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Ethos pauses healthcare fundraise over pricing concerns – exclusive
The firm had been seeking $250m for the vehicle and was expecting to hold a first close in the second quarter of last year.
Danish pensions seed $740m sustainable development fund
The Danish SDG Investment Fund will invest in companies focused on renewables, water, financial services and agribusiness.
CDC to expand partnerships and co-investments with ex-Stan Chart hire
Stephen Priestley will lead a team in developing permanent capital vehicles and sunset funds focused on Africa and South Asia investments.
Investors venture into Africa’s start-up scene
More 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
DPI sees opportunities all over Africa
Runa Alam, co-founding partner and CEO of Development Partners International, tells us what is on the minds of African investors.
Actis on why cash isn’t making a comeback
For Actis, fintech isn’t the most exciting investment opportunity in emerging markets – emerging markets are the most exciting opportunity in fintech, says partner Ali Mazanderani.
Abraaj dismantling expected to begin in December
Colony Capital’s acquisition of the firm’s LatAm business is the most progressed of the sales processes underway for Abraaj funds, according to documents seen by PEI.
LeapFrog taps ex-Axa chief for impact leadership council – exclusive
Henri de Castries – who led the €1.4trn French insurance giant from 2000 to 2016 – will provide the firm’s board with new relationships and strategic guidance.
Africa ‘far ahead’ in ESG
Buttressed by a hefty proportion of capital and expertise provided by development finance institutions, African GPs are a force for sustainable change.
Where to eat, drink and raise capital in Johannesburg
The main LPs to meet? The most jaw-dropping view? Tanya van Lill, chief executive of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, gives the lowdown for first-time visitors.
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