Archive - Africa Private Equity News

Grounded Investment Company backs Tanzania’s Mama Cashew

Mama Cashew processes cashews in Mtwara and sources from thousands of smallholder farmers.

3 hrs ago

Terra Industries raises additional $22m led by Lux Capital

The Nigeria-based defence technology company says its systems are deployed across land, air, and maritime environments.

3 hrs ago

AfricInvest exits EFC Zambia

AfricInvest has backed the Zambian microfinance institution since 2009.

3 hrs ago

Standard Bank backs Sanlam Private Equity’s acquisition of Medhold

Standard Bank acted as sole investment bank and mandated lead arranger.

6 hrs ago

A.P. Moller Capital completes final close of Morocco transport and logistics fund

APM Capital Morocco will invest in express logistics, 3PL, air cargo handling and cold storage.

6 hrs ago

TLG Capital in Guinea deal

The facility will support commercial real estate development.

Feb 17

New Book: African Entrepreneurs Turning Opportunity into Profit

How we made it in Africa II chronicles the journeys of entrepreneurs building remarkable companies across the continent.

Feb 17

IFC proposes investment in Aruwa Capital Fund II

$50m fund targets growth-stage SMEs in Nigeria and Ghana.

Feb 16

Harith moves to buy South African low-cost airline FlySafair

FlySafair set for new shareholder as Harith enters purchase agreement.

Feb 16

HAVAÍC’s African Innovation Fund 3 reaches third close

South African impact investor E Squared Investments joins Fund 3.

Feb 16

The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week

Here are summaries of the five most widely read stories the past week on Africa Private Equity News.

Feb 15

African tech startup funding leaps by almost 50%

Total investment into the African tech startup ecosystem increased by almost 50% to $1.64 billion in 2025.

Feb 13

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