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IFC backs AfricInvest SME fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment in AfricInvest’s Small Cap Fund. The fund will...
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Five notable West African deals
We highlight five West African investments over the past twelve months, as featured in our Dealmaker’s...
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South Africa: Sanlam Private Equity buys stake in education business
Sanlam Private Equity, through its SPE Mid Market Fund I, has finalised the acquisition of...
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New Actis fund closes at $1.7bn
Actis, a growth markets investor in infrastructure, has completed fundraising for its second Actis Long...
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IFC proposes investment in African VC fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has disclosed a proposed investment of up to $4 million in First...
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Five African PE and VC moves in April 2025
We highlight five African private equity and venture capital transactions, as featured in our April...
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Swiss LP backs Development Partners International fund
Swiss development finance institution, SIFEM, has committed $20 million to the African Development Partners IV...
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Five notable South African deals
We highlight five South African investments over the past six months, as featured in our Dealmaker’s...