Fundraising

Climate Fund Managers secures $140m from Green Climate Fund

The money will help Climate Investor Three mobilise private capital towards its $1.2 billion fundraising target.

11 hrs ago

EIB commits $37.5m to Egypt’s Tanmiya Capital Fund II

The European Investment Bank commitment helped Tanmiya Capital Fund II reach a final close of $130 million.

18 hrs ago

DPI Venture Capital’s Nclude Fund closes at over $112m

The fund, advised by DPI Venture Capital, backs fintech and fintech-enabled businesses across Africa and the Middle East.

Oct 26

Ground Up Investing reaches first close on second agri fund

The $20m fund will provide two-year working capital loans to agricultural businesses in Africa and Latin America.

Oct 23

EIB proposes investment in Admaius’ Virunga Africa Fund II

The private equity fund will target majority investments in mid-sized African companies.

Oct 20

IFC proposes $7.5m investment in Cauris fund

The fund will provide financing to tech-enabled lenders serving small businesses and mobility entrepreneurs across Africa.

Oct 17

MacArthur Foundation increases impact investment allocation to $750m

The Chicago-based foundation will begin implementing the larger allocation in 2027.

Oct 16

AfricaWorks Investment Partners closes second real estate fund at $25m

The fund will acquire and develop four to five mixed-use assets, mainly in Abidjan and Dakar, targeting an IRR of 25% per asset.

Oct 15

Africa Nature Impact Fund targets $100m

The fund will finance early-stage nature and nature-based carbon projects across Africa.

Oct 13

BlueOrchard, IFC launch private debt vehicle with $300m first close

The fund is targeting up to $2 billion in commitments from institutional investors.

Oct 9

Infinite Partners fund reaches final close

The fund will provide growth and replacement capital to mid-market South African businesses.

Oct 6

Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund II closes at $255m

The fund provides capital to financial services companies across emerging markets.

Sep 28

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