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Denham Capital has received a $100 million commitment from a US-based asset manager to its new global-focused infrastructure vehicle. Aflac Global Investments is committing the...

Acumen closes fund 16% above target

Funds July 30, 2021

Acumen has sailed to close its specialist vehicle, which is focused on East and West Africa’s agriculture space - beating target by 16%. The investor...

First-time GP backed by 27four

Funds July 30, 2021

Vuna Partners has received a commitment from 27four Investment, a South Africa-based fund-of-funds (FoF) manager, to its maiden Africa-focused vehicle. 27four has signed up for...

DPI attracts new LP

Funds July 23, 2021

Development Partners International (DPI) has received a commitment from a Danish development financier to its third fund. DPI has received a $15 million commitment from...

Convergence raises 48% on 1st close

Funds July 23, 2021

Convergence Partners has touched first close on its second Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)-focused vehicle, raising 48% of the final targeted amount. The investor has brought in...

GP targets 2022 final close

Funds July 20, 2021

A South Africa-based fund manager is working on plans to touch final close on its country-focused generalist vehicle by the third quarter of 2022. Ascension...

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