Archive - Africa Private Equity News

[PwC] Building trust and financing for Kenya’s agricultural growth

Why does agriculture receive so little funding despite its importance?

11 hrs ago

4G Capital raises $2m from GIF Growth

The East African fintech company provides financial services to micro and small enterprises.

11 hrs ago

Amethis buys majority stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Ademat

Transaction marks SPE Capital’s exit.

11 hrs ago

Proparco commits $15m to PE fund

The Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund will invest across a diversified range of sectors throughout Africa.

12 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.

Mar 29

A message from AVCA’s CEO: Why it’s time to break the mold in African private capital

The 22nd Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit convenes the industry to challenge assumptions, embrace innovation, and shape a more resilient and inclusive…

Mar 27

IFC proposes up to $130m commitment to BlackRock-managed fund

The infrastructure debt fund targets 10%–20% of investments in Africa.

Mar 27

DEG commits €15m to Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I

The fund will target small- to mid-cap African businesses.

Mar 27

PwC: Technology due diligence is the hidden determinant for M&A success

Deals that overlook technology due diligence risk destroying value before integration even begins.

Mar 26

PIDG commits €4.3m to scale Afreenergy Solar in Senegal

Afreenergy Solar’s model focuses on on-site solar and storage for Senegalese businesses.

Mar 26

Five notable African private capital fundraising closes

We highlight five African fund closes, as featured in our Dealmaker’s Log.

Mar 26

Cashi secures IFC support for digital payments expansion

Cashi’s platform supports transfers and merchant payments.

Mar 26

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