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A European development finance institution (DFI) has raised its commitment to AfricInvest’s fourth Africa-focused generalist vehicle. FMO has committed an additional $5 million to AfricInvest...

First-time GP targets 2021 final close

Funds October 6, 2020

Vuna Partners is working on plans to touch final close on its maiden Africa-focused vehicle by the second quarter of 2021. The investor is targeting...

Specialist GP targets 2021 close

Funds October 6, 2020

Lateral Capital is working on plans to touch the final close of its Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)-focused early-stage vehicle by the second quarter of 2021. The...

Nigeria’s SWF & CDC in co-invest pact

Funds October 2, 2020

Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund (SWF), Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a co-investment agreement with UK’s development financier CDC to cover deals, across...

DPI fund named 1st 2X flagship fund

Funds October 2, 2020

Development Partners International's (DPI) third generalist private equity vehicle has become the first fund to be allocated the 2X flagship status. The vehicle, African Development...

LP ups regional fund ticket size

Funds October 2, 2020

A European LP has raised its commitment to SPE Capital Partners’ maiden Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-focused fund. The European Bank for Reconstruction and...

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