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• IFC in O3b deal

  Oct 09, 2015

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  Deals, News

  The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is mulling over plans to back emerging markets focused satellite communications services company, O3b Networks’s $458million expansion plans. Satya Capital … Watch nowmore →

• Ascent closes 33% above target

  Oct 09, 2015

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  Funds

  Ascent Capital Africa has exceeded its target on the fundraising of the Ascent Rift Valley Fund (ARVF) by 33%. The manager has closed the fund … Watch nowmore →

• Dutch LP mulls XSML fund

  Oct 07, 2015

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  Funds

  XSML is set to receive a commitment from a Netherlands-based LP to its  African Rivers Fund (ARF). The Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) is working … Watch nowmore →

• Blackstone’s Black Rhino in $1.6bn deal

  Oct 07, 2015

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  Deals, Early Stage, Energy, Infrastructure

  Blackstone’s African focused energy development portfolio company Black Rhino backed a $1.6 billion deal to create an infrastructure development company, Black Rhino and Mining Oil & … Watch nowmore →

• IFC commits $209m to Africa funds

  Oct 07, 2015

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  Funds, LP News

  The International Finance Corporation (IFC) committed $209.6 million to Africa-focused funds, in the year ending June 2015, almost double the $105 million invested in the … Watch nowmore →