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Africa-focused DPI eyes $4 bn AUM with new PE fund; taps returning LP

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VCCircle · 7m ago

Africa-focused DPI eyes $4 bn AUM with new PE fund; taps returning LP

Development Partners International (DPI), an Africa-focused private equity firm managing over $3 billion in assets, is in the process of raising its fourth fund, aiming to be the largest private equity fund on the continent. Based in London, DPI is likely to secure participation from a returning limited partner. The firm is currently investing its resources to enhance its asset management capabilities to reach a target of $4 billion in assets under management.

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Another returning LP looks to sign bigger cheque for SPE Capital’s Africa fund

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