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Finance

04 December

Turkey Development Fund makes third LP commitment from new fund-of-funds

Turkey Development Fund (TDF), a state-backed investment platform that invests in tech and tech-focused ventures and ...

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Turkey Development Fund makes third LP commitment from new fund-of-funds
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African PE firm AIIM set to onboard offshore LP for new energy transition fund

Infrastructure

04 December

African PE firm AIIM set to onboard offshore LP for new energy transition fund

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To expand regional exposure, may bring pro rata model to MENA: KBW Ventures’ Tolani

Finance

02 December

To expand regional exposure, may bring pro rata model to MENA: KBW Ventures’ Tolani

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BlueFive Capital's new insurance arm bags first acquisition, buys Saudi firm

Finance

01 December

BlueFive Capital's new insurance arm bags first acquisition, buys Saudi firm

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African PE firm Mediterrania Capital secures new LP commitment for Fund IV

Finance

27 November

African PE firm Mediterrania Capital secures new LP commitment for Fund IV

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MENA Digest: Saudi proptech Mnzil, UAE’s Mastiska, Revibe lead startup funding

TMT

28 November

MENA Digest: Saudi proptech Mnzil, UAE’s Mastiska, Revibe lead startup funding

Candi Solar gets IFC backing for India, South Africa expansion

Infrastructure

28 November

Candi Solar gets IFC backing for India, South Africa expansion

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Moroccan PE firm CDG Invest Growth set to bet on beverage company

Consumer

24 November

Moroccan PE firm CDG Invest Growth set to bet on beverage company

Uber seeks Turkish blessing to buy Getir Food from Mubadala

TMT

24 November

Uber seeks Turkish blessing to buy Getir Food from Mubadala

MENA Digest: Saudi startup Ghanem, UAE’s Kingpin, 4 others get early-stage funding

TMT

21 November

MENA Digest: Saudi startup Ghanem, UAE’s Kingpin, 4 others get early-stage funding

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South African PE Growth Capital Partners set to close a bolt-on buy in industrials

Manufacturing

20 November

South African PE Growth Capital Partners set to close a bolt-on buy in industrials

US, Saudi Arabia tout new business deals at investment forum

General

20 November

US, Saudi Arabia tout new business deals at investment forum

LP Corner

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Nigerian VC firm Ventures Platform marks first close of second pan-African fund
06 November

Nigerian VC firm Ventures Platform marks first close of second pan-African fund

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Helios brings offshore LP on board for new flagship Africa PE fund
30 October

Helios brings offshore LP on board for new flagship Africa PE fund

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TLG Capital taps Swiss LP for new credit fund to move towards final close
16 October

TLG Capital taps Swiss LP for new credit fund to move towards final close

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Egyptian PE Tanmiya set to onboard European LP for second fund
09 October

Egyptian PE Tanmiya set to onboard European LP for second fund

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Janus Henderson onboards Saudi sovereign investor for MENA private credit fund
03 October

Janus Henderson onboards Saudi sovereign investor for MENA private credit fund

UAE-based VC Iliad Partners onboards Greek banks for second close of $50 mn fund
30 September

UAE-based VC Iliad Partners onboards Greek banks for second close of $50 mn fund

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Cautious LPs prompt MENA VC managers to sharpen exit plans: DFDF
24 September

Cautious LPs prompt MENA VC managers to sharpen exit plans: DFDF

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Saudi multi-asset investor Jadwa Investment onboards another sovereign LP for PE fund
23 September

Saudi multi-asset investor Jadwa Investment onboards another sovereign LP for PE fund

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Saudi Arabia's RVC strikes second LP bet of 2025, backs US fintech fund
11 September

Saudi Arabia's RVC strikes second LP bet of 2025, backs US fintech fund

VC firm VentureSouq marks final close of second fintech fund
10 September

VC firm VentureSouq marks final close of second fintech fund

International

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South African PE firm Sana Partners set to acquire irrigation equipment maker
19 November

South African PE firm Sana Partners set to acquire irrigation equipment maker

Saudi developer wants to sell Trump hotel tokens to US retail investors
19 November

Saudi developer wants to sell Trump hotel tokens to US retail investors

Dubai hookah maker AIR to go public in US via $1.75 bn SPAC deal
10 November

Dubai hookah maker AIR to go public in US via $1.75 bn SPAC deal

MENA Digest: Logexa, Squadio, Najeeb AI, Velents get funding; BRKZ raises debt
31 October

MENA Digest: Logexa, Squadio, Najeeb AI, Velents get funding; BRKZ raises debt

Goldman Sachs in talks for $10 bn mandate from Kuwait's wealth fund: Report
28 October

Goldman Sachs in talks for $10 bn mandate from Kuwait's wealth fund: Report

MENA Digest: Property Finder, Qashio ink M&As; Nine startups get funding
25 October

MENA Digest: Property Finder, Qashio ink M&As; Nine startups get funding

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Morocco’s Valoris adding textile firm to debut PE fund’s portfolio
23 October

Morocco’s Valoris adding textile firm to debut PE fund’s portfolio

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African PE firm Metier likely to acquire significant minority stake in logistics firm
22 October

African PE firm Metier likely to acquire significant minority stake in logistics firm

Goldman Sachs sets up private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia
22 October

Goldman Sachs sets up private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia

Cerebras aims to deploy AI infrastructure for massive Stargate UAE data centre hub
13 October

Cerebras aims to deploy AI infrastructure for massive Stargate UAE data centre hub

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DPI, Verod-backed Pan African Towers set to acquire Nigerian firm
30 January

DPI, Verod-backed Pan African Towers set to acquire Nigerian firm

Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth to buy 60% in Hellenic as CVC Capital partially exits
28 January

Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth to buy 60% in Hellenic as CVC Capital partially exits

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Flashback 2024: How startup funding fared in MENA region
27 December

Flashback 2024: How startup funding fared in MENA region

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UAE's Shorooq identifies six emerging themes for investment
28 January

UAE's Shorooq identifies six emerging themes for investment

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Turkish PE Mediterra monetises nine-year-old bet on elevator control systems maker
24 January

Turkish PE Mediterra monetises nine-year-old bet on elevator control systems maker

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VC firm 500 Global rolls out new MENA-focused fund
23 January

VC firm 500 Global rolls out new MENA-focused fund

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Women-focused African PE Aruwa Capital to bet on footwear company
22 January

Women-focused African PE Aruwa Capital to bet on footwear company

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Actis ropes in key financial backer for $350 mn Egypt energy deal
21 January

Actis ropes in key financial backer for $350 mn Egypt energy deal

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Alta Semper hires BII executive to lead MENA operations
20 January

Alta Semper hires BII executive to lead MENA operations

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