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A South Africa-based early-stage investor has launched a country-focused vehicle, with a target of approximately $30 million (R400 million). Kingson Capital Partners has set up...

Amethis crosses target on interim close

Funds February 8, 2019

Amethis Finance has raised approximately $346 million (€305 million) on the interim close of its sophomore generalist vehicle. Amethis Fund II was initially set up...

DFI fund hits $742m final close

Funds February 7, 2019

Denmark’s development finance institution (DFI) Investeringsfonden for Udviklingslande (IFU) has hit final close on its emerging markets-focused fund, raising approximately $742 million (Kr4.85 billion). IFU...

Zebu completes 1st close with 7 LPs

Funds February 1, 2019

Zebu Investment Partners (ZIP), formerly Databank Agrifund Manager has attracted $84 million for the first close of its sophomore specialist vehicle, raising the funds...

Partech fund beats target with c40 LPs

Funds February 1, 2019

French early-stage investor Partech Ventures has sailed to close its maiden Africa fund, beating target by 25%, raising capital from over 40 LPs. Partech Africa...

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