Archive - Africa Private Equity News

Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa secures nearly €50m in new commitments

The AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa has attracted new investment commitments.

12 hrs ago

TLG Capital backs Kenya's Jackfruit Network

TLG Capital and IDP Foundation executed a $5 million facility to invest in Jackfruit Network.

12 hrs ago

Growth Investment Partners Zambia makes first investment

GIP Zambia has announced its first major investment in Boxpack Zambia.

12 hrs ago

Five notable African energy deals

We highlight five African energy investments, as featured in our Dealmaker’s Log.

13 hrs ago

Novastar Ventures fund attracts Spanish LP

The Spanish Agency for Development Cooperation has approved an investment in the Novastar Ventures Africa People and Planet Fund III.

Nov 20

New initiative aims to accelerate venture capital growth in South Africa

South Africa is on the brink of one of its most meaningful shifts in venture capital policy to date.

Nov 20

South Africa: Ata Capital exits Novare Holdings

South Africa’s Ata Capital has announced the sale of its 26% stake in Novare Holdings to the company’s management team.

Nov 20

South Africa: Development Partners International’s portfolio company Optasia completes IPO

Since DPI’s investment, Optasia has evolved from a regional mobile lending platform into a global AI-led fintech.

Nov 19

South Africa: Secha Capital leads Plentify's Series A round

Plentify links household appliances to cheaper and cleaner sources of power.

Nov 19

Standard Bank Leads Transnet’s Debt Capital Market Issuance

Standard Bank has partnered with South Africa’s Transnet as joint lead arranger in a landmark R5 billion (about $292 million) debt capital market…

Nov 18

DisrupTech Ventures backs Morocco’s Chari

This marks DisrupTech’s first investment in Morocco.

Nov 18

First Circle Capital raises $6m from IFC

The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies solving challenges in financial services.

Nov 18

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