Archive - Africa Private Equity News

South African VC exits show early signs of a maturing venture capital ecosystem

New studies by the SA SME Fund, Endeavor South Africa and SAVCA show local venture capital can deliver attractive investor returns, job creation and…

19 mins ago

Manufacturing in Africa: Five notable deals

We highlight five African manufacturing transactions, as featured in our Dealmaker’s Log.

58 mins ago

Launch Africa Ventures makes seed investment in Zazu

South Africa-based Zazu provides business banking services for African entrepreneurs and SMEs.

24 hrs ago

Kenya: Oxano Capital backs B2B fintech Sevi

Sevi provides stock financing to micro and small retailers through its order-now, pay-later platform.

Jul 22

Zambia: BioLite secures $10.7m from Africa Go Green fund

Africa Go Green, managed by Cygnum Capital, has provided a $10.7 million senior debt facility to BioLite.

Jul 22

Botswana Tech Fund 1 reaches first close

The multi-stage venture capital fund investing in technology companies across Southern Africa, has reached a $6.7 million first close.

Jul 21

GIF Growth raises more than $50m for emerging-market companies

The vehicle will provide ticket sizes of $1 million to $10 million.

Jul 21

Village Capital facility invests in three Ghanaian startups

The latest investments went to Built Financial Technologies, GrowForMe and SAYeTECH.

Jul 21

New CEO for Africa50 Principal Investment Fund

Djalal Khimdjee to lead Africa50 Principal Investment Fund.

Jul 21

Why the Variable Capital Company is reshaping fund structuring in Mauritius

Mauritius continues to strengthen its position as a leading international financial centre.

Jul 21

Egypt: Ninety One-managed EAAIF provides $30m loan to Hassan Allam Utilities

The loan will primarily support the Minya 1,000 MW solar and 660 MWh battery storage project.

Jul 20

IFC backs Mauritania hotel owner

The company owns the Sheraton Nouakchott Hotel, Mauritania’s first internationally branded five-star hotel.

Jul 20

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