Sitemap - 2021 - Africa Private Equity News
Equinix to expand into Africa with acquisition of MainOne
Kerry Group acquires Rwanda-based food flavouring company Afribon
Morocco: CDG completes exit of healthcare company to Helios
US-based VC firm backs Nigerian e-commerce company
African Development Bank invests in tech start-up fund
ABC Fund accelerates its investments in microfinance and cooperative lending in Africa
Egypt: Beco Capital backs pay-later platform
Mozambique: Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund provides financing to solar project
First deal for Google’s Africa Investment Fund
South Africa: Naspers invests in car subscription platform
Kenyan influencer marketing platform raises $3.2m seed funding
Lightrock and Global Ventures invest in Nigeria's MAX
FSD Africa Investments backs Kenyan fintech company
Mediterrania Capital Partners partially exits TGCC through an IPO
IFC mulls commitment to Egypt fintech fund
Amethis exits stake in Mauritius-based logistics company via IPO
GreenTec Capital Partners in edutech deal
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PE firm acquires stake in Tunisian fast food company
Zebu announces equity buyout of AMC Trade Finance
Swedfund invests in African health fund
Egypt: Newly formed B Healthcare Investments signs first deal
Alitheia IDF announces final close at $100m
Webinar recording: Why Mauritius trusts remain an excellent option for South Africans
European LP discloses investment in tech fund
Kenya: Agtech company Shamba Pride closes $1.1m
Medical Credit Fund raises €32.5m to invest in African healthcare
Danish fund invests in South African student accommodation platform
Vuna Partners acquires South African manufacturer
Kenya: Breega, Softbank, DOB Equity, others participate in fintech seed funding
RMB consortium invests in South African alcohol-free drinks company
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PE firm Accel-KKR backs South African tech company
Eos Capital announces first close of agri fund
Standard Bank Monthly Market Update: The latest African economic data
Nielsen Ventures and Tencent invest in Nigerian edtech company
DEG signs $18m investment in PE fund
SAVCA 2021 Private Equity Industry Survey - Full Report
Africa's first running shoe company Enda secures $1m funding
XSML announces final close of African Rivers Fund III
4DX Ventures and Flutterwave back Francophone Africa payments platform
Ethos to exit investment in packaging supplier
Chad: EAIF, Proparco and AfDB participate in solar project funding
Tyme receives investments from Tencent and CDC Group
European LP invests in African Rivers Fund III
Angaza Capital announces launch of the Rwanda Innovation Fund
Jersey Finance launches landmark study on the global attitudes to Islamic wealth management
SPEAR Capital increases investment in online fashion retailer
Senegal: Barak-backed power project delivers first electricity
Chicago-based VestedWorld in Nigerian bus transport deal
Old Mutual Private Equity eyeing JSE-listed Long4Life
Kalon portfolio company secures funding from HAVAÍC, Futuregrowth, others
IFC leads $110m investment in B2B e-commerce platform TradeDepot
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Mediterrania Capital Partners appoints two new partners
Dealmaker's Log: November's private equity transactions
Target Global leads Nigerian fintech startup's $3.2m pre-seed funding round
Private Equity Africa Awards 2021: ITL wins Local Funds Advisor Award
Super app Gozem raises $5m series A funding
TPG, Mastercard and QIA increase investment in Airtel Africa
Brait, Old Mutual, Sanlam and Sphere to exit glass manufacturer
DPI-backed Dolidol acquires Nigeria’s Mouka to create bedding and mattress leader
Nigeria: CRE Venture Capital leads $6m bridge round for B2B marketplace
South African emergency marketplace secures funding
[ITL] Seychelles removed from the EU blacklist
Mazars, Neu Capital Africa merge
Kenyan fintech startup raises mix of equity and debt funding
Rwanda: Swedish investor in medical supplies deal
Venture capital has the power to address South Africa's challenges – but more investors are needed
GreenTec Capital invests in Nigerian logistics company
Adenia Partners and Proparco to acquire corporate catering company
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Zebu backs South African poultry company
Aruwa Capital invests in Nigerian hibiscus exporter
African Capital Alliance in ICT infrastructure deal
CDC Group changing its name; to scale up its investments in Africa
South Africa: Ethos leads acquisition of Crossfin
Edge Growth backs South African transport company
Enygma Ventures invests in online advertising solutions company
West Africa: Agricultural company receives $30.8m loan
Jump Capital leads investment in Nigerian crypto platform
Impact investor in Nigerian solar energy deal
Verod Capital appoints new head of investor relations and communications
Institutional capital needed to grow South African venture capital sector
CDC appoints new Johannesburg office head
Axian commits to Actis energy fund
IFC considering a $25m commitment to Quona fund
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IFC, Proparco and EAIF back West African cement producer
[WEBINAR] Why Mauritius Trusts remain an excellent option for South Africans
GreenTec Capital Partners invests in Nigerian intercity transport platform
European LP proposes $30m investment in Convergence Partners fund
Knife Capital invests in open-source intelligence and risk analytics company
South African fintech Ozow raises $48m, led by Tencent
Climate Fund Managers announces first close of CI2 fund at $675m
InfraCo Africa, DOB Equity and Mobility 54 in electric motorcycle deal
[Vacancy] CEO: Fund For Export Development In Africa
Nigeria: Healthcare products platform secures $4.4m funding
Mediterrania Capital Partners’ value creation model unveiled in book by Albert Alsina
TLG Capital and UGFS NA to manage Tunisian fund
Verdant Capital closes four PE-related transactions in South Africa
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STANLIB and New GX partner on digital infrastructure investment platform
Kibo Capital exits Kenyan logistics company
Rwanda fund, managed by Angaza Capital, invests in medical supplies company
Employer funded share incentive schemes and the Spur judgement – some perspective is needed
AfricInvest, Goodwell and LUN Partners co-lead MFS Africa financing round
South Africa: Grindstone Ventures launches $6.5m VC fund
Egypt: Dark store Appetito raises $2m from Jedar Capital, others
JUMO raises $120m led by Fidelity, Visa and Kingsway
South Africa: Ata Capital backs medical device supplier in MBO
IFC partners with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to boost Africa’s digital infrastructure
IFC proposes $30m investment in Adenia Partners fund
AfricInvest announces partnership with Kenyan healthcare group
Egypt: European LP proposes $20m investment in PE fund
Launch Africa and Consonance in Nigerian education deal
[ITL] Mauritius exits UK list of High Risk countries
New Virunga Africa Fund I domiciled in Rwanda
Nigeria: Aruwa Capital in fintech deal
Mahlako Energy Fund invests in South Africa’s first large-scale operational wheeling project
Actis company BTE arranges loan agreement to finance conservation around Kipeto in Kenya
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OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I invests in Moroccan healthcare group
Dealmaker's Log: DPI, Adenia Partners, EXEO Capital
InfraCo Africa and Helios are establishing a new investment vehicle
New Forests in proposed $500m African forestry investment initiative
Standard Bank and Oceana conclude sustainability-linked funding package
Nigerian SME lending company Payhippo lands $3m seed funding
Egypt: Grocery delivery platform raises $26m
Electric vehicle manufacturer secures $7.5m funding
CDC to invest over £3bn in next five years to combat the climate emergency
LP considers $25m investment in Egypt focused SME fund
Rwanda: DFC backs electric motorcycle company
Kenya: Impact fund participates in Twiga's $50m fundraise
Egypt: Shipping platform closes $2.4m funding
Proposed Vuna Partners deal gets green light
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Zambia: Kukula Capital to manage new fund
South Africa: Sakhumnotho acquires interest in Refinex and SATT
Grovest launches small cap PE structure empowering South Africa’s next generation of fund managers
South Africa: Healthcare platform secures investor backing
ARCH Emerging Markets Partners signs new LP for cold chain fund
Nigerian food supply platform raises $3.2m
[Bowmans] Kenya: Restructuring distressed PE portfolio companies
Vehicle financing platform Autochek secures $13.1m seed funding
EXEO Capital investment vehicle backs South African cheese company
Agri-Business Capital Fund in West African deal
Verdant Capital advises Nigerian payments company on its sale to MFS Africa
Pearl Capital Partners in poultry deal
Norsad Finance wins PRI’s Emerging Markets Initiative of the Year Award
Gaia Africa Climate Fund to be accelerated by ICFA Luxembourg
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Metier-backed Africa REN launches construction of solar plant in Burkina Faso
Shining through the grey clouds: FATF whitelists Mauritius
Nigeria's Brass secures $1.7m financing round to bet on African SMEs
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Proparco ramps up support for African early-stage ventures
Standard Bank: African businesses should diversify supply chains to mitigate global logistics crunch
DEG acquires minority equity stake in Nigerian FMCG manufacturer
ITL wins Best Investment Fund Administrator at AGF Service Providers Awards 2021
IFC proposes $20m commitment to Egypt-focused PE fund
Goodwell participates in Asante's $7.5m funding round
TLG Capital invests in a neo-banking platform in Nigeria
Digital lender Tala raises $145m
Inspired Evolution leads $15m funding for d.light
Standard Bank Monthly Market Update: The latest African economic data
Nigerian home services app raises seed funding
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Standard Bank named best bank in Africa
AIIM completes capital increase for IDEAS fund
Actis reaches final close on fund with $6bn of investable capital
Nigerian digital bank raises $3.1m
IFC proposes $15m commitment to VC fund
Burkina Faso: AfricInvest backs insurance company
First foreign tech investment into Sudan since lifting of international sanctions
Adenia acquires grower of premium roses in Kenya
Mauritius: Tax residence and the impact of the MRA statement of practice on trusts and foundations
Knife Capital and Hlayisani Growth Fund in edtech deal
South Africa: Sampada Private Equity Fund gets green light for property deal
South Africa: Summit Africa announces final close for PE fund
Exit: ResponsAbility Renewable Energy Holding becomes independent
West Africa: Eiffel Investment Group provides funding to solar company
Private investment in Africa exceeding expectations in 2021, according to report
Gateway Partners to manage new Africa Credit Opportunities Fund
Cape Verde: A.P. Moller Capital in wind energy deal
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New €100m fund to invest in Africa’s creative industries
Ambit Partners and CrossBoundary Group form strategic partnership
Seychelles removed from the EU Blacklist
SAVCA appoints two new board members at 2021 AGM
Moroccan B2B e-commerce platform raises $5m at $70m valuation
1K1V seals third technology investment
West Africa: Sendy, Mobility 54 and Saviu Ventures back digital logistics platform
Quona Capital backs B2B payments platform
AfricInvest in Nigerian insurance deal
New Africa50 infrastructure fund to be led by Vincent Le Guennou
CDC backs Development Partners International's third fund
Dealmaker's Log: Helios, BluePeak, Africa Capitalworks and more
Germany commits €100m to Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
Adiwale Partners closes first fund at €60m
Knife Capital announces new investment
DPI raises mammoth Africa fund
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East Africa: Business is looking up amidst COVID-19
Sun Exchange secures $2.5m convertible note financing
Network International completes acquisition of Apis portfolio company
DPI sells 31% stake in fast food business to African Capital Alliance
Crypto exchange platform raises $15m series A funding
Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund completes three investments
Andela announces $200m investment led by SoftBank
The role of AfCFTA in promoting intra-Africa trade and investment
VC firm announces second close of Tunisia fund
DFC invests $10m in Nithio FI to scale clean energy financing in Africa
$115m first close for BluePeak Private Capital Fund
Àrgentil's clean energy portfolio company FMGSL achieves first financial closing
Egypt: Fawry acquires stake in social commerce platform
DFC approves more than $1.4bn in new investments
Impact investor provides mezzanine funding to African solar company
ZOLA Electric raises $90m from TotalEnergies Ventures, DBL, Helios, others
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Senegal: InfraCo Africa backs irrigation project
Sahel Capital to manage new African agriculture fund
Nashville based PE firm commits $10m to Renewvia Energy
Nigerian snack food company secures $3m investment
Shell-backed impact investor in Nigeria deal
Norfund invests in rural solar energy company
Where to invest in Africa: Report reveals top 10 economies
Egypt-based B2B marketplace raises $4.5m funding
New CDC investments: $40m for Convergence fund; $10.9m in Africa Mobile Networks
South African agri trading platform secures investment from Standard Bank
Afreximbank fund makes first investment
South Africa: Ata Capital refreshes corporate identity
Launch Africa leads investment in Egypt-based fintech company
500 Startups closes largest fund to date; announces rebrand
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Mbuyu Capital, others invest $18m in payments platform
Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund backs health technology company
DFC appoints Vice President of Equity and Investment Funds
South Africa: Edge Growth in healthtech deal
Africa Capitalworks invests in Nigerian engineering services company
A ‘turbulent but encouraging’ year ahead for South Africa’s PE industry
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ARM-Harith launches new West Africa fund
Nigerian agtech company raises $2.7m in seed funding
Malawi: SunFunder invests $4m in off-grid solar company
Africa Finance Corporation creates asset management arm AFC Capital Partners
CDC backs African private credit with $60m commitment
Egypt: Quona and MSA invest in B2B e-commerce company
The latest African economic data: Standard Bank Monthly Market Update
Morocco: Aradei Capital backs development of clinics
Nigeria: Leadway invests $5m in InfraCredit
Ergo Media Ventures in Egypt deal
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Nigerian fintech raise oversubscribed by 380%
Proparco invests in Amethis fund
Actis appoints new head of EMEA for its Investor Development Group
Lurra Capital launches property development in Cape Town
Impact investment platform signs partnership with Solarise Africa
Amethis in Southern African pharma deal
Apis and DPI participate in $120m Egyptian fintech deal
Standard Bank’s Unayo platform set to disrupt mobile money status quo in Africa
African Infrastructure Investment Managers expands to Asia and Latin America
West Africa: Mobile money company raises $200m
VC in Africa had a bumper 2020 – what lessons can private equity learn from it?
South Africa: Amendments to 100MW threshold exemption
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GreenHouse Capital leads Pezesha's seven-figure growth funding round
Arise makes $75m investment in Ecobank
TLcom-backed car marketplace to acquire businesses in East Africa
SPE Capital announces new partner
Early-stage technology fund reaches first close
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African PE transactions | Dealmaker's Log: August 2021
Nigerian agribusiness company raises $17.5m in funding
South Africa: Sanlam Investments launches infrastructure fund
CDC-backed Energy Access Relief Fund reaches first close
Amethis exits to African Infrastructure Investment Managers
South Africa: Edge Growth to administer J.P. Morgan's Abadali fund
Yield Uganda Investment Fund backs organic farming company
DEG invests $8m in African tower company
ITL: Mauritius re-opening up to the world
Swvl completes pre-funding of $35.5m of PIPE to accelerate growth strategy
Amethis completes first close of its MENA Fund II
EAVCA's Esther Ndeti steps down as executive director
Fortis African renewable energy fund reaches initial close
Swiss LP invests $10m in Metier fund
Rwanda: Arise sells bank stake to Kenya's KCB
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Rwanda: Beyond Capital Ventures signs maiden investment in healthcare company
Payments company pawaPay closes on seed funding of $9m
Cross-border payments platform raises $292m from LeapFrog, others
Africa Search Capital invests in Ivorian electronic security company
Senegal: Corporate VC fund invests in ride hailing company
Old Mutual partners with VC firm Anthemis
African payments platform raises $400m, led by SoftBank
Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform MaxAB acquires Morocco’s WaystoCap
[Bowmans] Is the blockchain a player in renewable energy in Africa?
Egypt-based auto-repairs platform raises $2.2m
CDC-backed Gridworks and New GX in $40m solar power deal
Record volume of VC deal activity in Africa in 2020
BlueOrchard fund reaches second close at over $200m
LeapFrog acquires stake in Fidelity Bank Ghana from Amethis and ERES
South African renewable energy yieldco receives investment from UKCI
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Capitec-backed Imvelo Ventures invests in South African municipal services platform
Nigerian B2B retail platform raises $10.5m, led by Nosara Capital
South Africa: Competition Tribunal asked to reconsider ECP-Burger King deal
Oasis Capital invests in Côte d’Ivoire's insurance sector
Finnfund backs digital infrastructure company
Zambian consumer goods manufacturer secures loan from AATIF
The ‘Research Hub by african|markets’ goes live
Octopus Ventures leads fintech company's $15m funding round
MCB Equity Fund invests in Africa Mobile Networks
Interview with shareholders of new ECP-backed power and water investment company
AfDB Covid-19 recovery platform reaches financial close for $20m SEFA investment
Investing in Africa's hotel industry: An interview with Kasada Capital Management
Breyer Capital in Nigerian fintech deal
RMB Corvest acquires stake in education group
Standard Bank launches paper on the future of financial services
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Allegis Capital becomes a strategic partner of New Frontier Capital
Cairo-based CreditFins closes pre-seed funding round
South Africa: Metier exits wind assets to Revego
IFC proposes investment in Egyptian e-commerce platform
South Africa: Edge Growth invests in battery manufacturer
Old Mutual PE fund backs Malawian macadamia producer
Uber vehicle financing partner in Africa raises $23m
Wapi Pay raises $2.2m to digitise Africa-Asia trade payments
Uganda: Pearl Capital Partners backs agro-processing company
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Qatar Holding to buy stake in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business
South Africa: Enygma Ventures invests in natural health retailer
ECP, A.P. Moller Capital, DEG and IFU join forces to invest in Eranove
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Naspers backs another South African insurtech company
TPG announces $5.4bn first close of TPG Rise Climate Fund
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in July
Proparco invests in Acumen agriculture fund
Bamboo Capital Partners to deploy $1bn of impact investments
Nigerian challenger bank raises $55m
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European LP proposes investment in Adenia fund
Moroccan-based PE firm exits to Helios
Obama joins Helios-backed NBA Africa as strategic partner
An update from Barak Fund Management
Kasada Hospitality Fund signs debt facility with IFC and Proparco
Carlyle and Ethos to exit investment in logistics company
South African insurtech company Pineapple closes series A round
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Mozambique: AgDevCo backs banana farm
Egyptian ride-sharing company Swvl to go public through SPAC merger
[Standard Bank] Corridor financing – key to unlocking regional economic growth
Helios invests in medical equipment distributor
Egypt: Online grocery service raises $3.6m funding led by Sawari Ventures
Mauritius: Working towards coming off the FATF Grey List
Benin: Solar company secures €3m funding
Acumen Capital Partners agriculture fund closes at $58m
Investors commit £35m to develop affordable housing in Kenya
South Africa: Corporate education platform raises $200m
South African payments company Yoco raises $83m
South Africa: 27four Black Business Growth Fund II backs Vuna Partners
Actis to acquire City Lodge hotels in Kenya and Tanzania
Early investor in Nigeria's Paystack launches new VC firm
Côte d’Ivoire: Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund in hydro-electricity debt deal
Tana Africa Capital acquires stake in East African meat processor
Venture capital industry insights: South African VC continues to grow
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Danish DFI commits $15m to pan-African PE fund
Convergence Partners announces first close of new fund
Novastar Ventures leads investment in agtech company
[Standard Bank] Gender-lens investing and the post-COVID-19 economic recovery in Africa
Nigeria: CrossBoundary in rural electrification deal
Naspers invests in South African digital short-term insurance platform Ctrl
Knife Capital backs online home services marketplace
FMO commits $10m to sub-Saharan Africa MSME fund
SAVCA: Giving South African investors comfort in the light of recent developments
Metier-led consortium invests $36m into AMN to expand coverage in rural Africa
Legacy Africa Capital Partners concludes deal with Penflex and its parent company
Egypt: E-commerce platform closes $6.4m investment
Mediterrania Capital Partners invests in FMCG manufacturer
ITL: Mauritius remains the most peaceful country in Africa
Actis and Convergence Partners appoint new CEO for data centre platform
Interview: Sahel Capital on investing in African agriculture
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Egypt: Food platform signs $10m in funding
Enygma Ventures invests in South African education business
Egypt: Online pharmaceutical platform raises $7.5m
Bryce Fort and Paul Maasdorp join forces with Alterra Capital Partners
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Maroc Numeric Fund II backs digital contracting company
IFC commits $25m to Africa-focused mezzanine fund
The latest African economic data: Standard Bank Monthly Market Update June 2021
South Africa: RMB Corvest in security products deal
Alitheia Capital participates in $8.3m Nigerian fintech fundraise
AgDevCo invests in Kenyan aquaculture company
Vantage Capital announces first close of new mezzanine fund
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[Bowmans] South Africa: Clarity in B-BBEE obligations – a welcome development for PE players too
Identity verification company raises $7m from Costanoa, CRE, others
Cauris Management in West African insurance deal
Norfund to manage new Norwegian climate investment fund
Jersey Finance appoints experienced consultant in African market
MAGIC Fund raises $30m to scale its global founders-backing-founders vision
South Africa: Mineworkers Investment Company launches early-stage vehicle
Kalon Venture Partners raises a quarter of a billion rand
Verdant Capital raises $7.9m for challenger fintech Zeepay
Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform lands investment of $40m
Novastar Ventures leads Nigerian fintech funding round
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CDC leads investment into South African affordable housing platform
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in June
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Madagascar: Impact investors in edtech deal
Emerging Capital Partners, others back drone operator
[Standard Bank] Africa’s data centre market poised for massive growth
EAVCA and Rwanda Finance announce partnership
Terragon secures growth investment from VestedWorld
DPI and AfricInvest announce completion of agriculture merger
Bpifrance and Mubadala to launch new African PE co-investment partnership
DFC, IFC, Proparco, and DEG support South African Covid-19 vaccine maker Aspen
Enygma Ventures invests in South African hair company
Nigeria: Healthtech company MDaaS raises $2.3m
French PE firm backs African venture fund
South Africa: Ascension Private Equity Fund I reaches first close
AIIM, Adenia Partners and IFC in tower company deal
Tana Africa Capital acquires stake in alcoholic beverage company
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Mauritius greylist/blacklist: A glimmer of light on the horizon
South Africa: Ascendis in negotiations with PE firms for Animal Health unit
Ghana: Injaro exits seed producer after 10-year holding period
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Oasis Capital invests in Ghanaian design college
[Standard Bank] Investing in Africa’s value chains as a catalyst for the post-pandemic recovery
FSD Africa invests in renewable energy financing intermediary
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OeEB and EIB commit €100m to African private sector
Acumen backs education sector in Kenya
South Africa: SilverLeaf in cannabis deal
Egypt Ventures backs e-commerce platform
Agri-Business Capital Fund in Kenyan deal
Egypt's Trella raises $42m in debt and equity
Standard Bank to bring together over 600 delegates in search for Africa’s next phase of growth
Adenia Partners makes its first investment in South Africa
Berkeley Energy fund lands Є15m from DFI
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Gemcorp completes management buyout
Salt Capital exits Deep Catch Namibia Holdings
Kenya: The BUILD Fund, managed by Bamboo, makes first investment
CDC commits $50m to power project in South Africa
IFC could invest in Nigerian FMCG platform
Berkeley Energy raises €130m for Africa Renewable Energy Fund II
Standard Bank and Lango conclude complex real estate finance deal in Africa
Football star participates in Kenyan e-commerce company's funding round
East Africa: Vital Capital makes two investments
Gemcorp Capital leads $105m financing for Africell
Kenya: IFC involved in mixed-use real estate development
Sawari leads pre-series A funding of Egyptian B2B marketplace
DFIs and partners to invest over $80bn into African private sector
EXEO Capital exits investment in olive supplier
Mauritius Budget 2021/22: Shovelling our way out of the economic pit
AIIM makes follow-on investment in South African fibre company
Côte d'Ivoire: Proparco and EAIF finance biomass plant
CDC backed Globeleq breaks ground on power project in Mozambique
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Harith General Partners part of consortium to relaunch South African Airways
Standard Bank Monthly Market Update May 2021: The latest African economic data
$3m pre-series A round leads to new digital primary care platform for Africa
AgVentures invests in software provider to food industry
Côte d’Ivoire: Adiwale Fund I in air conditioning deal
Ethiopian last-mile delivery company lands investment
[Standard Bank] Exports – the potential engine of South Africa’s economic recovery
China-Africa logistics company secures investment
European DFI commits $15m to mezzanine fund manager
South Africa: 1K1V and Crossfin in carve-out deal
Solar start-up raises $2.5m for Africa expansion
Amethis backed company receives debt funding for West African expansion
South Africa: Naspers invests in mobility technology company
Harvest Venture Capital II fund in South African cybersecurity deal
Kenya: SIMA debt fund commits $1m to energy projects
SPE Capital exits FMCG company
Oasis Capital invests $1m in Ghanaian fintech company
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SAVCA statement on Burger King South Africa transaction
Namibia: PE fund invests in tourism asset
Impact fund invests in Kenya's FarmMoja
Eos Capital invests in Utility Energy Partners Namibia
IDH Farmfit Fund invests in LendXS to accelerate smallholder finance
Competition commission blocks ECP's Burger King South Africa deal
Impact fund backs Ethiopian poultry company
Kenya: Toyota announces new corporate VC investment
South Africa: Ata Fund I in mining technology deal
Egypt-based gaming startup secures seed investment
Kenya: Adenia Partners invests in Africa Biosystems
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in May
Partech leads investment in e-learning platform
Swiss DFI invests in three African PE funds
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Seasoned investor sees opportunities in African luxury and premium brands
Agri-Business Capital Fund provides loans to three West African companies
Egypt: Algebra Ventures invests in agtech early-stage round
Edge Growth in South African pharma distribution deal
New Tiger Brands VC fund seeks to invest in African food and beverage startups
South African biometrics company secures $47m funding
Egyptian early-stage fund reaches second close backed by IFC, others
Entrée Capital participates in Nigerian fintech round
[Bowmans] Kenyan regulators set their sights on free-and-easy fintech
Proparco commits $10m in equity financing to d.light
[ITL] Mauritius: Amendments to the Non-Citizens (Property Restriction) Act
DFC makes $5m investment in Africa Healthcare Network
[Standard Bank] 10 years on – reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure
AfricInvest in coffee chain deal
Appian Capital hires former Apis CFO
OPES-LCEF Impact Fund in Zambian energy deal
Helios invests in NBA's African basketball business
CDC part of consortium awarded licence to operate telecom services in Ethiopia
Vantage Capital invests $23m in PickAlbatros Hotels
Adiwale Partners signs new LP for West Africa fund
DFC and FMO launch $75m co-financing facility
SDG Global announces partnerships to launch Africa focused funds
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Sanlam Investments seeks to raise further capital for impact funds
Energy Access Ventures makes additional investment in Malian company
African demographics changing rapidly, forcing governments to re-think pensions
Tanzania: Grassroots Business Fund backs agricultural company
IFC announces $2bn investment in African SMEs and trade to support Covid-19 recovery
Actis-backed healthcare company could receive funding from IFC
Private equity in Southern Africa: Industry trends and regulatory developments
Sequoia makes first investment in North Africa
Swiss LP commits $10m to West Africa fund
MSA Capital and Nuwa Capital in Egyptian online furniture marketplace deal
Ascent announces first close of Ascent Rift Valley Fund II
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund’s loan book breaks through $1bn mark
South Africa: Competition Commission recommends approval of proposed Old Mutual deal
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African Infrastructure Investment Managers buys stake in pipeline company
Ugandan chicken producer could receive funding from IFC
Kasada to acquire hospitality complex in Namibia
AIIM and Helios backed Starsight Energy acquires stake in East African company
A.P. Moller Capital announces African renewable energy JV
PE consortium acquires building materials company Everite from Group Five
Kenyan insurtech company raises $1.8m, led by Accion
IFC discloses investment in emerging markets edtech fund
Standard Bank Monthly Market Update April 2021: The latest African economic data
Former start-up investor appointed in AVCA leadership role
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