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helios v fund targets african tech growth with major dfi backing

Helios Investment Partners has secured backing from the European Investment Bank and is in talks with the International Finance Corporation for its Helios V fund, targeting $750 million to invest in Africa's tech sector. The fund will focus on digital infrastructure, fintech, tech-enabled services, and essential consumer goods, with an average investment size of $70–80 million. Committed to ESG principles, Helios V aims to allocate at least 30% of its portfolio to gender-equal companies, highlighting the growing interest in Africa's private equity landscape.

helios v fund targets african tech growth with major dfi backing

Helios Investment Partners has secured backing from the European Investment Bank and is in talks with the International Finance Corporation for its Helios V fund, targeting $750 million to invest in Africa's tech sector. The fund will focus on digital infrastructure, fintech, tech-enabled services, and essential consumer goods, with an average investment size of $70–80 million. Committed to ESG principles, Helios V aims to allocate at least 30% of its portfolio to gender-equal companies, highlighting the growing interest in Africa's private equity landscape.

EIB invests 75 million dollars in Helios Fund V for African growth

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced a $75 million investment in Helios Fund V, managed by Helios Investment Partners, the largest Africa-focused private investment firm. This fund will target sectors such as digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled business services, aligning with the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package.EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle emphasized the partnership's potential to support socially responsible enterprises in Africa, while South Africa's Deputy Minister of Finance, David Masondo, highlighted the investment's role in enhancing capital markets and driving inclusive growth across the continent.

bnpparibas and eib partner to unlock 8 billion for wind energy investments

BNP Paribas has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments across the EU, supporting the transition to net zero and enhancing the competitiveness of Europe’s renewable energy sector. The EIB's €500 million counter-guarantee will enable BNP Paribas to establish a €1 billion portfolio of bank guarantees, unlocking key investments for new wind farm projects and supply chain efficiency. This initiative aligns with the European Wind Power Package and aims to support the production of 32 GW of the 117 GW needed for the EU to achieve its renewable energy goals by 2030.
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