British International Investment is the UK's development finance institution, investing in sustainable businesses.
Ventures Platform Raises $64M for Series A-Focused Fund
Ventures Platform has secured $64 million for its second investment fund. The fund aims for a final close of $75 million.
Ventures Platform Secures $64M to Power Africa’s Next Tech Wave
Ventures Platform announced a $64 million first close for its second fund, VP Pan-African Fund II. The fund aims for a final close of $75 million to deepen early-stage investments across Africa.
IHS Towers completes $274.5 million sale of Rwanda operations to Paradigm Tower Ventures
IHS Holding Limited completed the sale of IHS Rwanda Limited to Paradigm Tower Ventures for $274.5 million. The transaction includes 100% of IHS Rwanda’s operations, comprising approximately 1,467 telecommunication tower sites.
Acumen raises $246M to scale clean energy in Africa
Acumen raised $246.5 million for the Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) initiative. The H2R initiative aims to expand clean energy access to 70 million people in sub-Saharan Africa.
AI-powered agritech Babban Gona raises $7.5 million in debt from British International Investment
Babban Gona raised $7.5 million from British International Investment to support smallholder farmers. The company uses AI to provide end-to-end services including credit, training, and market access.
