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Private Debt
IFC backs Chinese manufacturer's African operations with debt // africacapitaldigest.com
The IFC has agreed to provide a significant loan to a privately held manufacturer of home care and personal care products to support their plans to increase production in 5 countries in Africa...
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IFC provides Sunda with financing to expand African operations
Image Credit: International Finance Corporation
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Private Equity
Adiwale's first fund takes minority stake in consumer goods distributor // africacapitaldigest.com
Adiwale Partners' first fund has added another investment to its portfolio, buying a minority stake in a 9-year-old consumer goods distribution firm based in Senegal. The firm was launched by...
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Venture Capital
Beltone Ventures buys stake in Ariika at $5mln valuation // africacapitaldigest.com
Beltone Venture Capital has invested in Ariika's Series A round, investing EGP 31 million (or approximately $1 million) to acquire a 20% stake in the online retailer of home goods headquartered in...
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Venture Capital
Blue chip venture investors invest in Emata's seed round // africacapitaldigest.com
African Renaissance Partners has led a group of high-profile venture investors backing a seed round for Ugandan agritech startup Emata with a mix of equity and debt. The other investors participating in the...
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Private Equity
Joliba Capital's first fund holds €55mln initial close // africacapitaldigest.com
Joliba Capital announced the initial close for the private equity firm's first fund last week, winning anchor commitments from three development finance institutions. Between them...
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Venture Capital
Nuwa Capital's maiden fund hits target at final close // africacapitaldigest.com
According to reports, Dubai-based venture capital firm Nuwa Capital has held a successful final close for its maiden fund. The firm, which was founded by former Wamda Capital partner Khaled Talhouni, has...
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Climate & Sustainability
RMB Ventures and ACV team up to drive returns in current and future investments // africacapitaldigest.com
RMB Ventures and Africa Climate Ventures (ACV) have agreed to work together on climate action initiatives to improve levels of sustainability and corresponding profitability among RMB Ventures'...
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People
Belgian DFI names new CEO to succeed Zonneveld // africacapitaldigest.com
The Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) has announced the name of the person who will succeed Luuk Zonneveld as the development finance institution's new Chief Executive in...
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Investment Officer, MAS Africa Upstream & Advisory at IFC // ifc.org
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
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