in Old Mutual Private Equity Fund VI
The commitment is E Squared’s first investment in a private equity fund.
Jul 9
Fund for Export Development in Africa names co-general partner for film fund
One Street Studios has been appointed as the co-general partner of the Pan African Film Fund.
Jul 8
Swedfund adds $5m to TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II
The additional investment brings Swedfund’s total commitment to the fund to $20 million.
Jul 8
Circle Ventures invests in Flutterwave
The investment supports Flutterwave’s effort to embed USDC settlement directly into the payment flows businesses already use today.
Jul 7
Africa Lighthouse Capital exits stake in Minet Botswana
Minet Botswana’s business spans insurance brokerage, pension fund administration, and risk consulting.
Jul 7
Kuramo Africa Opportunity Fund IV reaches first close
The fund will invest primarily in high-growth businesses across Nigeria.
Jul 7
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