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Africa’s venture capital dry power has hit record highs, doubling year-on-year, signalling an overheating of the continent's early-stage deal making space as more cash...

DPI & LP back Helios company

Agriculture February 21, 2023

Development Partners International (DPI) has backed an Africa-focused agriculture inputs distribution company, investing alongside one of its LPs. The company was previously backed by...

GP backs Indian subsidiary

Deals February 21, 2023

A GP has signed a deal to back an investment into a Kenya-based industrials company focused on the printing and packaging space, sealing its...

GP hits 1st close at 75%

Funds January 31, 2023

Adenia Partners has touched first close on its fifth Africa-focused generalist vehicle, raising approximately 75% of the final targeted amount. The investor has brought in...

Fintech debt player beats target by 10%

Funds January 30, 2023

Lendable, a debt investor in the fintech space, has touched final close of its fourth emerging markets-focused credit vehicle– beating its target by 10%. The...

GP backs retail store chain

Consumer January 25, 2023

AfricInvest has invested an undisclosed amount into a Nigeria-based consumer goods retailer – sealing the fifth deal from the vehicle. The investor has acquired a...

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