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.
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Here are summaries of the five most widely read stories the past week on Africa Private Equity News.
1. European LP commits $20m to Helios fund
Swedfund has revealed a $20 million investment in the Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund.
The fund backs African companies that drive low-carbon growth in areas such as renewable energy, sustainable transport, climate-smart farming, efficient use of resources and digital climate solutions. Read the full article
2. Salt Capital grows Namibian healthcare portfolio
Salt Capital, with the partnership of one of its largest LPs, South Suez Capital, has completed the acquisition of Welwitschia Hospital, ERAD Radiology, and Spescare Namibia.
Salt Capital has since inception considered Namibia as a priority market and has to date built an established track record in the country. This strategic transaction positions Salt Capital as a prominent investor in Namibia’s healthcare sector, complementing its existing investment in Rhino Park Private Hospital in Windhoek. Read the full article
3. CDG Invest Growth exits Soludia Maghreb
CDG Invest Growth’s Capmezzanine III fund has exited Morocco-based Soludia Maghreb, a key player in the manufacturing of hemodialysis products – used to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood when kidneys fail. CDG sold its stake to Sothema, a Moroccan pharmaceutical company. Read the full article
4. Growth Investment Partners Ghana backs pharmacy player
Growth Investment Partners Ghana – an investment platform established by British International Investment – has made an investment into mPharma Ghana.
Founded in 2013, mPharma has become one of Africa’s leading health-tech firms by tackling the persistent challenge of medicine affordability. The company’s asset-light franchise model enables independent pharmacies to operate under its Mutti brand, using proprietary software to manage inventory, pricing, and supply chains more efficiently. Read the full article
5. IFC proposes commitment to Phatisa fund
The International Finance Corporation has disclosed a proposed investment of up to $15 million in the Phatisa Food Fund III, along with a $10 million co-investment envelope. Phatisa Food Fund III is a mid-market growth private equity fund focused on the food and consumer value chain. Read the full article
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