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Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG) has selected a fund manager for its new emerging markets-focused fund-of-funds (FoF), which will also invest in Africa. The...

LP beats secondaries fund target by 20%

Funds June 5, 2026

A secondaries investor has hit final close on its debut vehicle, beating the final targeted amount by 20%. The fund has an allocation for...

Soros consortium backs fund 1st close

Funds June 3, 2026

Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF) is part of an LP consortium that has backed the first close of a specialist global fund, which has...

Helios fund delivers 23% IRR

Funds June 2, 2026

Helios Investment Partners has seen its fourth vehicle generate a 23% gross internal rate of return (IRR). The fund is fully invested. The fund manager...

LP allocates $100m for Africa funds

Funds May 23, 2026

An Africa-based LP is significantly increasing its investments into Africa’s technology ecosystem, with plans to allocate up to $100 million to the space. The...

African pensions LP anchors fund

Funds May 23, 2026

An Africa-based pensions fund has backed a newly created vehicle that will back infrastructure deals across Kenya. The fund is being listed on a...

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