Financial Services | Private Equity Africa News

A consortium of venture capital investors has backed a $17 million investment into a Côte d’Ivoire-based financial services technology company, with Y Combinator also...

Two GPs deliver 3x returns on exit

10 Top Stories March 21, 2025

Two fund managers have exited their stake in a Nigeria-based financial services company, delivering 3x returns for their fund in local currency terms. The...

SA asset manager buys into investor

Deals March 4, 2025

South Africa-based Fairtree Asset Management has invested in a financial services company that operates as an investor through a private investment in public equity...

SoftBank portco gets $25m for Africa

Deals February 20, 2025

SoftBank’s US-based financial services company is set to receive $25 million in equity from a new investor, with funding earmarked for Africa expansion. The International...

Family office-backed PE player buys African investor

Deals February 20, 2025

A family office-backed private equity giant has acquired a 76% stake in Kessner Capital Management, a recently established financial services company focused on African...

AfricInvest leads $85m deal

Data January 29, 2025

AfricInvest has led an $85 million deal equity investment into a regional financial services company based in Kenya. The deal, which includes a $10 million...

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