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Orios closes fourth fund below target, onboards key government LP
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Orios Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, completed the final close of its fourth fund but at a lower corpus than initially targeted. Known for investing in companies like Country Delight and ixigo, the firm has onboarded a key government Limited Partner (LP) to support the fund. Led by founder and managing partner Rehan Yar Khan, this development signifies strategic adjustments in fund management to adapt to current financial landscapes.
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Beco Capital onboards another Saudi LP for fourth venture capital fund
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Beco Capital, a UAE-based venture capital firm with assets around $500 million, has added a Saudi state-owned firm as a limited partner to its fourth fund. This new fund aims to support early-stage tech startups in the Gulf region. Headquartered in Dubai, Beco Capital has previously invested in over 50 startups, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology sector.
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Saudi VC Vision Ventures onboards Jordanian LP for second fund
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8m ago
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Saudi venture capital firm, Vision Ventures, has secured a limited partner commitment from Jordan's Innovative Startups and Small and Medium Enterprises Fund (ISSF) for its second fund, Saqr Fund II. ISSF, backed by the World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, has committed $5m to the $90m target fund to invest in Jordanian startups. Vision Ventures has already started deploying capital from Saqr Fund II, with investments including full-stack inventory management platform for the retail industry, Rewaa. Vision Ventures focuses on sectors such as fintech, SaaS, cybersecurity, and infrastructure technologies.
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UAE's Beco Capital onboards institutional LP for fourth fund
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UAE venture capital firm, Beco Capital, has announced the addition of a Saudi Arabian limited partner for its fourth investment fund. With assets totaling approximately $500 million, Beco Capital focuses on supporting early-stage technology startups in the Gulf region. Since its inception in 2012, the Dubai-based firm has invested in over 50 startups. The move to include a Saudi Arabian limited partner will likely bring additional resources and expertise to further support the growth of tech startups in the region.
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South African PE firm Summit Africa onboards returning LP for second fund
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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.
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Africa-focused PE firm DPI onboards returning LP for fourth fund
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Development Partners International (DPI), an Africa-focused private equity firm managing assets and co-investments exceeding $3 billion, has engaged a returning European limited partner for its largest upcoming PE fund in Africa. With its headquarters in London, DPI has secured significant investment for this fourth outing, marking a substantial milestone in their ongoing expansion strategy across the African continent. This move reflects a strong endorsement of DPI's investment approach and the growth potential in Africa.
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AIIM closes pan-Africa Infra Fund IV with oversubscription
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1y ago
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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.
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PharmEasy backer Orios Venture returns INR 300 Cr to investors from fund I
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1y ago
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Early-stage venture capital firm Orios Venture Partners has returned INR 300 Cr from Fund I to investors, including Battery Smart, Karbon, and Mobikwik. The fund focused on marketplaces, D2C, and healthtech sectors. Orios plans to solidify its position with significant returns in 2024 and 2025. The firm is currently investing from its fourth fund and is optimistic about opportunities for startups in India, especially in B2B, SaaS, EVs, climatetech, and hardware. Orios was involved in the troubled car servicing startup, GoMechanic, and saw two former managing partners step down in 2022.
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Gulf PE firm Aliph Capital closes debut fund 20% below target
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Aliph Capital, a UAE-based private equity firm led by Huda Al-Lawati, closed its debut fund at $200 million, 20% below its $250 million target, amidst a tough fundraising environment. The fund has backing from entities like ADQ, Saudi Venture Capital, and Jada Fund of Funds. Aliph plans to invest in 8-10 mid-sized companies primarily in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, focusing on sectors like consumer, education, energy, and logistics. Two investments include The Pet Shop and Sanipex Group.
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Athera Venture Partners gets local LP for fourth VC fund
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Early-stage venture capital firm, Athera Venture Partners, has added HDFC Asset Management Company’s Select AIF Fund of Funds-I scheme as a key domestic limited partner for its fourth fund. Athera is currently raising INR 900 crore ($106 million) for the fund and plans to invest in tech-focused startups in areas such as consumer internet, enterprise software, AI, and other emerging technologies. The firm aims to make the final close of the fund in 2025 and has already invested in six startups from the fund, including Ati Motors, Terra, Hyperbots, CynLr, Billion Hearts, and ClickPost.
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Orios Onboards Former Omidyar Executive Madhav Tandan As A Senior Partner
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1y ago
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Content writer and curation expert with 11+ years of investing experience, Tandan oversaw investments in various companies. After working as an investment director at Omidyar, he co-founded Escape Velocity in 2022. Orios Venture Partners has delayed closing its third fund, now expected to be closed by December 2024.
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