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Helios Investment Partners has seen its fourth vehicle generate a 23% gross internal rate of return (IRR). The fund is fully invested. The fund manager...

LP allocates $100m for Africa funds

Funds May 23, 2026

An Africa-based LP is significantly increasing its investments into Africa’s technology ecosystem, with plans to allocate up to $100 million to the space. The...

African pensions LP anchors fund

Funds May 23, 2026

An Africa-based pensions fund has backed a newly created vehicle that will back infrastructure deals across Kenya. The fund is being listed on a...

IKEA backs Africa fund 1st close

Financial Services May 22, 2026

IKEA Foundation has backed the first close of an Africa-focused fund, as part of a pool of limited partner (LP) investors in the vehicle....

Royal Family backed investor gets African LP

Funds May 22, 2026

A UK-based firm backed by a European royal family has attracted a new LP to its Africa-focused fund, led by two former senior executives...

GP upsizes fund target by 24%

Funds May 21, 2026

A fund manager has increased the target of its latest vehicle, which has been set up to back credit deals across Africa. The fund...

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