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Kholo Capital Lends R275M ($17M) in Mezzanine Debt to South Africa's DCC Holdings
The South African mezzanine debt manager deploys roughly 20% of its flagship fund to optimize the ICT distributor's balance sheet, refinance existing debt, and drive Southern African expansion.
Kuunda Completes $5M Secondary Share Sale Led by E4E Africa to Provide Early Backer Liquidity
The South African B2B digital lending infrastructure provider unlocks liquidity for early investors as existing backers expand their equity stakes following $4.4B in total credit disbursements.
IFC and BlueOrchard Launch $2B Private Debt Vehicle to Expand Institutional Credit Across Emerging Markets
The World Bank Group's private-sector arm partners with Schroders-owned impact manager BlueOrchard to mobilize long-term private capital, anchored by a $300M commitment from Japan's Tokio Marine Group.
Commercial EV Startup Everlectric Exits Vumela Fund
The South African fleet-as-a-service provider completes its venture debt facility cycle with Edge Growth, preparing to secure a larger institutional asset-backed financing facility for national expansion.
Woolworths Secures Regulatory Approval to Acquire 100% of Longtime Fresh Food Supplier In2food Holdings
South Africa's Competition Tribunal grants unconditional clearance for the retail giant to acquire its key manufacturing partner, consolidating an R5B+ annual fresh supply chain ecosystem.
South African Travel Tech Platform LekkeSlaap Acquired by Investor Consortium as Founders Exit
Bellair Road Investment Partners, Janic Capital, family offices, and Investec back CEO Frans Joubert and the executive team to drive technology investment and regional expansion across Southern Africa.
NYSE-Listed Andersen Acquires South African Investment Bank Merchantec
The purchase of the Johannesburg-based advisory firm marks Andersen Group’s debut investment banking footprint in South Africa, anchored alongside acquisitions in Italy and the Netherlands.
South African Telecom Ilitha Secures $30M Debt Facility From Absa to Scale Township Fibre
The R500 million funding from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking will accelerate the deployment of uncapped prepaid broadband across underserved peri-urban communities.
Infinite Partners Closes Second PE Fund at $170M, Exceeding Target
The Black-owned South African private equity manager wrapped up fundraising for Core Equity Fund II at R2.8 billion, driven by local pension funds, insurers, and banks.
Sanlam Moves to Take Santam Private in $1.2 Billion Minority Buyout
Offering R505 per share, a 26.6% premium, Sanlam Life seeks to acquire the remaining 37.3% interest in South Africa’s largest short-term insurer through a scheme of arrangement.
RMB Ventures Acquires MoreCorp as Old Mutual Private Equity Exits After a Decade
The secondary private equity buyout sees Rand Merchant Bank's investment arm acquire the golf and cycling retail group following a ten-year holding period during which company turnover tripled.