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India's Lighthouse closes third fund as market heats upThe firm has raised $230m for India 2020 Fund III which received backing from investors including the International Finance Corporation, CDC Group and DEG.
China’s Legend Capital plots 'strategic' fund for large-ticket LPs – exclusiveThe firm is also raising capital for its eighth flagship fund and second healthcare fund, targeting more than $1bn for both vehicles.
CDC to expand partnerships and co-investments with ex-Stan Chart hireStephen Priestley will lead a team in developing permanent capital vehicles and sunset funds focused on Africa and South Asia investments.
AfricInvest to climb deal food chain, enter South Africa – updatedThe Tunisia-headquartered firm will target around $500m for AfricInvest Fund IV, according to a source with knowledge of the fund.
CDC Group approves $51m commitmentThe London-based finance institution has backed four South Asia focused funds.
Investors venture into Africa’s start-up sceneMore capital than ever is flowing to the continent’s entrepreneurs. With venture capital deal sizes increasing and international VCs joining local counterparts, is African VC reaching critical mass? Vicky Meek reports
Novastar Ventures raises $72.5mThe Nairobi-based fund manager expands its remit to West Africa.
Africa special: currency risk is the biggest concern for LPsCDC, South Suez and 57 Stars discuss the risks – and returns – of investing in Africa.
CPPIB hires Rede origination head – exclusiveDushy Sivanithy is joining Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s private equity funds team in London, PEI has learned.
Actis eyes double fund launch by year-end – exclusiveThe growth markets manager is set to launch a financial services fund and its fifth Africa-focused vehicle.