LP News | Private Equity Africa News

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....

African SWF co-invests in skincare deal

Consumer May 21, 2026

An African sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has delivered a co-invest deal to back a consumer products company based in Côte d’Ivoire that develops skincare...

LP exits fund stakes to Sango at c$120m

Funds May 11, 2026

A limited partner (LP) investor has exited stakes in African funds to Sango Capital, in a secondary deal valued at more than $120 million...

African LP CIO departs after 16.5% IRR

LP News May 8, 2026

A South Africa-based limited partner (LP) has seen the departure of its chief investment officer (CIO), who leaves after achieving a 16.5% internal rate...

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