Tag Archives: IFC

IFC hires from Soros

Jan 11, 2019

People

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has brought in Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF) investment associate Mwewa Kapotwe. He has been named investment officer. He leaves … Watch nowmore →
IFC in tech deal with 5 investors

Dec 07, 2018

Deals, Technology

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has backed a $6 million equity investment in Kobo360, a technology-based logistics company in Nigeria. The development financier is financing … Watch nowmore →
11 investors club on Africa platform

Nov 23, 2018

Financial Services, Other Headlines

Eleven private equity firms have clubbed on an early-stage business accelerator, L’Afrique Excelle, which will back early stage companies across Francophone Africa. The financial details … Watch nowmore →
IFC approves TLcom deal

Nov 19, 2018

Deals, Technology

International Finance Corporation (IFC) has backed a $10 million investment into Kenya-based technology-focused food distributor Twiga Foods. TLcom Capital is co-leading the transaction. The deal … Watch nowmore →
IFC adds 8 Africa funds

Oct 19, 2018

Analysis

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) backed eight private equity funds with an Africa focus in the latest financial year ending June 2018 – with commitments … Watch nowmore →