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Lighthouse Funds Reaches USD475m Close for Fund IV
Lighthouse Funds reached a USD475m close for its fourth fund focused on consumer and healthcare sectors in India. The vehicle closed 30% above its target. Read More
Kibo Invest and Openspace Lead USD27.3m Series B for Singapore’s Ampd Energy
Kibo Invest and Openspace led a USD27.3m Series B for Ampd Energy, a Singapore-based manufacturer of battery energy storage systems for heavy industries, with follow-on from MTR Lab, Taronga Ventures and 2150. Read More
India’s Niva Bupa Raises ~USD117.5m Pre-IPO Round from Temasek, A91, Amansa Group and Others
India-based health insurance company Niva Bupa raised a INR9.9b (~USD117.5m) pre-IPO round from Temasek, A91 Partners, Amansa Group and others. Read More
Euromena Exits North African Pharmaceutical Firm and Moroccan Retail Holding
The Euromena Funds fully exited a pharmaceutical firm in North Africa and Retail Holding, a Morocco-based retail group, via a sale to Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion and IFC. Read More
Warburg Pincus Invests USD125m in Brazil’s Contabilizei
Warburg Pincus invested USD125m in Contabilizei, a Brazil-based accounting firm focused on small businesses and self-employed professionals. Read More
Actis To Aquire India’s Vindhyachal Expressway for ~USD92.3m
Actis agreed to fully acquire Vindhyachal Expressway, an India-based toll road, for INR7.75b (~USD92.3m). Read More
Metier Invests in South Africa’s Blinkwater Meule
Metier invested in Blinkwater Meule, a South Africa-based vertically integrated maize meal producer and retailer. Read More
3TS Capital Partners-backed Catalyst Romania Exits Romania’s 123FormBuilder
3TS Capital Partners‘ affiliate Catalyst Romania fully exited 123FormBuilder, a Romania-based online form builder, via a sale to Kiteworks. Read More
African Capital Alliance Exits Nigeria’s Filmouse Cinema to Trivos
African Capital Alliance agreed to fully exit Nigeria-based movie theater chain Filmouse Cinema via a sale to Trivos Film and Media. Read More
EBRD Venture Capital Leads USD22m Series B+ for Egypt’s Paymob
EBRD Venture Capital led a USD22m Series B+ for Paymob, an Egypt-based digital payment solutions provider, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst, PayPal Ventures, Helios Digital Ventures, BII, FMO and others. Read More
TVM Capital Healthcare Invests in Human Longevity
TVM Capital Healthcare invested in Human Longevity, a global health intelligence company expanding to Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia. Read More
L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in Latvia’s Stenders
L Catterton acquired a majority stake in Stenders, a Latvia-based bath and body care company. Read More