Fundraising

Phatisa Food Fund 3 reaches first close

Coinciding with the close, the fund agreed to invest in Zaad Group, an African seed and crop protection platform.

4 hrs ago

Proparco commits to Helios fund

The French DFI has announced an investment in the Helios Climate Fund.

Feb 6

European Investment Bank commits to Apis fund

The European Investment Bank has disclosed an equity investment of $80 million in the Apis Growth Fund III.

Feb 2

XSML Capital closes African Rivers Fund IV at $142m

XSML expects ARF IV to build a portfolio of more than 50 companies.

Jan 28

FSD Africa Investments backs Ghanaian fund of funds

FSD Africa Investments has committed $7.5 million to the Ci-Gaba (Progress) Fund.

Jan 23

FinDev Canada commits $15m to fintech credit fund

The Canadian DFI has announced a $15 million loan to the Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund II.

Jan 22

BII provides anchor investment for new Allianz $1bn blended finance fund

About 40% of the disbursements from the fund are intended to be made in Africa.

Jan 20

Egypt: EIB backs RMBV North Africa Fund III

The fund will invest in local Egyptian enterprises in sectors such as consumer goods and services, healthcare, and education.

Jan 19

DEG commits to Africa debt fund

The German DFI has disclosed an investment of $20 million in the Regional MSME Investment Fund for sub-Saharan Africa.

Jan 19

Sahel Capital Agribusiness Fund II reaches first close

SCAF II is targeting a final close of $75 million over the next 12 months.

Jan 16

First close for Blue Earth Capital's dedicated impact secondaries offering

The specialist impact investor attracted backing from US and European institutions.

Jan 16

Amethis Fund III reaches final close

Fund manager Amethis has announced the final closing of Amethis Fund III at €406 million.

Jan 15

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