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LeapFrog Investments has received a commitment from a US-investor to its fourth $1 billion emerging markets-focused vehicle. US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed...

Dutch GP to raise $1bn Africa fund

Funds June 23, 2023

A Netherlands-based investor is set to raise a new African fund, which it will co-manage with a sovereign investor – with the fund sized...

GP gets Saudi LP for sophomore fund

Funds June 23, 2023

Shorooq Partners has received a commitment to its Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP)-focused specialist vehicle from Saudi Arabia-based investor. Saudi Venture Capital (SVC)...

Swiss GP attracts LP to fund

Funds June 16, 2023

Switzerland’s BlueOrchard Finance is set to receive a commitment to its emerging markets-focused private equity vehicle from a Luxembourg-based investor. European Investment Bank (EIB) is...

Zambian GP hits 1st close on fund

Funds June 15, 2023

Zambia’s Monter Capital Partnership (MCP) has touched first close on its Sub-Saharan Africa-focused generalist vehicle. The investor has brought in an undisclosed amount for the...

SA player targets Q3 1st close at 30%

Funds June 15, 2023

Endeavor South Africa is working on plans to touch first close of its third specialist vehicle by the third quarter of 2023. The investor is...

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