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SIFEM Commits $15 Million to Ninety One’s Africa Credit Opportunities Fund 3
Swiss development finance institution, SIFEM, has committed $15 million to the first close of Ninety One’s Africa Credit Opportunities Fund 3, which targets a total fundraising of $500 million.
This initiative aims to channel private credit investments into businesses across Africa and other emerging markets.
Managed by responsAbility Investments, SIFEM will serve as an anchor investor, providing critical support to high-growth companies on the continent.
The fund is designed to bolster medium-sized enterprises, contributing to economic resilience, job creation, and sustainable development.
The first close saw participation from notable strategic partners, including the International Finance Corporation and British International Investment as anchor investors.
Standard Bank of South Africa also joined as a credit provider, reinforcing the fund’s financial foundation.
Anthony Mwangi Njoroge, Principal and Co-Head of Africa Fund of Funds at responsAbility, emphasized the transformative potential of the investment.
“This underscores SIFEM’s strong commitment to promoting sustainable development in Africa. By providing essential capital to medium-sized enterprises, we contribute to strengthening economic resilience, creating quality jobs, and supporting businesses that advance both social progress and environmental sustainability,” he stated.
The partnership between SIFEM and responsAbility reflects a shared vision of fostering impactful investments across Africa’s emerging markets, ensuring long-term benefits for businesses and communities alike.
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