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AfricInvest secures up to €25m from CDCThe commitment comes shortly after AfricInvest held a first close of more than €154m for its third fund
- Exclusive: Actis expands RI team
The firm has hired Shami Nissan, formerly of PwC, as a director in London
- DFIs tap India opportunities
CDC has become the latest DFI to invest in India, backing e-commerce business Jabong
- ACE half-way to €300m target(2)
The French firm launched its third aerospace-focused vehicle in late January in a bid to support the country’s high-tech SMEs and prepare the sector for further internationalisation.
- Actis collects at least $745.5m for fourth fund
The emerging markets specialist is targeting $3.5bn for its Actis Global 4, which will invest in mid-market deals in Asia, Latin America and Africa.
- ACE half-way to €300m target
The French firm launched its third aerospace-focused vehicle in late January in a bid to support the country’s high-tech SMEs and prepare the sector for further internationalisation.
- Actis exits DFCU
The sale of Uganda’s fifth largest bank, which started as a DFI to become a fully-fledged corporate and retail lender, values the company at nearly $100m.
- RDIF bolsters international advisory board
The three high-profile appointments, which include the president of China Investment Corporation and the CEO of Qatar Investment Authority, come as Russia’s sovereign wealth fund continues to forge partnerships with international institutions to source co-investment opportunities.
- CDC, Abraaj back Indian hospital expansion
The UK development finance institution has partnered Abraaj to back healthcare chain Rainbow Hospitals.
- Tech drives VC resurgence as Alven launches fund
Alven Capital has begun marketing its latest fund with a €100m target. The fundraising follows strong returns for some VCs, including Advent Venture Partners, driven largely by burgeoning valuations in the technology sector.