Here are summaries of the most widely read stories from the past week on Africa Private Equity News.
1. A.P. Moller Capital backs Moroccan logistics company Globex
A.P. Moller Capital, through its Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II and APM Capital Morocco Fund, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Globex Investissement, a Moroccan logistics company. Read the full article
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Standard Bank arranges €456m financing for Genser Energy
Standard Bank, in its capacity as mandated lead arranger and facility agent, has delivered a €456 million financing solution for Genser Energy Investments, supporting its next phase of investment in strategic energy infrastructure across West Africa. Read more
2. Ninety One Africa Credit Opportunities Fund 3 reaches final close
Ninety One has announced the final close of its Africa Credit Opportunities Fund 3 (ACO3 Fund). The ACO3 Fund closed with $404 million (including leverage) in commitments from institutional investors including development finance institutions, pension funds, and family offices across Africa, Europe, the UK, the US and Canada. Read the full article
3. Convergence Partners leads Yellow’s Series C funding round
Convergence Partners, a tech investor in sub-Saharan Africa, has led the Series C funding round in its existing portfolio company Yellow, a fintech business providing asset-backed credit for smartphones and off-grid solar solutions. Read the full article
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Dealmaker’s Log: African private capital transactions in July 2026
Africa Private Equity News has published the July 2026 issue of the Dealmaker’s Log. The Dealmaker’s Log now lives in a searchable, filterable interface where subscribers can slice deals by sector, fund manager, geography, investment type and more. Access the Dealmaker’s Log here
4. AgDevCo Ventures reaches $49m first close
AgDevCo Ventures has reached a $49 million first close to invest in early-stage agri-SMEs in East Africa. The vehicle is a subsidiary of AgDevCo and will make investments of $1 million to $3 million into farming and agri-processing companies. Read the full article
5. RMBV North Africa Fund III secures $35m
The African Development Bank and Italy’s development finance institution, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, are investing a total of $35 million in the RMBV North Africa Fund III. The fund will invest in mid-market growth companies in North Africa, with focus sectors including consumer goods and services, healthcare, education and financial services. Read the full article
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The French serial entrepreneur who became a private equity investor in Africa
Alexis Caude, managing partner of Adenia Partners, discusses his entrepreneurship journey, his investment successes in Africa, and how he manages his personal money. Read/watch the interview