Archive - Africa Private Equity News

Kenya: Waste-to-value venture lands equity investment

Project transforms human waste into solid fuel briquettes for use in industrial heating.

Jan 16

Sahel Capital Agribusiness Fund II reaches first close

SCAF II is targeting a final close of $75 million over the next 12 months.

Jan 16

First close for Blue Earth Capital's dedicated impact secondaries offering

The specialist impact investor attracted backing from US and European institutions.

Jan 16

Ghana: PCM Capital Partners exits First Atlantic Bank via oversubscribed IPO

PCM Capital Partners has announced a full exit from First Atlantic Bank.

Jan 15

Amethis Fund III reaches final close

Fund manager Amethis has announced the final closing of Amethis Fund III at €406 million.

Jan 15

Report shows Africa leads on gender inclusion in private capital, yet gaps persist

Women account for 38% of investment professionals and 33% of investment committee members in Africa.

Jan 14

[PwC] Nigeria Economic Outlook: January 2026

Nigeria enters 2026 with improved macroeconomic stability as PwC outlines seven trends shaping business outcomes.

Jan 14

Alta Semper secures $57.5m for new fund

The fund’s backers include the European Investment Bank Group and the International Finance Corporation.

Jan 14

Inside Capital Partners reaches final close for new fund

Private equity firm Inside Capital Partners has announced the final close of its second fund, Inside Equity Fund II.

Jan 14

DEG provides €30m backing to Cygnum Capital fund

DEG has committed a €30 million loan to the Africa Go Green Fund.

Jan 13

IFC proposes investment in Adenia fund

The IFC has disclosed a proposed equity investment of up to $30 million into the Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I.

Jan 13

Silverbacks Holdings marks its tenth exit

Silverbacks Holdings has secured its tenth profitable exit following the acquisition of Mono.

Jan 13

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