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Bharti Airtel’s Africa unit set to bag a big cheque from offshore investor

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Bharti Airtel’s Africa unit set to bag a big cheque from offshore investor

Airtel Africa, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, is expected to receive $200 million in fresh capital from an existing offshore investor. The funds will primarily be raised through debt and will provide financial support to the second-largest telecom operator in Africa. Airtel Africa is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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Africa-focussed Acumen gets cheque from for new renewable energy fund

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Africa-focussed Acumen gets cheque from for new renewable energy fund

- Acumen, an impact investor in Africa, is set to receive funding for its renewable energy fund. - The investment commitment is expected to come from a global financial institution. - Acumen focuses on supporting social enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. - The New York-based organization has invested in over 215 companies to date. - The renewable energy fund aims to provide access to clean and affordable energy in underserved areas. - The funding will help accelerate the growth of renewable energy initiatives in Africa.

DPI-owned Solevo set to get funding from another offshore investor

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VCCircle · 6m ago

DPI-owned Solevo set to get funding from another offshore investor

Solevo Holding BV, operating across eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and owned by Development Partners International, is set to receive funding from an offshore investor. Headquartered in Geneva, Solevo distributes specialty chemicals and farm inputs in western and central Africa. This investment underscores the growing interest in Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural supply sector, highlighting the region's expanding demand for advanced agricultural products and investment opportunities in specialty chemicals distribution.

AIIM gets fatter cheque from returning LP for new pan-Africa fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

AIIM gets fatter cheque from returning LP for new pan-Africa fund

AIIM, the infrastructure asset manager in Africa, has received a significant investment from a European institutional investor for its fourth pan-African fund. The private equity firm has gained support from a returning limited partner, German development finance institution Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG). The investment will contribute to the growth of AIIM's fund, aimed at infrastructure development across Africa.

Bharti Airtel block deal: Rs 8,485 crore worth shares change hands; what telecom operator says

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Business Today · 6m ago

Bharti Airtel block deal: Rs 8,485 crore worth shares change hands; what telecom operator says

Bharti Airtel witnessed a Rs 8,485 crore block deal, with Indian Continent Investment Limited selling a 0.84% stake in the company. Bharti Telecom Limited bought 24% of these shares, reinforcing its control. Bharti Airtel’s shares slightly declined, despite positive quarterly results reflecting increased revenue and Ebitda. The company aims to lower capex and increase investments in sectors like data centers and broadband. Analysts remain optimistic, recommending a buy with a target price of Rs 1,990.

AfricInvest set to get cheque from returning LP for SME fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

AfricInvest set to get cheque from returning LP for SME fund

AfricInvest, a pan-African private equity investment platform, is poised to secure funding from a returning European institutional investor for its small and medium enterprise (SME) fund. With a portfolio of over 200 companies in 35 countries and more than $2 billion raised across 21 funds, AfricInvest focuses on investing in SMEs across Africa.

Airtel’s Africa arm raising additional capital from overseas investor

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Airtel’s Africa arm raising additional capital from overseas investor

Airtel Africa, a division of India's Bharti Airtel Ltd, plans to secure up to $100 million in debt capital from a notable international investor. This funding aims to bolster its operations in Kenya and Rwanda, two rapidly growing economies in Africa. The strategic financial infusion is intended to support Airtel Africa's expansion efforts, leveraging the robust economic growth in these regions to enhance the company's presence and market share.

Mediterrania Capital gets additional cheque from existing LP for fourth fund

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Mediterrania Capital gets additional cheque from existing LP for fourth fund

Mediterrania Capital Partners, an Africa-focused private equity firm with $800 million in assets, is obtaining an additional €15 million ($15.5 million) from an existing limited partner for its fourth mid-cap fund. The Malta-based firm manages a portfolio of nine companies, highlighting its strong investor relationships and ongoing growth in the African market through strategic investments.

AfricInvest set to get cheque from returning LP for SME fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

AfricInvest set to get cheque from returning LP for SME fund

AfricInvest, a pan-African private equity investment platform, is expected to secure funding from a returning European institutional investor for its small and medium enterprises (SME) fund. With a portfolio of over 200 companies in 35 countries, AfricInvest has raised over $2 billion across 21 funds. The new investment will support its efforts in promoting and growing SMEs in Africa.

Sub-Saharan Africa-focused private debt fund REGMIFA to get another cheque

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Sub-Saharan Africa-focused private debt fund REGMIFA to get another cheque

REGMIFA, a private debt fund focused on micro, small, and medium enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa, is set to receive further funding from a development finance institution. REGMIFA, based in Geneva, specializes in providing private debt funding in local currencies to support small businesses in the region.

Darwinbox-backer Endiya Partners taps offshore LP for latest fund

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Darwinbox-backer Endiya Partners taps offshore LP for latest fund

Early-stage investor Endiya Partners is set to receive a limited partner contribution from an offshore investor for its third venture capital fund. This comes as the company, known for backing startups like Darwinbox and Kissht, raised its third investment vehicle earlier this year with a target to secure funding. Further details about the offshore LP and the exact amount of contributions remain undisclosed.

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