TPG ventures into African market with purchase of $47.5m stake in telco Cellulant

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

By Josh Mines

Private equity group TPG has announced its first venture into the African market as its Rise Fund acquired a stake in telco firm Cellulant.

TPG will buy a $47.5m stake in the digital payments provider, which reaches around 40 million people over 11 African countries.

The Rise Fund is making the investment alongside Endeavor Catalyst, Satya Capital, Velocity Capital & Progression Africa.

Source: City A.M. (link opens in a new window)

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