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Marie Heydenreich named fund manager of Hivos-Triodos Fonds

Triodos Investment Management has appointed Marie Heydenreich as fund manager of Hivos-Triodos Fonds.

Jun 11

Fund for Export Development in Africa appoints new CEO

FEDA has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Assiak as its chief executive officer.

Jun 4

Adesina appointed chair of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund

The initiative is aimed at supporting new sectors and job creation beyond diamonds.

May 29

Algebra Ventures appoints Omar Khashaba and Laila Hassan as managing partners

Hassan and Khashaba joined Algebra Ventures in 2021 to help launch the firm’s second $100 million fund.

May 25

DPI promotes Richard Bennett to partner

Bennett has served as chief operating officer since joining the firm in 2024.

May 10

Medu Capital promotes Sandile Buthelezi to partner

The private equity firm said Buthelezi has helped shape its long-term value creation approach.

May 6

Erik Sandersen appointed new CEO of Norfund

He succeeds Tellef Thorleifsson, who announced his departure in January.

Apr 21

Anthony Anziani joins AfricaWorks Investment Partners as co-founder and CIO

The platform is the real estate investment arm of pan-African flexible workspace operator AfricaWorks.

Mar 17

Verod Capital promotes Adewale Odusanya to partner

Promotion follows work with portfolio companies in pharma, insurance and fintech.

Mar 10

Development Partners International announces new CEO

Sofiane Lahmar succeeds co-founder Runa Alam, who will become non-executive chair.

Feb 26

Sango Capital promotes Jonathan Sengendo to partner

Sengendo takes on an expanded leadership role at the private markets investor.

Feb 20

Delta40 completes $20m capital raise

Delta40 has secured $20 million in funding to support its integrated venture studio and fund.

Feb 12

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