African SWF anchors new $500m fund
An African sovereign wealth fund is anchoring a new $500 million infrastructure-focused vehicle that will target investments across the continent.
Gemcorp Capital is working on...
Helios in c$116m buyout from UK investor
Helios Investment Partners has backed a Nigeria-based industrials company through a secondary buyout carve-out transaction valued at approximately $116.4 million (€100 million). The investor...
GP backs French African expansion
A fund manager has backed a France-based industrial valves manufacturer as it works on plans to grow its footprint across Africa.
AfricInvest has acquired a...
UK investor in $305m mining buyout
A UK-based investor has backed a Côte d’Ivoire-based diversified industrials holding company to partially fund a $305 million mining buyout.
Appian Capital Advisory is backing...
Regional GP eyes 2026 second close
A regional private equity fund manager is working towards a second close in 2026, following a first close that has raised 58.6% of the...
 DPI & TRG consortium gets c$300m in partial exit
Development Partners International (DPI) is selling part of its Africa-focused financial technology portfolio company through an initial public offer (IPO), exiting as part of...