The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Here are summaries of the five most widely read stories from the past week on Africa Private Equity News.
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Here are summaries of the five most widely read stories from the past week on Africa Private Equity News.
1. Eos Capital achieves 40% IRR from Namibian private equity exit
Eos Capital’s Allegrow Fund has exited its investment in The Mushara Collection, a group of private accommodation lodges near Etosha National Park in Namibia. The Mushara investment achieved a 40% IRR and will return 4.4x invested capital to investors. Read the full article
2. Footprints Education Group acquires 24% stake in South African manufacturer Penflex
Footprints Education Group (FEG), an education investment platform entirely owned by Aleyo Growth Fund I, has acquired a 24% equity interest in Penflex, a South African manufacturer of diverse plastic products for the domestic and export markets. Read the full article
3. Helios lists T2S Group on Casablanca Stock Exchange
Helios Investment Partners has announced the initial public offering of its portfolio company T2S Group on the Casablanca Stock Exchange. T2S is an integrated med-tech group serving public and private healthcare providers in Morocco and across Africa. Read the full article
4. IFC proposes €25m investment in Amethis MENA Fund III
The International Finance Corporation has disclosed a proposed investment of up to €25 million in Amethis MENA Fund III, alongside a €15 million co-investment envelope. The fund is targeting €200 million and plans to acquire minority and majority stakes in companies primarily in Morocco and Egypt, with scope for selected investments in Tunisia and Jordan. Read the full article
5. Barka Fund backs Kenyan macadamia exporter
Abidjan-based climate-focused impact investment vehicle Barka Fund has invested $1 million in Kenyan macadamia exporter Orient Enterprises. The investment – comprising $500,000 in preferred equity and a $500,000 structured working capital loan – will fund infrastructure upgrades, working capital, and agroforestry expansion. Read the full article
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