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A European development finance institution has approved a commitment to Convergence Partners’ third Africa-focused specialist vehicle. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed approximately $17.5...

LHGP touches final close on fund equity tranche

Funds January 15, 2021

Lion’s Head Global Partners (LHGP) Asset Management has touched final close on the equity tranche of its specialist debt vehicle. LHGP has brought in $145...

AfricInvest signs up another LP

Funds January 15, 2021

AfricInvest has received a commitment from a European LP to its fourth Africa-focused generalist vehicle. The investor has received a $50 million commitment from the...

Regional GP nears final close

Funds January 12, 2021

A regional GP is nearing the final close of its sophomore Middle East and Africa (MEA)-focused specialist vehicle. Global Ventures is targeting approximately $50 million...

Country-focused GP targets Q3 final close

Funds January 11, 2021

A country-focused GP is working on plans to touch final close on its Egypt-focused vehicle by the third quarter of 2021. Lorax Capital Partners (LCP)...

Regional GP attracts new LP

Funds January 9, 2021

A regional GP is set to receive a commitment from a US-based LP to its sophomore East Africa-focused generalist vehicle. Ascent Capital Africa is set...

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