Archive - Africa Private Equity News

Proparco and IFC back Gabon railway upgrade

The agreement marks a key milestone in the continued modernisation of the Trans-Gabon Railway.

18 hrs ago

Investisseurs & Partenaires exits Ghana’s Eden Tree to Pangea Africa and Black Star Africa

Eden Tree produces and distributes packaged fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs in Ghana.

19 hrs ago

Nigeria: Dangote refinery raises $2.5bn in private placement

Proceeds will support the expansion of the refinery and petrochemical complex.

Jul 24

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…

Jul 23

Manufacturing in Africa: Five notable deals

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

Jul 23

Launch Africa Ventures makes seed investment in Zazu

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

Jul 22

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

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