Omidyar names head of new deals strategy
Omidyar Network has appointed Michele Jawando as its new president to oversee the firm’s recently revamped investment strategy.
Jawando was most recently senior vice president...
African SWF co-backs fund with family platform
An African sovereign wealth fund has backed a regional player alongside a European family office-backed platform. The investors are backing the platform’s new expansion...
Ex Abraaj platform gets new LP for fund
An ex–Abraaj platform has received a commitment from another LP, as it works to raise a new fund to back mid-cap deals across North...
African investor launches $1bn fund
A development finance investor has set up a $1 billion fund to back deals in the media and entertainment industry, with a focus on...
Amethis attracts LP to tertiary fund
Amethis has received a commitment to its third generalist vehicle from a European limited partner investor (LP) – with the capital earmarked for investment...
BluePeak attracts new LP to fund
BluePeak Private Capital has attracted a new LP to its newly launched emerging markets-focused mezzanine fund that has a significant focus on Africa.
The GP...