Archive - Africa Private Equity News

Kenya: Sahel Capital in aquaculture deal

Sahel Capital has closed a $1 million loan facility in Camino Ruiz.

7 hrs ago

Adenia Partners announces new CIO and partner

Private equity firm Adenia Partners has announced two promotions in its leadership team.

7 hrs ago

Global M&A industry trends: 2025 mid-year outlook

Deals are getting done in today's M&A environment, but changing sector dynamics present dealmakers with high stakes and hard choices.

7 hrs ago

EIB proposes commitment to Speedinvest fund

The EIB has disclosed a proposed investment of €40 million in the Speedinvest Africa Fund.

7 hrs ago

Verdant Capital backs Bfree with $3m for distressed debt acquisitions

The Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund has completed a $3 million investment loan in Bfree.

8 hrs ago

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.

Jul 13

Uganda: Cygnum Capital signs $18m debt facility with cold-storage operator

The Africa Go Green Fund, managed by Cygnum Capital, has signed a $18 million senior debt facility with Cold Solutions Kazi.

Jul 11

Cerebrium raises $8.5m led by Gradient

Cerebrium, the serverless AI infrastructure platform, announced an $8.5 million seed round.

Jul 11

Standard Bank reaches financial close on 400MW South African wind project

Standard Bank has reached financial close on Phase 2 of the Overberg Wind Farm.

Jul 11

IFC and Proparco back Helios sport and entertainment investment vehicle

An equity investment of up to $50 million in Helios Sports and Entertainment.

Jul 10

Nigeria: Goodwell and Alitheia invest in e-waste recycling business

Goodwell Investments and Alitheia Capital have made an investment in Hinckley E-Waste Recycling.

Jul 10

Five African private capital moves in June 2025

A selection of African private capital transactions as featured in our June 2025 Dealmaker’s Log.

Jul 10

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