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IFC proposes investment in Africa-focused VC fund
The IFC has disclosed a proposed equity investment of up to $6 million in the Lofty Alpha Fund.
Purple Elephant Ventures secures $4.5m Seed funding
The Nairobi-based tourism-focused venture studio has raised $4.5 million in seed financing.
Mubadala’s KELIX bio acquires DiabTec
KELIX bio, wholly owned by Mubadala, has completed the acquisition of DiabTec, a subsidiary of Julphar.
PwC: Africa Energy Review
Driving energy access through collaboration.
Uganda: Inua Capital invests in microfinancier
Inua Capital has made an equity investment into Flow Uganda
Cross-border payments platform LemFi secures $53m in Series B funding
LemFi has raised $53 million in Series B funding, led by Highland Europe.
South Africa: E4E Africa and Volve Capital back travel booking platform
Conservio has raised $1 million in a second funding round.
Five notable Ghanaian private capital deals
We highlight five Ghanaian private capital deals, as featured in our Dealmaker’s Log.
DOB Equity in East African water sector deal
DOB Equity has invested in Spouts, a company enabling access to clean water through its locally-manufactured ceramic water filters.
Novastar Ventures announces first investment from third fund
Novastar Ventures has made an investment in Sistema.bio.
Women Empowerment for Climate fund seeks to raise $100m
The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, Beyond Finance and FosterImpact have launched the Women Empowerment for Climate fund.
Alta Semper Capital appoints new head for Middle East and Africa
Alta Semper Capital has appointed Kareem Ghaly as head of MENA, based out of the firm’s regional hub in Cairo, Egypt.
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