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A US-based development finance institution (DFI) has launched a debt platform, to back small-cap deals across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)...

Helios Fairfax raises $70m debt

Debt March 18, 2022

Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation (HFP) has raised $70 million worth of debt from a South Africa-based financial services company. FirstRand Bank has injected debt into...

Gulf Capital opens Africa office

Other Headlines March 8, 2022

United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based investor Gulf Capital has opened a new office in Egypt, as it rolls out its strategy to expand its footprint...

Swiss investor takes over $800m portfolio

Other Headlines March 4, 2022

Switzerland-based investor responsAbility investments has been handed the mandate to manage over $800 million in portfolio - including The investor has been appointed manager for...

Kasada hedges $270m in Africa risk

Other Headlines January 28, 2022

Kasada Capital Management has acquired risk hedges to cover approximately $270 million (€226 million) worth of exposures on its investment in consumer hospitality companies...

PE-backed strategic exit buyer fined

Other Headlines December 24, 2021

A buyer of a PE-backed company has been fined by a regional regulator for not reporting key information to an Africa-based regulator. American Tower Corporation...

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