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Mirova is set to receive a commitment to its emerging markets-focused credit vehicle from a Luxembourg-based investor. European Investment Bank (EIB) is working on plans...

LP gets approval to back African funds

Funds May 26, 2023

A UK-based LP investor has expanded its strategy to Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which will see it inject capital into funds that target the region...

Two GPs hit 1st close on downsized fund

Funds May 26, 2023

E3 Capital, formerly Energy Access Ventures (EAV) has touched first close on its resized early-stage Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)-focused vehicle co-managed with Lion’s Head Global...

Swedish GP gets LP into African fund

Funds May 26, 2023

Sweden-based Norrsken Foundation is set to receive commitment to its early-stage vehicle, from a US-based investor. The international Finance Corporation (IFC) is working on plans...

US VC giant beats target on final close

Funds May 26, 2023

QED Investors has touched final close of its specialist global venture capital fund that also invests in Africa. The investor has brought in $650 million...

SA FoF raises 60% at 1st close

Funds May 19, 2023

A South Africa-based fund-of-funds (FoF) has touched first close on its country focused venture capital vehicle, raising 60% of the final targeted amount. South Africa...

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