Archive - Africa Private Equity News

AfricInvest backs Vantage Payment Systems in Morocco

VPS provides electronic payment services to merchants in Morocco.

8 hrs ago

Ke Nako Capital’s co-investment into Vox, Frogfoot and Hypa is a win-win

The recently announced private equity deal involving Vox, Frogfoot and Hypa has once again highlighted the strength of South Africa’s private markets.

10 hrs ago

East Africa Foods raises $40m

The $26 million equity round was led by PIDG’s InfraCo alongside Oikocredit and FMO, as part of a broader $40 million capital raise.

11 hrs ago

South Africa: Proparco joins Metier-led investment in Frogfoot and Vox

Proparco is investing alongside Metier and other investors to support the expansion of fibre connectivity in South Africa.

Oct 6

Adenia-backed Quickmart receives approval for Nairobi listing

The offer will see Quickmart’s existing shareholder sell 50% of the retailer to public investors.

Oct 6

Infinite Partners fund reaches final close

The fund will provide growth and replacement capital to mid-market South African businesses.

Oct 6

Institutional capital is the next frontier for South African venture capital

Improved exits, stronger performance data and a maturing ecosystem are reshaping perceptions of venture capital as an institutional asset class.

Oct 5

Old Mutual Private Equity exits MoreCorp to RMB Ventures

RMB Ventures will acquire the South African sports and leisure group following a decade of ownership by Old Mutual Private Equity.

Oct 5

AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit: A message from AVCA’s CEO

The question for investors is increasingly not simply where can we find growth? It is also: what will endure?

Oct 5

Paymob raises $35m pre-Series C round

Mubadala and EBRD co-led the round, with participation from British International Investment, Global Ventures and DPI.

Oct 4

The 5 top stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week

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

Oct 4

Metier reinvests in Frogfoot and Vox

Frogfoot operates fibre infrastructure, while Vox provides internet and telecommunications services.

Oct 3

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