Sitemap - 2024 - Africa Private Equity News
Côte d’Ivoire: EAAIF invests €28m in solar plant
PwC’s South Africa Manufacturing Analysis 2024
Five noteworthy African private equity exits in 2024
PwC guides Renaissance in landmark Nigeria energy deal
Five noteworthy African private capital fundraising closes in 2024
Zambia's Copperbelt Energy raises $90bn with Standard Bank’s backing
Mozambique: Renew Capital invests in online shipping marketplace
FMO backs Camco renewable energy fund
Climate Fund Managers completes acquisition of stake in Hyphen Hydrogen Energy
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Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II attracts North American LP
Sponsorship opportunities for SAVCA PE Conference 2025
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Five noteworthy African private equity transactions in 2024
New investment seeks to expand electric forklifts in Nigeria and beyond
Kenya: Renew Capital invests in supply chain platform
Ghana: Venture Capital Trust Fund makes commitment to Zinari Capital fund
Zambia: Microfinance outfit secures $6.3m equity investment
African Development Bank invests $10m into Persistent's climate fund
Five notable East African private capital deals
Proparco backs Equator Africa Fund
DPI portfolio company lists on Casablanca Stock Exchange
Tyme Group announces capital raise and unicorn status
AfDB commits $10m to infrastructure fund
Private equity in Africa – positive signs for the future
ITL: Mauritius recognised as Africa’s only ‘Established Domicile’
South Africa: Futuregrowth invests in SME funding fintech
Ninety One-managed fund backs Uganda solar plant
Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund secures new commitments
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Powering the digital age: The rise of the African data centre industry
Africa50 in $15m data centre deal
Sanari 3S Growth Fund announces final close
European LP commits $20m to Apis Growth Markets Fund III
IFC proposes commitment to Inspired Evolution fund
Renew Capital invests in mobility startup Enakl
Incofin signs two new African agribusiness investments
Five African private equity moves in November 2024
South Africa: Ascension Capital increases stake in CPB
PwC Deals team: Highlights from a year of successful transactions
BII-backed Growth Investment Partners Ghana in medical oxygen deal
Green Earth Impact Fund commits $5m to AIIM vehicle
Seedstars Africa Ventures I announces first close
First close for Camco renewable energy fund with commitments of $185m
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
EIB backs Pembani Remgro and Seedstars Africa funds
Five notable food sector private equity deals
Convergence Partners backs Ctrack's global expansion
PwC's Africa Annual Review 2024
Morocco: Catalyst Fund leads investment in mobility company
Perigeum Capital spearheading SEMX's first listings
Acumen invests in d.light’s multi-country receivables facility
Incofin appoints new member to management board
Mozambique: FMO backs forestry company
Salt Capital invests in Namibian private hospital
Renew Capital announces first investment in Tunisia
Dealmaker's Log: African private equity and VC deals in November 2024
Salt Capital acquires stake in Pirtek Africa
TLcom Capital makes first investment in Francophone Africa
LP commits up to $80m to RMBV North Africa Fund III
Enko Capital announces new partner
CrossBoundary Energy secures $140m senior debt from Standard Bank
Rwanda: Acumen invests in clean cooking company
Breega leads investment in Senegalese HR platform
RSVP: Round table discussion on African fund domiciliation
European DFI commits $15m to Ninety One’s Africa Credit Opportunities Fund 3
Stanbic Bank Botswana supports Norsad Capital with sustainability-linked financing
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Canadian DFI proposes €20m commitment to Africa-focused PE fund
Kenya: Renew Capital invests in EV battery management platform
Standard Bank pioneers real-time payment requests for businesses
Five notable South African private equity deals
Triple Jump fund receives $4m commitment
PwC South Africa Economic Outlook | November 2024
BluePeak Private Capital invests in African hygiene products maker
FMO, BII, Proparco and ILX team up to back Robust International
Old Mutual Private Equity exits Holdsport to UK-based retail giant
SPE Capital confirms its investment in Dislog Group
Cygnum Capital, others invest $15m in Kenyan ISP Mawingu's expansion
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LeapFrog announces fundraising close for fourth fund
First close for Ninety One's Africa Credit Opportunities Fund 3
Ghana: Sahel Capital provides loan to Oyster Agribusiness
Standard Bank signs agreement with IFC to expand local currency lending in Africa
Proparco and Admaius Capital Partners back medical school in Senegal
PwC Deals team advises Solevo in acquiring Rolfes Group
Five notable African healthcare deals
South Africa: Harith, Mergence and Zungu acquire infrastructure assets
Acumen invests in Kenya's Keep IT Cool
Tana Africa Capital exits Ethiopian school group
$10m committed for off-grid energy companies in Nigeria
New investment vehicle targets SMEs in Cameroon
Norsad Capital exits Protea Hotels Zambia
Proparco, IFU and Si in Morocco tea deal
Rwanda: Rum producer secures pre-seed funding
IFC backs Acumen clean energy vehicle
Standard Bank flexes its global outlook muscle through the Africa-Asia trade corridor
South Africa: MIC Khulisani Ventures seeking new investments
Africa fund receives $16m commitment from BII
Carlyle exits Tunisia-focused energy company
PwC: Impact of the Ethiopian birr devaluation
Incofin invests in East African water filter company
Mergence acquires remaining PE stake in Lesotho trout farm
WaterEquity raises $100m fund; Kenya, South Africa among target countries
Ninety One-managed infrastructure fund and DFIs back solar project
Five African private equity moves in October 2024
South African PE firm Sanari Capital announces new investment
Businessman Ashish Thakkar plans $250m Africa fund – Bloomberg
European LP proposes €15m commitment to African impact fund
Kenya: Kua Ventures in education deal
Partech Africa Fund II leads investment in Beacon Power Services
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Kenya's Agventure raises $9.5m from AgDevCo
PwC Africa Energy Review 2024: Driving energy access through collaboration
Kenya: FMO backs run-of-river hydro developer
Uganda: Sahel Capital provides funding of $1m to Sukuma Commodities
Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers backs 'green' iron project
South Africa needs significantly more energy supply to support future growth ambitions
A.P. Moller Capital announces new partner
Gaia Fund Managers acquires AIIM's stake in South African toll road operator
Tunisia: Wattnow raises investment from Lateral Frontiers, E3 Capital, others
Kenya: Proposed Amethis exit receives green light
Dealmaker's Log: African private equity and VC deals in October 2024
Old Mutual Private Equity to acquire stake in South Africa's Much Asphalt
SAVCA appoints three new board members at AGM
Copenhagen IP and A.P. Møller Capital back Morocco green hydrogen project
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Five notable African private capital fundraising closes
EAAIF anchors Africell’s debut issuance of $300m
BII's Growth Investment Partners backs Ghanaian agribusiness company
Angola sovereign wealth fund invests in Sierra Leone gold project
AG Rhino Advisors invests in Nigeria's FastClaim
Phatisa and partners sell 100% interest in Rolfes
Janngo Capital fund reaches final close at $78m
AAIC Investment backs health tech platform BIMA
Intercontinental Trust Ltd opens new Dubai office
AgDevCo invests in Ghanaian fish producer
DPI leads $110m investment in Moniepoint
Sahel Capital in Kenyan livestock genetics deal
500 Global promotes Mareme Dieng to partner
Standard Bank advises on the sale of Chill Beverages and Inhle Beverages
Ghana's Oyster Agribusiness raises $2m
PwC South Africa Economic Outlook | October 2024
Silverbacks Holdings invests in Nigerian traditional boxing business
Proparco provides guarantee to South African fund
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Five notable African private equity and venture capital exits
Salt Capital announces further close for its Salt Equity I fund
IFC invests in Moroccan logistics company
Verdant Orchards secures major investment for agricultural expansion
South Africa: Kalon Venture Partners invests in VisionAI
Electric bus company secures $42m in funding from Africa50, BII, others
Successful exits on the horizon for Africa’s VC sector
Vantage Capital fully exits PickAlbatros Hotels
Scatec reaches financial close for battery energy storage project in South Africa
Norsad Capital announces new CEO
54 Collective leads AI startup's seed round
Rwanda Green Fund awards grant to electric bus company
Amethis backs North African logistics deal
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund expands mandate to Asia
Silverbacks adds advisory board members and director of communication
Old Mutual Alternative Investments finalises Chill and Inhle Beverages exit
African real estate defies expectations with stability across subsectors
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Vantage Capital concludes a €66m deal with Camusat
Kenya: Lateral Frontiers VC and E4EAfrica back carbon capture company
Five notable West African private equity deals
DFC announces investment in Inspired Evolution fund
Yellow Card closes $33m Series C funding round
PwC: The current M&A landscape in the South African Insurance industry
AfricInvest and Proparco provide financing to African eyewear company
Acre Export Finance Fund I receives $25m LP commitment
PwC: South African agribusiness at a crossroads
Nedbank Private Equity in South African packaging deal
The EuroMena Funds announces two North African exits
Ghana Venture Capital Association partners with SuperReturn Africa and South African Airways
Standard Bank facilitates Tolaram’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Guinness Nigeria
SAVCA VC Conference 2024: What's in store?
AgDevCo secures DFC commitment
Scale secures $700,000 to simplify card issuing and payments in Africa
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
American LP backs A.P. Moller Capital fund
XSML Capital fund secures DFC commitment
SuperReturn Africa: The best place to network with senior GPs and LPs
Sawari Ventures announces partnership with Bpifrance
Navigating a changing climate landscape to drive Africa's just energy transition
Renew Capital invests in Moroccan real estate platform
'Green' search engine invests in Africa forestry fund
First close for Endeavor South Africa’s Harvest Fund III
Five notable North African private equity deals
FMO invests in SANAD Debt Sub-Fund for MSME
First close for TLG Capital-backed Nigeria debt fund
British International Investment recruits South African CEO
Ethiopia: Renew Capital backs group buying e-commerce platform
Adenia Partners extends African footprint to Egypt
PE firm CDG Invest Growth backs Moroccan retailer
STANLIB Infrastructure Fund II backs 80 MW solar plant in South Africa
Metier Capital Growth Fund III invests in South African maize miller
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Equator Africa Fund I secures IFC investment
IFC proposes joining Accel, TCV, and Leapfrog in $267m remittance investment
Nigeria: Zrosk IM acquires stake in MeCure Industries
AfricInvest health fund surpasses $100m target
PwC: Navigating M&A in South Africa’s evolving regulatory landscape
SAVCA VC Conference panel discussion: A glimpse into the LP mindset
Fund for Export Development in Africa participates in ARISE IIP's $443m raise
East Africa: Norfund invests in new paper recycling facility
Dealmaker's Log: African private equity and VC deals in September 2024
General Atlantic completes Actis acquisition
Injaro Capital’s Cape Verde subsidiary invests in poultry business
E4EAfrica leads seed round for South Africa's TUNL
SA SME Fund, others back new Seed Fund of Funds
Sahel Capital backs Kenya's Apple Orchards
DPI announces close of KELIX bio exit
AfDB takes $10m equity stake in Kenya’s Dhamana
TLcom Capital makes first investment in South Africa
Three upcoming African PE and VC industry events
Standard Bank partners with Meridiam to power Africa's infrastructure
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
BII seeks to unlock hundreds of millions of private investment into EM economies
East Africa: Untapped Global announces investment in 4G Capital
New fund to back African TV and film projects
SAVCA reveals MC for VC Conference 2024
Acumen invests in Malawi off-grid solar venture
BII's Growth Investment Partners announces new Ghana investment
PwC South Africa Economic Outlook | September 2024
Cygnum's Africa Go Green Fund invests in distribution of improved cookstoves
ITL e-News: The latest business news from Mauritius
African Infrastructure Investment Managers invests in cold storage facility
Social e-commerce company Chpter secures investment from Renew Capital
Nigeria: Standard Bank Group announces large-scale housing finance transaction
AXIAN Investment in West African insurance deal
Helios leads $100m fintech investment
Vantage Capital in Morocco agriculture deal
Five notable South African private equity deals
Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II lands commitment from European LP
AFG Holding takes control of Access Holding and its African subsidiaries
Norfund invests in chicken producer Irvine's
2025 Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association Conference
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Japan's SBI Holdings acquires equity stake in Gateway Partners
PwC: South Africa Major Banks Analysis
IFC provides financing to Airtel Africa
Goodwell makes first investment in Uganda
Sub-Saharan Africa needs significant investment to bridge energy access gap
Norsad Capital exits Zimbabwe solar power investment
AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit 2024
FSD Africa backs South Africa-based venture fund
Uncap launches €30m Africa fund
Fund for Export Development in Africa in electric boat racing deal
US-based VC firm acquires Egyptian angel investment syndicate
Five notable Nigerian private capital deals
BluePeak Private Capital in $25m African agribusiness deal
South Africa: Metier invests in Mertech Marine
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
IFC backs Marifala to boost local furniture manufacturing in Guinea
PE and VC investors' role in driving South Africa's national policy objectives
Gateway Partners in Tanzania logistics deal
Egypt: Paymob lands additional $22m for Series B round
Kenya: Regulation, investment and opportunity are transforming renewable energy
Launch Africa Ventures unveils new mezzanine fund
Mirova in South African renewable energy deal
Talk360 secures $1.4m pre-Series A funding
Novastar Ventures appoints new head of sustainability
FSD Africa Investments backs VC fund First Circle Capital
EBRD partners with PE firms for Egypt microfinance investment
East African private equity deals
FlapKap secures $34m to scale SME-financing across MENA
World Bank Group announces new resident representative for Namibia
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
AgDevCo Ventures secures £25m to back early-stage agri-SMEs
SAVCA Exits Masterclass 2024 agenda
Third Way Investment Partners announces new investment principal
IFC, Proparco, DEG, and DFC back pharma company Aspen
Kenzoll Capital acquires offshore mining vessel to drive Namibia expansion
Namibia hydrogen fund secures €25m European investment
Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund commits to BFA's private debt fund
BlueOrchard-managed InsuResilience Private Equity strategy backs Fido
The importance of driving female inclusion in fund management in Africa
Dealmaker's Log: African private equity and VC deals in August 2024
RMB Corvest acquires stakes in Nampak businesses in SA, Zambia and Malawi
Five private equity deals in Africa's manufacturing sector
Verdant IMAP advises UK PE firm on the sale of Ethiopian wine producer
Incofin backs three African agribusiness companies
South Africa: Infinite Partners exits to Bidvest
Kenya: Social commerce platform Chpter raises $1.2m
Kasha raises funding from Sanofi impact fund
Egypt: Gulf Capital exits glass manufacturer
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Egypt: DFI invests in cooking oil recycler
FMO backs Francophone Africa fintech company
PwC South Africa Economic Outlook | August 2024
Africa's largest tech merger completed
AHL, Everstrong and Beyond Capital back East African electric motorbike company
KBW Ventures invests in Egyptian climate technology startup
Dealmaker's Log: Five Zambian private equity deals
Standard Bank launches innovative syndicated loan management platform
Eos Capital in Namibia blueberries deal
PwC provides advisory services to TIH on Clientèle's acquisition of 1Life Insurance
South Africa: Omnisient lands $7.5m investment from Arise
Kenyan WhatsApp-based e-commerce platform secures investment
Kenyan regulator approves beverages deal
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
IFC proposes $20m commitment to Egypt-focused PE fund
Norrsken22 leads investment in HR management platform
IFC proposes funding to Botswana solar power project
Standard Bank: Africa's infrastructure crisis requires urgent collaboration
Mergence Investment Managers in South African solar deal
Climate Resilient Africa Fund backs shellfish company
Launch Africa reveals new fintech investment
SAVCA announces VC Conference 2024 keynote speaker
Dealmaker's Log: Five notable African food and beverage deals
OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I in African payments deal
Payments company Waza raises $8m in equity and debt
Kenya: Untapped Global backs edtech company ElimuTab
BII commits up to $35m alongside DP World into DRC port
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
PwC: Africa NextGen Survey 2024
Standard Bank spearheads the power market liberalisation in South Africa with more than 500MW
New Goodwell-managed fund invests in Kenyan potato company
Southern Africa PE fundraising activity surges to a 13-year high
South Africa: Edge Growth backs Afrox's agent network
Camco’s Spark closes initial senior debt round with $9m of investments
Alexforbes Investments launches infrastructure fund-of-funds
IDH Farmfit Fund and Oikocredit announce strategic partnership
African Development Bank invests in KawiSafi II Fund
American PE firm acquires majority stake in South African-founded SYSPRO
ITL e-News: The latest business news from Mauritius
Factor E Ventures backs South Africa's Open Access Energy
Standard Bank facilitates M&A activity in Tanzania
Mineworkers Investment Company to provide pre-Series A startup funding
LP proposes $75m investment in Helios fund
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Egyptian fintech Lucky ONE raises $3m in convertible note
FMO discloses $10m investment in FIDO
Fortis Green Renewables in Rwanda solar power deal
PwC Nigeria MSME Survey 2024: Strategies for success in a changing landscape
Founders Factory Africa rebrands to 54 Collective
Cartona closes $8.1m Series A extension in a mix of equity and debt
Adenia Capital sells African payments industry player to SPE Capital
Hospitality-focused PE firm Kasada signs Johannesburg hotel
Alta Semper acquires Allmed Group; seeks to deepen African presence
Silverbacks invests in South African sports-tech business
African Infrastructure Investment Managers closes fund at $748m
South Africa: Maia Capital announces close of debt fund
Kiara Suttner-Tromp promoted to partner at HAVAÍC
Swiss DFI contributes to first close of Helios CLEAR Fund
Dealmaker's Log: African private equity and VC deals in July 2024
Infrastructure fund lands $20m from African Development Bank
Kenyan fish farming platform receives investment from Village Capital
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Mirova Gigaton Fund provides $20m debt funding to West Africa's ManoCap Energy
PwC advises Renaissance on acquisition of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria
Standard Bank fuels Motus’ growth ambitions with £150m facility
Proparco announces investment in Amethis Fund III
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HAVAÍC completes first close of its African Innovation Fund 3
Nigeria-based startup Coamana secures $500,000 from Village Capital
IFC appoints country manager for Angola, Botswana, Lesotho and Zimbabwe
Gaia Africa Climate Fund to allow investment in renewable energy projects
AgDevCo backs South African avocado and citrus project
Swedfund invests in Inside Capital's second fund
Old Mutual Alternative Investments backs South African maize milling deal
South Africa: Apis-backed Peach Payments buys software developer
ARISE IIP and Africa Finance Corporation launch $100m capital pool
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
IFC proposes investment in Alta Semper Capital fund
IFC, Proparco and Helios to invest in African sports and entertainment
EIB proposes investment in Sustainable Development Goals Outcomes Fund
Ticketmaster acquires Knife Capital portfolio company Quicket
Intron Health raises $1.6m, led by Microtraction
Argentem Creek Partners leads investment in Egypt’s Dopay
Listening to what consumers are saying: PwC South Africa Economic Outlook
Incofin to manage new Africa food fund
[ITL webinar] Mauritius Variable Capital Companies Act attracting FM interest
Adenia Partners completes acquisition of Air Liquide's African operations
E3 Capital leads investment in South Africa's Plentify
PwC: Global M&A Trends in Financial Services
DPI, Apis, IFC, others in $157.5m Egypt deal
Kuramo Capital to manage Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund
VC investments in South Africa hit the R3bn mark
Sango Capital acquires LP interests in Synergy Private Equity fund
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
Metier Capital Growth Fund III reaches a final close of $219m
EBRD appoints first MD for sub-Saharan Africa
Kasada completes the sale of Ibis Douala in Cameroon
Aruwa Capital makes follow-on investment into Nigerian hibiscus exporter
Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa receives $10m commitment
European LP backs LoftyInc Alpha Fund
Standard Bank and Jumo join forces to empower entrepreneurs in Uganda
African Frontier Capital provides financing to solar-products company
Dutch DFI invests in Africa-focused VC fund
Launch Africa Ventures invests in Solarbox
Helios invests in African MMA league
British International Investment backs Zimbabwe's agriculture sector
South African travel fintech lands $300,000 from American investors
Skincare company Uncover closes $1.4m funding round
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
IFC invests in West African export-focused apparel manufacturing venture
New backing for BlueOrchard’s climate insurance equity fund
First close for Oasis Capital Ghana's new fund
NALA raises $40m to build cross-border payments for emerging markets
Sanari Capital makes follow-on investment in South African education group
Goodwell Investments appoints Jeroen Harteveld as associate partner
British International Investment backs TerraPay with $20m
Innovate Africa launches with $2.5m angel fund
South Africa: Agile Capital acquires stake in packaging company
Wangara Green Ventures in Ghana agriculture deal
Swiss DFI commits to SPE Capital's third fund
Emergency services platform receives investment from HAVAÍC and AfricInvest
EdVentures in Egypt education deal
Congo: Noki Noki raises $3m in seed funding
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
IFC appoints new country manager for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
Impact investor secures €15m from Spanish agency to support SMEs in Africa
South Africa: Datacentrix starts new chapter with Convergence Partners
Renew Capital makes first investment in South Africa
First close for Inside Capital's second fund
Norfund invests in Apis Partners fund
Dealmaker's Log: African private equity and VC deals in June 2024
PwC advises DPI on its disposal of IFS
Surge in exits for African private equity firms
European LP commits to SPE Capital fund
Ghana: IFC proposes investment in steel manufacturer
Finnfund in South Sudan transaction
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
EBRD commits $40m to SPE Capital fund
Gabon Oil Company partners with Gunvor on Assala Energy acquisition
Carlyle to acquire portfolio of hydrocarbon assets in the Mediterranean
Egypt: Connect Money raises $8m seed funding
Africa Finance Corporation invests in DRC copper mine
PwC: SA Economic Outlook | Climate risks for essential commodities
Schroders Capital launches AI analyst for private equity
Eos Capital invests in Namibia poultry business
BII commits $75m to second Green Basket Bond
Phatisa exits West African palm oil business
DEG backs African Local Currency Bond Fund
ITL: Succession planning – Mauritius meeting the needs of global families
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
IFC and Proparco back digital infrastructure company
PwC Africa Business Agenda: Sustainability focus
Inspired Evolution fund achieves second close
Kenya: Vantage Capital provides $47.5m of funding for real estate project
Tanzania: British International Investment backs Meridiam platform
Egypt: Pharma distribution platform raises funding
Standard Bank supports AMEA Power project with $100m debt funding
Mirepa Investment Advisors in Ghana agritech deal
Ghana: ARM-Harith backed ship repair company secures funding for project
FinDev Canada considering investment in Pembani infrastructure fund
Pearl Capital Partners exits East African vanilla exporter
Phatisa invests in African facilities management group
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
FMO discloses approved investment in SPE Capital fund
South Africa: Pape Fund 3 acquires Nedbank Private Equity’s stake in Entersekt
AgDevCo backs West African cashew business
Norfund, Kyuden, and STOA in $38m solar solutions deal
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TLG Capital invests in Nigerian recycling plant
AfricInvest Private Credit closes $10m facility with Oikocredit
Senegal: Khuwaylid Capital launches Islamic impact fund
AIIM reaches financial close on wind farms to supply Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater
DPI exits International Facilities Services
South Africa: Admaius Capital Partners in mining supplier deal; Ethos spin-off exits
BII exits East African banking group to AfricInvest
Metier exits to Infra Impact Investment Managers
From Omaha to Mauritius: Secrets to stock market success
Nigeria: TLG Capital co-launches naira-denominated private debt fund
IFC proposes investment in Moroccan VC fund
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
IFC extends $23.3m to Nigerian cocoa processor
Standard Bank backs student housing in Kenya
EAIF and IFC-backed Sonatel bond lists on West African regional stock exchange
Zambian building materials platform raises pre-seed funding
Dealmaker's Log: African private equity and VC deals in May 2024
Egypt: Beltone Venture Capital in proptech deal
Alcazar Energy Partners reaches final close for renewable energy fund
Janngo Capital leads investment in mobile marketing company
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week
TLG Capital backs African swimwear brand
Zimbabwe: Spear Capital invests in food company
Morocco: Al Mada Ventures leads investment in Yola Fresh
Nigeria: Paystack leads acquisition of Brass
South Africa: Alma Clinics lands $2.8m investment from IDF Capital
Adenia Partners exits Cresta Paints to Uhuru Investment Partners
EIB invests €25m in Amethis Fund III
Mediterrania announces new MD for West Africa
British International Investment backs Helios Towers bond offering
Secha Capital hires Nina Verder as principal and operator-investor
OneOrder raises $16m from Delivery Hero Ventures, Norrsken22, others
Stanbic IBTC served as lead financing institution to fund Lagos Free Zone
SPE Capital plans to invest up to US$45m in Dislog Group
Spiro signs $50m debt facility with Afreximbank
South Africa: Santam acquires Kandua
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News this week
Persistent makes fresh investment in DRC-based e-motorcycle company
PwC South Africa Economic Outlook: Towards greater food security
Shorooq Partners announces first close of $100m private credit fund
Eha Impact Ventures converts $3m debt into equity for EHA Clinics
PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey - West Africa
Tanzania: IFC backs glass manufacturer
Ghana: Injaro invests in out-of-home advertising company
EIB considers investment in AFC Capital Partners fund
Proparco extends technical assistance facility to Amethis fund
Francophone Africa informal retail platform raises $3.2m
First close for Golden Gate Ventures MENA Fund
Inua Capital backs East African chocolate producer
OpenseedVC launches with first close of $10m fund
TOA Tanzania secures $30m from BII
Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund lands investment from European LP
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News this week
Accion launches $152.5m fund to invest in digital transformation
South Africa: Heritage Capital invests in Fairview Cheese
IFC announces investment in SPE Capital fund
South Africa: Alterra-led consortium to buy Chill Beverages from Old Mutual PE
Renew Capital announces new board member
Capria Ventures appoints Mobola da-Silva as partner
Spark+ extends $1.5m financing to ATEC
IFC proposes investment in Inside Capital fund
Standard Bank investment in Acre Impact Capital fund boosts financing for climate infrastructure
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News this week
Egypt: P1 Ventures, Localglobe, others back MNZL
Apis Growth Fund I to exit South African business
Nigeria: Ingressive Capital leads investment in Renda
Egypt: Fintech company Swypex raises $4m seed funding
Admaius Capital Partners makes an investment in a Rwandan telecom towers operator
South Africa: Lesaka to acquire Apis-backed payment platform Adumo
Ascent Rift Valley Fund II buys stake in Kenyan packaging business
Egypt’s Pharmacy Marts secures bridge round from Acasia Ventures
New Forests appoints Yida Kemoli as managing director for Africa
Seamfix secures $4.5m from Alitheia IDF
South Africa: RMB Ventures invests in Bulldog Group
BII appoints Daniel Hanna as new Non-Executive Director
Beltone to launch private credit platform for Egyptian exporters
Morocco: IFC proposes investment in logistics company
Dealmaker's Log: African private equity and VC deals in April 2024
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News this week
Kenya: Ascent gets approval to acquire packaging company
Webinar: Doing Business and Residency in Mauritius
Nigerian food delivery platform secures $2.5m seed funding
Verod Capital appoints new partner
AgDevCo in East African agriculture deal
Ethiopia: Affordable building materials company raises $5.2m
PwC South Africa Economic Outlook: Unlocking foreign direct investment
EIB proposes investment in Quona fund
FMO invests $10m in TIDE Africa II
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News this week
EIB Global commits €10m to Incofin water investment fund
Nigeria: TLG Capital backs ethical debt collection startup
Morocco: Mediterrania completes exit from TGCC
Renew Capital invests in Kenya's Farm to Feed
Kenya: Sahel Capital extends funding to avocado processor
South Africa: Hlayisani Capital backs Spatialedge
Chedid Capital acquires remaining 20% stake in Groupe Ascoma
West Africa: Fund for Export Development in Africa in banking deal
Beltone partners with Citadel to manage $30m VC fund
TLcom Capital closes second fund at $154m
Nigeria: Goodwell invests in OmniRetail
Bain & Company names Alexander Schmitz to lead its EMEA PE practice
The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News this week
Kazi Capital acquires stake in South African payments solutions company
BII commits $15m to BlueOrchard fund
First close for Acre Impact Capital's Export Finance Fund I
Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund commits $50m to Tanmiya fund
Uganda: Inua Capital backs food company
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