54 LPs back Africa fund
About 54 LPs have committed capital to a new fund that is targeting venture capital deals across Africa.
The group of LPs has backed Delta40...
DPI CEO shifts to chair after $3.5bn success (updated)
Development Partners International (DPI) chief executive officer (CEO) Runa Alam is stepping up into a new role after building a platform that now has...
Consortium delivers $50m deal
Three players have signed a $50 million debt deal to back a Kenya-based logistics company that offers electric motorcycle and battery-swapping infrastructure services.
Cygnum Capital...
US foundation LP elevates investor
A US-based foundation that invests as a limited partner (LP) has bolstered its investment team with the addition of a new senior investor. The...
Irish LP backs African FoF
An Ireland-based limited partner (LP) has backed an Africa-focused fund of funds (FoF), pushing the vehicle towards its first close.
Small Foundation has backed Ci-Gaba...
Actis team spins out $82m for new firm
An Actis team has spun out to form a new Africa-focused real estate firm with $82 million in assets – following the emerging markets...