Fundraising

Proparco backs Accion fund with $5m investment

Accion Venture Lab Fund II to make up to 30 new fintech investments.

12 hrs ago

Japanese LP commits to Novastar Ventures fund

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has committed $10 million to the Novastar Ventures Africa People and Planet Fund III.

14 hrs ago

Acumen launches KawiSafi Fund II for African climate ventures

Fund II aims to combine financial returns with measurable climate impact.

Sep 10

Accion Venture Lab Fund II reaches final close

Accion has announced the final close of its $61.6 million Venture Lab Fund II.

Sep 9

Asc Impact Forestry Fund secures institutional investor

The fund focuses on reforesting mixed forests in sub-Saharan Africa.

Sep 8

FMO proposes commitment to agri fund

FMO has disclosed a proposed $35 million first-loss equity investment in the Agri3 Fund.

Sep 2

Japanese LP backs Novastar Ventures fund

SMBC has announced an investment in the Novastar Ventures Africa People and Planet Fund III.

Aug 27

Finnfund raises €80m for digital access fund

The fund targets investments in sectors such as telecom towers and digital infrastructure.

Aug 26

FMO commits $10m to fintech credit fund

DynoLabs-managed fund to provide credit to fintechs in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Aug 22

South African proptech fund reaches final close

The Redimension Real Estate Technology and Sustainability Fund I has received commitments of about $14.1 million.

Aug 20

Sahel Capital secures investment from Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund

Sahel's Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa receives $10 million commitment.

Aug 20

Africa50 green infrastructure fund achieves first close at $118m

The first close of the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Project Development Fund.

Aug 14

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