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The fund has attracted backing from a diverse group of investors, including Aliko Dangote, David Rubenstein, Bill Conway, Norfund AS, Standard Bank Group Ltd., International Finance Corp., Germany’s Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft GmbH, and Allianz SE’s AfricaGrow fund.
Alterra Capital Partners plans to invest in a range of sectors across Africa, including telecommunications, technology, logistics, healthcare, consumer goods, and retail.
The firm is targeting companies that are well-positioned to benefit from Africa’s growing population and rising incomes.
The launch of Alterra Capital Partners’ Africa-focused fund is a sign of the growing interest from investors in the African continent.
Africa is home to the world’s fastest-growing population and a rapidly expanding middle class.
This is creating a growing demand for goods and services, which is attracting investment from both domestic and international investors.
Alterra Capital Partners’ fund is well-positioned to capitalize on the investment opportunities in Africa.
The firm has a team of experienced investment professionals with a deep understanding of the African market.
Alterra Capital Partners also has a strong track record of success, having generated attractive returns for investors in its previous fund.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.
Nigerian mobility fintech Moove is seeking to raise $300 million in equity funding, a move that could elevate its valuation beyond $1 billion, positioning it among Africa’s unicorn startups.
Incofin Investment Management, through the Nutritious Food Financing Facility (N3F) and in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), has invested in three food companies in East Africa: Soy Afric in Kenya, and Mkuza Chicks and Rainbow Haulage in Tanzania, to boost nutrition and food security in the region.
Sahel Capital has provided a $400,000 working capital loan to MM LEKKER through its Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), aiming to strengthen agricultural trade and smallholder farmer support in Benin.