DLA Piper boosts Africa team
UK-based global law firm DLA Piper has bolstered its Africa team with the appointment of Akaego Okoye as director of business development for US...
VC investor in 2nd fund deal
A venture capital investor has backed an investment into an Egypt-based business services technology company, sealing the second deal from its Middle East and...
Small-cap GP hits 1st close
Small-cap investor, Knife Capital, has hit first close on its third Africa-focused early-stage vehicle, which is targeting $50 million at final close.
The investor has...
US DFI names new CEO
US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the US government’s development financier, has named Scott Nathan as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
He takes over...
Malagasy investor lands 7th deal
A Madagascar-based investor has signed a deal to back an investment into an agriculture production company, sealing its seventh deal since inception.
Miarakap has acquired...
IFC boosts Africa senior legal team
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has bolstered its legal team with the appointment of Walid Labadi as assistant general counsel for Africa.
Labadi has been...