African private equity managers seeking funding from the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) face reduced commitments following UK government pressure to change its investment model. more
Tag Archives: CDC
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EMPEA launches African PE council
The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) has launched a think-tank of senior African private equity professionals to support its activities in the African space. more
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ECP III closes at $613m
Africa Focused, Buyout, Central, East, Expansion, Funds, North, Pan Africa, Regions, South, Sub Sahara, WestEmerging Capital Partners (ECP) Africa Fund III has reached its final close at $613million, making it one of the largest Africa-focused funds raised this year. more
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GEF fund in $84m first close
The GEF Africa Sustainable Forestry Fund (GASFF), a sub-Saharan Africa sustainable forestry fund managed by US-based Global Environment Fund (GEF), has reached its first closing at $84million. more
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CDC appoints Zambian entrepreneur as director
CDC has appointed Zambian entrepreneur Valentine Chitalu as a non-executive director, as it rolls out a five-year plan to commit 50% of new investments to the sub-Saharan Africa region. more
