🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥
✕
Login
Home
News
Messages
Startup Showcase
Trackers
Premium
Premium Content
Jobs
Notifications
Settings
Try our Valuation Calculator →
Log In
News on Medial
Partech Closes Second Africa Fund, at €280M
Finsmes
·
1y ago
Medial
Partech, a technology investment firm, has successfully closed its second Africa fund, Partech Africa II, at €280M ($300M+). The fund will focus on investing in African companies in sectors such as education, mobility, finance, healthcare, delivery, and energy. Led by General Partners Tidjane Deme and Cyril Collon, Partech Africa II will provide funding ranging from $1M to $15M for companies at various stages, from seed to Series C rounds. The aim is to support African companies and founders in their growth journey both locally and internationally.
View Source
Related News
Mauritian PE firm Adenia Partners closes fifth fund with oversubscription
VCCircle
·
1y ago
Medial
Mauritian private equity firm, Adenia Partners, has successfully closed its fifth investment fund, attracting commitments from new and existing investors globally. The fund exceeded its target, allowing the firm to continue its focus on mid-sized businesses across Africa. Adenia Partners has previously invested in 30 different companies, including Cellcom, a leading telecommunications provider in West Africa.
View Source
AIIM closes pan-Africa Infra Fund IV with oversubscription
VCCircle
·
1y ago
Medial
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) has closed its fourth pan-African investment vehicle, African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4, at a hard cap of $748m. The fund, which focuses on infrastructure development in Africa, exceeded its target by 50%, attracting commitments from investors globally. AIIM has raised over $4bn across eight funds and executed more than 70 transactions in target pan-African markets. The fund invests in digital infrastructure, energy transition, and mobility and logistics sectors. AIIM has committed 60% of the AIIF IV in seven projects so far.
View Source
DFDF backs Africa VC fund in tenth LP-style bet
VCCircle
·
1y ago
Medial
Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has made its tenth investment in an Africa-focused alternative investment vehicle. DFDF, the first evergreen venture capital fund-of-funds in the region, has backed the second fund of a technology-focused venture. Anchored by the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai Future Foundation, DFDF aims to support and foster technological innovation in Africa.
View Source
South African PE firm Metier closes latest fund, tops target
VCCircle
·
1y ago
Medial
South African private equity firm, Metier, has successfully closed its latest fund, raising over $219 million, exceeding its target of $200 million. The Johannesburg-based firm specializes in investing in mid-market companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The oversubscription of the Metier Capital Growth Fund III indicates investor confidence in the region despite challenging market conditions.
View Source
Bessemer closes $350 million India-only fund to boost play
Economic Times
·
5m ago
Medial
Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) has launched its second India-focused fund with $350 million, targeting startups in AI, SaaS, fintech, digital health, consumer brands, and cybersecurity. The fund, capped at this amount despite being oversubscribed, follows BVP's first India fund of $220 million. Investments will range from $5 million to $40 million for early-stage startups, supporting growth stages. BVP's Indian operations have backed over 80 startups, including successful names like BigBasket and PharmEasy.
View Source
B Capital closes second Opportunities fund at $750 million
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
B Capital, the global investment firm founded by Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin, has closed its second Opportunities fund at $750 million. The fund received participation from existing and new investors, including private and public pensions, family offices, high-net worth individuals, and sovereign wealth funds. The fund will primarily make follow-on investments in late-stage portfolio companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and climate tech. B Capital aims to support startups across North America and Asia. Additionally, a small portion of the fund will be invested in new opportunities.
View Source
Africa-focused PE firm Alta Semper set to rope in returning LP for second fund
VCCircle
·
1y ago
Medial
Africa-focused private equity firm Alta Semper is set to secure a commitment from a global financial institution for its second fund, the Alta Semper Growth Fund II. With a target of $150 million, the firm primarily invests in mid-segment growth companies in the healthcare and consumer goods sectors in Africa. The London-based firm aims to attract returning limited partners (LPs) for this new fund.
View Source
South Africa’s Maia Capital closes debut fund at one-third of initial aim
VCCircle
·
1y ago
Medial
Maia Capital Partners, a mezzanine investment firm based in South Africa, has successfully closed its first debt vehicle, the Debt Impact Fund I, after four years. The fund raised $53 million, one-third of its initial target, from South African pension funds. Maia Capital aims to make impact investments in local companies.
View Source
South African PE firm Summit Africa onboards returning LP for second fund
VCCircle
·
5m ago
Medial
Summit Africa, a South African alternative investment firm supporting SMEs, has introduced its second private equity investment fund, aiming for a $135-million target corpus. This new fund, known as Summit Private Equity Fund II (SPEF II), includes the participation of a returning limited partner. Summit Africa, headquartered in Johannesburg, is focusing on scaling its investment operations with this new venture, building on prior successful engagements in the sector.
View Source
South Africa's Ascension Capital Partners strikes second bet from $83 mn fund
VCCircle
·
8m ago
Medial
Ascension Capital Partners, a South Africa-based private equity firm, has made its second investment from its $83 million fund. The firm recently acquired Consumer Profile Bureau (CPB), a payment profile hosting credit bureau. Ascension Capital Partners focuses on supporting mid-sized, high-growth businesses in South Africa.
View Source
Trackers
Active Indian VC’s
OG Capital
Email
With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...
Accel Partners
Email
Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...
Blume
Email
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...
Access All Trackers
Startup Showcase Winners
June 2025
Buddy
Helping your parents when you are miles away
BiteStop
The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve
Bloomer
The next generation E-commerce platform
Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase
Top Users
Trending News on Medial
Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.
Go to Medial App
Not Now
Know everything that’s happening in the startup ecosystem, first.
Enable Notifications?
No, thanks
Count me in
