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A US-based specialist private equity fund manager has received a commitment from a Canada-based development finance institution, with funds going into its Africa-focused vehicle. Criterion...

LP signs off on XSML fund

Funds November 15, 2019

A European-based development finance institution has approved a commitment to XSML’s latest vehicle. European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed $14 million to African Rivers Fund...

AfricInvest & Cathay tie in new LP

Funds November 8, 2019

AfricInvest and Cathay Innovation have received a commitment from a Europe-based LP into their Africa- focused early-stage vehicle. Obviam, through the Swiss Investment Fund for...

LP signs off on early-stage fund

Funds November 1, 2019

A Europe-based development finance institution (DFI) has approved a commitment into an Africa- focused early-stage vehicle. FMO has agreed to inject approximately $4.9 million (€4.4...

Adiwalé crosses 65% on 1st close

Funds October 25, 2019

Adiwalé Partners has touched first close on its Francophone West Africa-focused vehicle, raising approximately 66.7% of the final targeted amount. The investor has raised approximately...

Country-focused GP gets commitment

Funds October 25, 2019

A single-country focused first-time manager has received a commitment from a US-based LP to its maiden generalist vehicle. The Soros Economic Development Fund has committed...

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