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Impact Fund Denmark invests in East Africa forestry platform
Demand for timber products is rising across East Africa, with significant volumes imported.
20 hrs ago
Global Funds, African Focus: The Mauritius Collective Investment Scheme
The Collective Investment Scheme framework combines robust international regulatory standards with the flexibility needed to support investment into…
21 hrs ago
Africa Finance Corporation commits $100m to technology fund managers
AFC has made anchor commitments to Lightrock Africa Fund II and Future Africa Fund III.
May 18
South Africa: Climate Fund Managers supports green methanol project
The agreement supports the development of a first-of-its-kind green methanol production facility in Gauteng, South Africa.
May 18
Standard Bank backs Valterra Platinum
Standard Bank has provided Valterra Platinum with a R2.5 billion ($150 million) bridge facility.
May 18
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.
May 17
PwC Deals supports Norfund on its investment into Nafasi Water Technologies
PwC provided financial and tax due diligence on this important transaction.
May 15
Namibia: Appian acquires copper project
Project could produce about 30,000 tonnes of copper a year over an about 15-year mine life.
May 15
Lightrock launches Accelerate7 after $500m fund close
Strategy targets $10 million-$50 million cheques across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
May 15
Mozambique: FSD Africa backs Miarakap fund
The grant will support Miarakap's MBCF fund to establish an investment platform and develop a pipeline in Mozambique.
May 14
Decoding the rise of corporate LPs in Africa
In 2025, corporate investors became the single largest contributor to Africa-focused venture fundraising.
May 14
BII and Ecobank DRC launch $30m risk-sharing facility for SMEs
The partnership targets agriculture, industrial activity, infrastructure and renewable energy.
May 14
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