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South Africa's Ascension Capital Partners strikes second bet from $83 mn fund
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8m ago
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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.
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UK PE firm Apis Partners marks sixth full exit from debut fund
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1y ago
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Apis Partners, a UK-based private equity firm, has fully exited its investment in a South African payments platform through a strategic sale. This marks the sixth full exit for the firm from its debut fund. Apis Partners focuses on backing growth stage financial services and financial infrastructure businesses. The London-headquartered firm successfully monetized its six-year-old investment in South Africa's largest payments platform.
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Saudi multi-asset investor Artal Capital strikes second bet from maiden PE fund
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11m ago
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Saudi investment firm Artal Capital, with over $600 million in managed assets, has made its second investment from its $133 million private equity fund. The growth-focused fund is supported by Jada Fund-of-Funds and managed by Artal Capital, based in Riyadh. Previously known as Value Partners Company, Artal Capital is an independent investment management firm licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority.
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Asia Partners raises $474 mn for second PE fund
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1y ago
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Singapore-based private equity firm, Asia Partners, has raised $474 million for its second fund, with new investor, International Finance Corp (IFC) from the World Bank joining the round. The fund focuses on investments in the Southeast Asian tech sector. Returning investors include the International Development Finance Corp, Financial Investments Corp, Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, and Generation Capital. This second fund brings Asia Partners' total assets under management to $1 billion.
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RPSG Capital Ventures raises $66 mn for second fund
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1y ago
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RPSG Capital Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on consumer companies, has raised INR 550 crore (approximately $66 million) for its second fund. The fund, anchored by RPSG Group, received commitments from domestic limited partners including family offices, HNIs, and industry executives in the consumer sector. RPSG Capital Ventures aims to invest in new-age consumer businesses with strong unit economics, differentiated positioning, and robust teams. The firm has already made investments from its second fund, including in petcare startup Supertails and direct-to-consumer oral care brand Perfora.
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Pepsi bottler Varun Beverages to acquire South African firm for $159 mn
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1y ago
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Pepsi bottler Varun Beverages is set to acquire South African company, The Beverage Company, for $159 million. This deal will give Varun Beverages access to Africa's largest market. The Beverage Company is involved in bottling and distributing PepsiCo-branded non-alcoholic beverages in South Africa, as well as other countries in the region. Varun Beverages has the option to accept co-investment from a major equity fund. The deal is expected to close by July 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. Additionally, Varun Beverages has signed an MOU to establish a manufacturing plant in Jharkhand, India.
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Asia Partners raises $474 mn for second PE fund
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1y ago
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Singapore-based private equity firm, Asia Partners, has raised $474 million for its second fund. The firm focuses on investing in Southeast Asian tech companies. New investor, the International Finance Corp, joined the fund, along with returning investors such as the International Development Finance Corp and Financial Investments Corp from the US, Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft from Germany, and Generation Capital from Canada. Asia Partners' assets under management now total $1 billion. The firm's portfolio includes ShopBack and Carsome, according to its website.
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GEF Capital extends additional debt to existing portfolio bet
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1y ago
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GEF Capital, a Mumbai-based private equity firm, has extended additional debt from its South Asia Growth Fund to Gurugram-based SaaS company 3SC. The $4 million fund infusion will be used by 3SC to enhance its AI/technology capabilities and expand operations globally, with a focus on its Indian supply chain and logistics operations. The investment will also be channelled towards product and technology development, as well as global market expansion. GEF Capital has previously invested in companies such as Premier Energies, Electra EV, and Hero Motors in South Asia.
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GEF Capital to set new returns record as PE bet turns into $475 mn goldmine
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11m ago
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Private equity firm GEF Capital Partners from the US is expected to achieve record returns with a $475 million profit. The firm, which focuses on clean energy investments, was spun out of the Global Environment Fund five years ago. GEF Capital is currently raising a new fund with an India-focused mandate. This successful investment marks one of the highest returns in the alternative investment management industry. The firm initially invested $24 million in the project.
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South Africa’s Maia Capital closes debut fund at one-third of initial aim
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1y ago
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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.
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African PE firm Admaius Capital Partners strikes third bet from debut fund
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1y ago
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Admaius Capital Partners, an African private equity firm, has made its third investment from its debut fund, Virunga Africa Fund I. The Rwanda-based firm has invested in an Egyptian pharmaceutical company, marking another deployment from its $250 million fund. Admaius Capital Partners focuses on investments across Africa and has offices in Kigali, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Cairo. The firm aims to support and grow businesses across the continent through its strategic investments.
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