Archive - Africa Private Equity News

Dealmaker's Log: 12 new African private capital transactions

A database of African private equity/debt and venture capital transactions.

10 hrs ago

Africa Nature Impact Fund targets $100m

The fund will finance early-stage nature and nature-based carbon projects across Africa.

11 hrs ago

South Africa: Kholo Capital provides mezzanine debt to DCC

DCC distributes technology products from manufacturers including HP, Dell and Lenovo across Southern Africa.

13 hrs ago

Adenia Partners is listing Kenyan retailer Quickmart: We find out more

The IPO values Quickmart at about $230 million.

13 hrs ago

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Standard Bank Group announces strategic investment in OPay

The partnership supports Standard Bank Group’s own digital ambitions, combining OPay’s technology and platform capabilities with the Group’s presence…

Oct 12

NeoFleet Capital raises $4m pre-seed round

The company currently operates in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Peru.

Oct 12

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 11

BlueOrchard, IFC launch private debt vehicle with $300m first close

The fund is targeting up to $2 billion in commitments from institutional investors.

Oct 9

5th GVCA Annual Industry Conference 2027: Call for sponsorship and partnership

Co-create and support Ghana’s largest private equity and venture capital industry event.

Oct 9

Edge Growth-managed Vumela Fund exits investment in Everlectric

Vumela provided venture debt to Everlectric as the company expanded its operations in South Africa.

Oct 9

One week to go to AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit! Last chance to book

In just one week, 100+ investors, business leaders, policymakers, development partners and entrepreneurs will gather at the AVCA Sustainable Investing…

Oct 9

Bellair Road and Janic Capital consortium acquires founders’ stake in LekkeSlaap

Co-founders Jonathan Womersley and Marcel van de Ghinste have sold their interest in the Cape Town-based accommodation booking platform.

Oct 8

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