May Industry News

01 May 2026

 

A collection of news across the African private equity and venture capital industry

Apis Partners closes Fund III at US$1.23bn

Apis Partners, a private equity firm investing in tech-enabled businesses in financial infrastructure and services, has announced the final close of Apis Global Growth Fund III and Apis Growth Markets Fund III (collectively Fund III). The funds raised combined commitments of $1.23 billion, excluding co-investments. This is more than double its predecessor, Apis Growth Fund II, which closed at $563 million.

Source: Africa Private Equity News

Bellatrix Investment Managers launches the Ndjaba Seed Fund

Namibia-based Bellatrix Investment Managers has launched the Ndjaba Seed Fund, a early-stage vehicle aimed at supporting businesses across Southern Africa.

Source: Africa Private Equity News

Edge Growth Ventures backs Siyanqoba

Siyanqobangamandla Engineering Services (Siyanqoba), a 100% black woman-owned and managed engineering company based in eMalahleni, has recently been awarded a significant investment by the Abadali Fund, a Black Business Growth Fund which forms part of the Abadali Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP). This is a South African economic inclusion initiative by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in partnership with J.P. Morgan, and is managed by Edge Growth Ventures. 

Source: Edge Growth

Ninety One backs sustainable aviation fuel project

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), managed by Ninety One, today announced a senior secured loan of $40 million to support the development of Egypt’s first sustainable aviation fuel production facility.

Source: Africa Private Equity News