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Ninety One Secures $260 Million in First Close of Africa-Focused Credit Fund
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Ninety One Secures $260 Million in First Close of Africa-Focused Credit Fund

Ninety One, a leading investment firm, has announced the first close of its third Africa and emerging markets-focused credit opportunities strategy, securing $260 million in commitments.
The fund, known as ACO Fund 3, has received support from prominent international institutions, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment, and the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM).
Standard Bank of South Africa serves as the credit provider for the initiative.
ACO Fund 3 is designed to provide private credit investments to market-leading companies and infrastructure projects across Africa and other emerging markets, aiming to deliver competitive returns for investors.
Nathaniel Micklem, co-head of Ninety One Emerging Market Alternative Credit, expressed enthusiasm for the fund’s launch.
“Along with our partners, we are very excited to be launching our 19th emerging markets private credit fund. The strategy has a long history of supporting growth and infrastructure companies across Africa and other emerging markets,” he said.
He also highlighted the ACO strategy’s strong performance record, stating it has consistently outperformed public and private credit benchmarks while contributing to the development of capital markets in its target regions.
Kalina B. Miller, IFC’s financial institutions group regional industry manager for Southern Africa, emphasized the fund’s potential impact on economic growth.
“This milestone marks a significant step in our commitment to fostering private sector-led growth and job creation across Sub-Saharan Africa,” she said.
ACO Fund 3 is poised to strengthen private sector growth and infrastructure development across emerging markets, further solidifying Ninety One’s reputation as a key player in alternative credit strategies.
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