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A Nigeria-based specialist investor has received a commitment from a European development finance institution (DFI) to its Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)-focused early-stage vehicle. Atlantica Ventures has...

SA investor targets Q2 final close

Funds June 8, 2021

South Africa-based investor, Sanlam Investments is working on plans to touch final close on its country-focused private equity vehicle by the second quarter of...

Tech investor raises $10m for re-opened fund

Funds May 28, 2021

An Egypt-based technology investor has raised an additional approximately $10 million (E£157 million) for its re-opened country-focused early-stage vehicle. Flat6Labs has brought in an additional...

European LP allocates 100% of Africa capital to funds

Funds May 25, 2021

A Switzerland-based development finance institution allocated all of its Africa commitments to funds in 2020, with the continent also attracting most of its capital...

Regional GP targets Q4 final close

Funds May 25, 2021

A regional GP is working on plans to touch final close on its sophomore East Africa-focused generalist vehicle, by the fourth quarter of 2021. Ascent...

First-time manager raises 26% on 1st close

Funds May 25, 2021

A South Africa-based first time fund manager has touched first close on its country-focused specialist vehicle, raising about 26.7% of the final targeted amount. Mahlako...

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