Day: March 17, 2026
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Aqua-Spark Secures $48 Million First Close for Africa Aquaculture Fund Targeting Sustainable Food Systems
Aqua-Spark has secured an initial $48 million for its Aqua-Spark Africa fund, marking the first funding milestone for an investment vehicle designed to support the growth of sustainable aquaculture across sub-Saharan Africa.
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IFC Proposes $20 Million Commitment to Lightrock’s New Africa-Focused Fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced plans to invest up to $20 million in the Lightrock Africa Fund II (LRAF II), a new private equity vehicle focused on backing high-growth companies across Africa.
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EIB Global Commits €40 Million to Speedinvest Fund Targeting African Tech Startups
EIB Global has committed €40 million to a Speedinvest-managed fund that will invest in African technology startups across key and emerging markets.