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EAAIF Raises $325 Million to Support Infrastructure Projects in Africa and Asia
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), managed by Ninety One, has raised $325 million in new debt financing to support essential infrastructure development across Africa and Asia.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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European DFIs Commit $80 Million to BluePeak’s Pan-African Private Credit Fund
The fund is dedicated to providing growth capital to mid-sized businesses across Africa, prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) best practices and measurable impact.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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FinDev Canada Commits €20 Million to Amethis Fund III to Support Mid-Sized Enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa
"FinDev Canada’s commitment will enable Amethis Fund III to provide much-needed long-term financing to enterprises, which play a significant role in supporting regional economic development. . ."
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa Looks to Unleash Local Capital as US Drives Global Uncertainty
While private capital from angel investors has played a vital role in helping to build the foundation of Africa’s startup investment space, it has been heavily reliant on international funds once the startups need venture capital.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BluePeak Private Capital Set to Raise $250 Million for African Private Credit Fund
African businesses are increasingly looking to private credit for funding as banks are tightening their lending due to current global economic conditions.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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PWC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey: Nigerian Perspective
This year's survey reveals a compelling narrative of Nigerian CEOs making strategic decisions to reinvent their businesses.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Actis Raises US $1.7 Billion for Second Long Life Infrastructure Fund
"The Actis long life infrastructure strategy invests into brownfield infrastructure assets across growth markets in Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa."
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- Global
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Microsoft to Source 18 Million Tonnes of Nature-Based Carbon Removal Credits in New Agreement with Rubicon Carbon
The new agreement will accelerate Microsoft’s already substantial lead as the largest corporate buyer of carbon removal credits globally.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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- climate change, decarbonization, ESG, forests
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