France’s development agency that promotes private investment in developing countries.
WIOCC Group secures additional $65 million, marking its third raise in 2025
WIOCC Group secured $65 million in debt financing from a consortium of development finance institutions and investors. The latest financing round brings WIOCC's total fundraising activity in 2025 to three rounds.
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.
Accion Ventures Secures $61.6 Million Fund to Boost African Fintech Startups Amid Silicon Valley’s Declining Interest
Accion Ventures announced the final close of its new fund at $61.6 million. The investor pool includes Dutch bank FMO, France’s Proparco, and the Ford Foundation.
Disruptech Ventures Gears Up for Next Chapter with AI, Ecosystem Synergies, and Strategic Growth
Disruptech Ventures is preparing to accelerate its impact in 2025 and 2026 with a focus on AI and cross-sector collaborations. The fund has invested in 21 early-stage startups and has a capital deployment of about two-thirds of its $36 million fund.
Kenyan Startup Badili Secures US$400,000 for Refurbished Electronics
Badili secured a US$400,000 debt facility from Proparco to support its refurbished electronics initiative. The startup operates in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, focusing on the resale of used or damaged mobile phones.
