Africa’s private-capital community gathered recently to reflect on the continent’s renewed economic energy and the shifting shape of investment across its markets. The discussion brought together leading voices in African private equity and debt. Franklin Amoo of Baylis Emerging Markets, Abdelaziz Abdel Nabi of Catalyst Partners Egypt, Sihle Gumede of Sanari Capital, Gbenga Ben Hassan of Argentil Capital Management, and Edmund Higenbottam of Verdant Capital. Between them, their experience spans digital infrastructure, financial inclusion, mezzanine finance, and frontier-market investing offering a window into Africa’s increasingly diverse and sophisticated investment ecosystem. After a challenging few years, Africa’s private capital markets entered […]
Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (VCHF), through its Technical Assistance Facility, is proud to have supported UsPlus Limited (UsPlus) in advancing its commitment to gender inclusion by identifying and engaging women-led businesses that can benefit from its innovative invoice discounting and working capital solutions. KfW, on behalf of The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (“BMZ”) has provided a technical assistance facility (“TAF”) in relation to the investment of KfW in VCHF. UsPlus, a specialist SME finance provider in South Africa, continues to play a pivotal role in driving inclusive economic development through its Social Bond Framework. Central to […]
This prestigious annual platform celebrates the outstanding achievements and innovations of fund service providers operating across the African continent. From custodians and fund administrators to legal advisors, brokers, fintech providers, and consultants, the Africa Global Funds (AGF) Awards spotlight the firms shaping the future of Africa’s financial services landscape. AGF established the Awards to recognise and generate both industry and public appreciation for the exceptional efforts and accomplishments of fund service providers covering Africa. Verdant Capital is honoured to be named SME Financier of the Year 2025, an award that celebrates institutions demonstrating excellence in supporting the growth and resilience […]
Verdant IMAP is proud to announce that it has been recognised for excellence at the Africa Global Funds (AGF) Africa Service Providers Awards 2025, winning in the category of Advisory Services: Private Equity. This award celebrates Verdant IMAP’s leadership and impact in providing world-class M&A and investment banking advisory services to private equity clients across Africa. It highlights the firm’s deep expertise in structuring and executing complex transactions, as well as its commitment to connecting global investors with high-impact opportunities that drive sustainable growth on the continent. Now in its tenth year, the AGF Africa Service Providers Awards are among […]
At Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (VCHF), we are committed to embedding gender-inclusive practices across our operations and portfolio companies. This commitment aligns with global impact frameworks such as the 2X Challenge and Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5): Gender Equality. Part of the objective of the Fund is to invest in financial institutions that, in turn, channel capital toward women-owned and women-led MSMEs, enterprises that offer products and services benefiting women and girls, and companies that champion gender equity in their workplace, supply chains, and governance structures. Our 2024 Impact Report highlights that, through our investments in portfolio companies, we […]
Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund is investing in inclusive financial institutions (“IFIs”) on a pan-African basis, particularly IFIs supporting micro and small enterprises, and focused on investments in growth stage technology-enabled IFIs. KfW, on behalf of The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (“BMZ”) has provided a technical assistance facility (“TAF”) in relation to the investment of KfW in VCHF. The TAF is managed and implemented by Verdant Capital and has a mandate to improve the performance and sustainability of existing and potential IFI investees of the Fund across key aspects (e,g,. operational, financial, environmental, and social performance) […]
Verdant Capital is pleased to provide an update on Verdant Hub, our proprietary digital platform designed to support the execution of capital raising transactions across Africa. Now fully operational, Verdant Hub has become a core part of how we manage deal execution, investor engagement, and data transparency across our mandates. The platform hosts a curated portfolio of live transactions across the continent, representing a diverse mix of clients including microfinance institutions, digital lenders, fintechs, mobility and asset financiers, energy access businesses, and structured credit vehicles. These are typically high-growth, impact-oriented financial institutions with strong market positions and a clear need […]
Verdant IMAP is pleased to announce that it acted as sole financial advisor and arranger to Ctrack Holding on the successful closing of a USD 23.4 million (ZAR 406 million) equity raise for Ctrack Holdings. The investment, led by Sanari Capital and 27four Investment Managers, both recognised leaders in South Africa’s investment space with strong B-BBEE credentials, will support Ctrack’s continued international expansion following the acquisition of Inseego’s global telematics business. The funding was secured through Sanari’s 3S Growth Fund, which contributed USD 14.4 million (ZAR 250 million), and 27four Investment Managers, which invested USD 9 million (R156 million). This […]
