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This week's issue supported by...
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Venture Capital
Paystack lands strong Series A from investor group
Nigeria-based payment startup Paystack has raised a good amount of capital from group of investors...
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| Paystack Co-founders Ezra Olubi (l) and Shola Akinlade. The payments startup announced a Series A round last week. |
Venture Capital
Data startup Bamba acquired by one of its backers
Bamba, which was the beneficiary of one of the largest and most successful seed rounds completed by an East African startup last year, has been acquired...
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Private Equity
IFC considers equity/debt deal for mortgage refi firm
The IFC's Board is set to meet in early October to consider a potential equity and debt investment in Tanzania Mortgage Refinancing Company...
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Private Debt
OPIC makes loan to private equity-backed Twiga Foods
OPIC is investing debt in Twiga Foods, a mobile-driven supply platform for retail outlets, kiosks and market stalls in Kenya...
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Fund & Fundraising News...
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Private Debt
Off-Grid Energy Access Fund holds first close
It was announced last week that the LHGP-managed Off-Grid Energy Access Fund held its first close at the beginning of August..
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Trends
Africa continue to shine for investors
Bright Africa 2018, Riscura's research report on investing in Africa finds that the continent's many fast growing economies and burgeoning consumer and business spending offer savvy investors significant opportunities...
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This week's issue supported by...
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Partner Content - Private Equity
Africa set to remain attractive to PE investors
For many investors, securing superior returns on their investment now means looking abroad to emerging markets.
RMB Corvest CEO Mike Donaldson writes about how the continent's diverse countries each present a variety of risks and opportunities, giving local investors a slight edge when it comes to cherry-picking the right deals...
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Perspectives
The one question this VC always asks startup CEOs
Business Insider talks to Akro Capital CEO Janine Basel about venture capital investing in South Africa...
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Companies, People & Profiles...
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Companies
Mauritius becomes Africa50's thirtieth shareholder
Mauritius has become Africa50's latest shareholder, bringing the number of African countries who have signed up to thirty...
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Profile
Leapfrog Ventures wants to back 200 African startups
Ventureburn profiles Japanese venture capital firm Leapfrog Ventures which is aiming to back 200 African startups by 2020...
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Divison Manager, Strategy & Transaction Support PINS1 at African Development Bank
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Based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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Divison Manager, Corporate & Strategic Portfolio Management PINS2 at African Development Bank
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Based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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Based in London, United Kingdom
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Regional Coverage Principal, (Lusophone Countries) at Trade Development Bank
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Based in Kenya or Mauritius or Mozambique
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Investment Associate, Equity (Infrastructure) Investments at CDC
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Based in London, United Kingdom
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Associate, Construction & Real Estate Equity Investments at CDC
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Based in London, United Kingdom
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Regional Energy Cooperation Summit
Accra, September 26th to September 28th, 2018
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London, September 19th, 2018
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Bonds, Loans and Sukuk East Africa
Nairobi, October 2nd, 2018
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Cape Town, November 5th to November 7th, 2018
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Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Nigeria
Lagos, November 6th, 2018
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Project, ECA & Structured Finance Middle East and Africa
Dubai, November 6th to November 7th, 2018
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Africa Renewable Energy Forum
Marrakech, November 14th to November 15th, 2018
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Gas Options: North & West Africa Summit
Marrakech, November 14th to November 15th, 2018
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International Gas Cooperation Summit
Durban, December 4th to December 5th, 2018
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