Archive - Africa Private Equity News

South African-founded Verascient raises $1.2 million

The round was backed by Founder Collective, Andrena Ventures, Cambridge Enterprise and Summit Ventures.

10 hrs ago

Mauritius as a hub for Africa-focused ESG funds

A Mauritius-based ESG fund can provide investors with a structured and regulated vehicle through which to access African investment opportunities.

10 hrs ago

Pearl Capital Partners expands Uganda smallholder credit fund

The fund will provide credit lines to SACCOs and working capital to farmer cooperatives in Uganda.

12 hrs ago

Edge Growth secures first close for SME debt fund

The fund provides catalytic debt and hybrid capital to qualifying businesses in South Africa and select African markets.

Aug 24

Gareth McElhone joins Old Mutual Alternative Investments

Old Mutual Alternative Investments has appointed Gareth McElhone as partner in its Hybrid Capital team.

Aug 24

CardinalStone reaches first close for CCA Growth Fund II

The fund will target investment opportunities across key West African markets.

Aug 24

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.

Aug 23

AgDevCo Ventures reaches $49m first close

The vehicle will invest $1 million to $3 million in early-stage farming and agri-processing companies.

Aug 21

Westbrooke backs South African businesses with new investments

The investments include equipment rental, distribution, and industrial real estate businesses.

Aug 20

Five South African private capital deals in 2026

From packaging and logistics to mining and renewable energy.

Aug 20

PwC: Nigeria's capital gains tax reforms

What the new 30% rate and indirect transfer rules mean for investors.

Aug 19

Convergence Partners leads Yellow’s Series C funding round

Yellow provides asset-backed credit for smartphones and off-grid solar products.

Aug 19

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