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Kasada Capital Management is set to receive a commitment from a US-based LP to its maiden specialist Sub-Saharan Africa -focused vehicle. The investor is set...

Apis fund almost 40% invested

Funds March 2, 2021

Apis Partners' sophomore financial services-focused vehicle is almost 40% invested, with the capital expected to be allocated across six deals. The vehicle, Apis Growth Fund...

African fundraising plummets 65%

Analysis February 25, 2021

Africa’s private equity fundraising has plummeted 65% year-on-year, dragged down by overall emerging markets figures that dropped about 70% over the period. Africa-focused private equity...

Regional investor raises 75% on 1st close

Funds February 19, 2021

A regional fund manager has touched first close on its maiden Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-focused early-stage vehicle, raising 75% of the final...

Specialist GP beats target by 50%

Funds February 19, 2021

A US-based specialist fund manager has touched final close on its global maiden fund that also invests in Africa, beating its initial target by...

DPI gets US pension fund commitment

Funds February 16, 2021

Development Partners International (DPI) has received a commitment from a US-based pension fund to its third fund. DPI has received a $50 million commitment from...

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