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Antler has hired Michael Ogongo as analyst, bringing him in from US-based investments firm StepStone Group. Ogongo has been at StepStone for a year, having...

Goldman Sachs names SA deals head

People October 1, 2021

Goldman Sachs has appointed Simon Denny as its new managing director and head of investment banking in South Africa. Denny joins Goldman Sachs from Barclays,...

Swiss investor searches for venture builder

People October 1, 2021

Switzerland-based investor Persistent Energy is searching for a senior venture builder in its West Africa team. The senior venture builder will be tasked with portfolio...

IFC hires from Actis portfolio

People September 22, 2021

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has named Adam Hughes as senior counsel, bringing him in from an Actis portfolio company. Hughes joins IFC from Lekela...

Helios’ Obi honoured by Queen Elizabeth II

People September 17, 2021

Helios Investment Partners’ partner, public and regulatory affairs, Henry Obi, has been awarded a commander of the order of the British empire (CBE) medal...

DFI names new funds investor

People September 17, 2021

US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has appointed Lauren Cochran as vice president of equity and investment funds. She has been tasked with portfolio management...

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