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XSML backs Starz-kin
XSML has invested an undisclosed amount into Starz-kin, a consumer goods retailer based in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Summit in $26m Jumia deal
Denham Capital commits $200m to Pangea
Denham Capital has committed $200million to an African mining exploration platform to be established by South Africa-based Pangea Exploration. Pangea will look at opportunities across a broad range of
RMB & PACH in $32.6m Denny Mushrooms MBO
RMB Ventures and Pan African Capital Holdings (PACH) have backed the $32.6million (R263.5 million) management buyout (MBO) of South Africa-based agribusiness Denny Mushrooms. The investors have bought the company
TLG Capital backs Sierra Leone dialysis company
TLG Capital is working on plans to invest in a medical dialysis company in Sierra Leone. The name of the company has not been disclosed. The early-stage deal currently
BGL backs Nigerian shipping deal
BGL Private Equity is reportedly working on plans to back a ship building deal in Nigeria. Nkrah Investment, a Nigerian marine services company, Indian ship-builder ABG Shipyard and the
Satya et al. back O3b
Satya Capital has partnered with Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Sofina to join existing investors in providing $230m in new equity investment to emerging markets focused
Fanisi bolsters Kenya’s Elris
East African venture investor Fanisi Capital has reportedly invested Sh124 million in Kenyan telecommunications services company, Elris Communications Services. The investor has injected the capital though its $55m Fanisi
Standard Chartered PE backs Lodestone Brands
Standard Chartered Private Equity has invested an undisclosed amount in Lodestone Brands, a South African consumer goods company. The deal is understood to as part of an estimated R1
Inspired Evolution funds wind farm
Inspired Evolution has committed R146m ($20m) to South African wind farm, Red Cap Kouga Wind Farm, for a 26% stake. The private equity investor has backed the farm through
