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Injaro Investment has touched first close on its West Africa-focused private equity vehicle, raising approximately 84.7% of the final targeted amount – with capital...

GP attracts African SWF to fund

Funds October 7, 2022

Africa50 is set to receive a commitment from a Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund (SWF), to its Africa-focused infrastructure vehicle The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)...

VC investor hits 2nd close at 80%

Funds October 7, 2022

Knife Capital has touched second close on its third Africa-focused early-stage vehicle, raising 80% of the final targeted amount. The fund manager has brought in...

GP attracts LP to new $1bn fund

Funds October 7, 2022

LeapFrog Investments is set to receive a commitment from a European investor to its fourth $1 billion emerging markets-focused vehicle. European Investment Bank (EIB) is...

Dutch player attracts capital to Africa fund

Funds September 23, 2022

Netherlands’ Triple Jump has received commitment to its Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)-focused vehicle. The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) has committed an undisclosed amount to Energy Entrepreneurs...

Debt investor gets fund commitment

Funds September 23, 2022

Mirova SunFunder has received a commitment from a US-based development finance institution to its emerging markets-focused specialist debt vehicle. US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)...

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