Private capital investment activity across GPCA’s markets remained strong by historical standards in 2022, with fund managers deploying USD208b. Overall deal value declined 22% from 2021, yet 2022 was still the second-highest on record. The drop-off over the course of 2022 was concentrated in late-stage VC and growth PE rounds,… Read More
Overview GPCA’s annual Trends in Global Tech report traces venture capital flows across Africa, India, China, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Amidst a global tech correction, market volatility and geopolitical headwinds, overall VC investment fell by 33% from 2021’s record high, but startups… Read More
The latest edition of the DFI Directory is now available exclusively to GPCA Members. An on-going collaboration with the GPCA DFI Council, the DFI Directory provides a quick and comprehensive resource for GPCA Members seeking sources of capital and a greater understanding of… Read More
The purpose of this article is to initiate communication between multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions (‘’DFIs”) and private equity fund managers (“FMs”) that seek to attract DFI funding for investments in countries within the mandate of DFIs. This is with the intention of equipping FMs with an upfront understanding… Read More
General Atlantic reached a USD3.5b final close for its inaugural BeyondNetZero fund, which invests in climate-focused companies alongside General Atlantic’s flagship funds. Read more… Read More
Climate Fund Managers reached a USD855m second close for Climate Investor Two (CI2), a blended finance vehicle focused on water, sanitation and oceans infrastructure projects in emerging markets. CI2 reached a USD675m first close in November 2021 and is targeting USD1b. Read More… Read More
LeapFrog Investments led a USD70m Series D extension round for Sun King, a US-based provider of pay-as-you-go solar energy systems in Africa and Asia. Sun King raised USD260m for its Series D in April. Read More… Read More
Beyond Capital Ventures reached a final close for its venture capital fund, which is focused on India- and East Africa-based early-stage companies in sectors including healthcare, climate adaptation and fintech. Read More… Read More
The Rohatyn Group agreed to acquire South Africa-based alternative asset manager Ethos Private Equity. Read more… Read More
Alcazar Energy Partners II, a fund focused on utility-scale renewable energy projects in emerging markets, reached a USD337m first close. The vehicle, which has a USD500m final target, received commitments from EBRD, EIB, Allianz Global Investors, IFC, AIIB, DEG, Proparco and FMO. Read more… Read More
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