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This week's issue supported by...
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Private Equity
Mediterrania takes stake in Tunisian private school group
Private equity firm Mediterrania Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a stake in Groupe Scolaire René Descartes.
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Albert Alsina (R) and Daniel Viñas (L) take board seats as part of Mediterannia Capital's deal for Tunisia's Groupe Scolaire René Descartes
Image Credit: Mediterrania Capital Partners |
Private Equity
Afriwara raises fresh equity from Amethis Finance
Amethis Finance is backing Afriwara Group, a producer and distributor of confectionary, biscuits and snack products.
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Private Equity
DPI's KMR acquires francophone education provider
KMR Holding Pédagogique has agreed to acquire Université Internationale de Casablanca.
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Private Equity
AfricInvest backs Buzzkito's Series A
Buzzkito Network has raised its first round of external financing since it launched in 2006.
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Private Equity
SPEAR achieves 50% of target for Fund II's first close
SPEAR Capital has achieved a little more than 50% of its ultimate fundraising goal for its second fund.
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This week's issue supported by...
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Fintech
5 hurdles for Fintech entrepreneurs
Devex looks at the typical challenges facing fintech entrepreneurs in developing markets as they seek to get their businesses up and running
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MENA
Egypt's prospects give investors fresh optimism
Economic reforms, a major gas find, streamlined business regulations and a devalued currency are raising investor optimism for Egypt's prospects reports
Reuters.
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Private Equity
5 Private Equity Funds holding $100mln plus final closes
Apis, Adenia, Momentum and others held final closes for their latest funds in excess of $100 million in 2017
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Private Equity
Top $100mln+ Africa private equity fund launches in 2017
A.P. Moller Capital, Phatisa, Capitalworks and others launched investment vehicles looking for several hundred million dollars during 2017.
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Companies, People & Profiles...
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People
AFC and Harith tap Banda to lead Anergi
Enos Banda has been tapped to head Anergi Holdings, the new electricity platform established by Africa Finance Corporation and Harith General Partners late last year.
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Regional Energy Cooperation Summit
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SAVCA 2018 Annual Conference
Stellenbosch, February 21st to February 22nd, 2018
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Cape Town, March 13th to March 14th, 2018
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Balaclava, Mauritius, March 15th to March 16th, 2018
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4th Africa Mini Grids Summit
Nairobi, March 21st to March 22nd, 2018
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Allan Cunningham
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AfCD | Africa Capital Digest
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