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Press release: Bamboo Capital Partners exits from Mibanco, Latin America’s largest microfinance provider
Bamboo’s investment in Mibanco via its Financial Inclusion Fund I (FIF I) is Bamboo’s most significant investment to date. Following the investment, which made Bamboo the largest minority shareholder, the firm held a seat at Mibanco’s board where it provided strategic input and guidance throughout the investment period.
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- Press release
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- Investing
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- Latin America
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NRD Foundation Supports Jibu with First Philanthropic Pledge
The foundation was inspired by Aziz Hashim, the successful multi-unit franchisee that created a franchise-focused private equity firm NRD Capital, to support social entrepreneurs and job growth around the world. The first focus for the foundation is Africa, where NRD Capital already has investments.
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- Entrepreneurship, Investing, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Swiss PE Partners Group launches debut impact fund with $1b hard cap
“In terms of size of investments, in line with typical PG deal sizes, it would be a $100 million to $1 billion total equity cheque from Partners Group – managed funds and/or a $200 million to $2 billion enterprise value. PG LIFE will invest alongside other Partners Group funds,” a spokesperson from the private equity firm told DEALSTREETASIA.
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- Investing
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TPG Seals Record $2 Billion for Fund Co-Led by Bono
The fund, which TPG raised in about seven months, surpassed its $1.5 billion target and hit its $2 billion hard cap, or the maximum amount of outside capital allowed by its agreement with investors. TPG employees plan to commit additional money before a final close.
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- Investing