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• 1k1v backs RedSun

  Feb 05, 2015

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  Agriculture, Deals, Expansion

  One Thousand & One Voices (1k1v) has invested an undisclosed amount into South Africa-based agriculture production company RedSun Dried Fruit & Nuts. The new financing … Watch nowmore →

• IFC mulls African Rivers Fund commitment

  Jan 30, 2015

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  Funds

  The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is working on plans to invest up to $10 million in African Rivers Fund (ARF), the sophomore vehicle created  by … Watch nowmore →

• Abraaj Africa crosses $900m

  Jan 30, 2015

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  Funds

  Abraaj has attracted over $900 million for its third Africa-focused vehicle, sailing past its $800 million original target. The fund, which is expected to close … Watch nowmore →

• Rocket launches tech fund

  Jan 30, 2015

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  EM Funds, Funds, Other Headlines, Technology

  Rocket Internet has launched Rocket Emerging Markets (EM) Internet Fund to invest in early-stage internet-based companies across emerging markets. The vehicle is looking for about … Watch nowmore →

• FMO backs Orb Africa

  Jan 28, 2015

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  Deals, Energy, Expansion

  The Netherlands Development Finance Company, FMO, has invested $2 million worth of equity in Orb Africa, a Kenya-based renewable energy provider. The new funding will … Watch nowmore →