Energy | Private Equity Africa News

Acumen Capital Partners has signed a deal to back a $27.5 million investment into a Kenya-based energy company, investing alongside a Netflix co-founder. The investor...

RMB injects equity in energy deal

Deals April 12, 2024

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has signed a deal to back an equity investment into a South Africa-based energy production company. The investor has backed an...

GP in $18m Africa deal with Microsoft

Deals March 15, 2024

Climate Fund Managers (CFM) has sealed an $18 million deal to back Africa-focused renewable energy financial services company, investing alongside Microsoft to set up...

French investor in Cameroon strategic exit

Deals March 1, 2024

A France-based investor has exited its stake in a Cameroon-based renewable energy provider to a strategic investor. Gaia Impact has exited its stake in upOwa...

BlackRock buys stake in Africa deal

Deals February 23, 2024

BlackRock Alternatives has signed a follow-on deal, acquiring an additional stake in its Kenya-based energy company. The investor has acquired an additional 6.25% in Lake...

Specialist GP in 2nd deal from latest fund

Deals February 9, 2024

Inspired Evolution has signed a deal to back an investment into a Kenya-based energy company – sealing its second deal from the fund. The investor...

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