Verdant IMAP (“Verdant”) is pleased to announce that it has advised Polysmart Packaging Group (“Polysmart” or the “Company”), a leading integrated recycled food-grade and non-food-grade recycled plastic manufacturer, on the successful close of a USD 5 million strategic equity investment from an African-focused private equity investor. The transaction provides growth capital to optimise operations, enhance production efficiency, and support Polysmart’s expansion into one of Nigeria’s most advanced rPET processing platforms, further positioning Polysmart as a globally competitive circular economy platform serving both domestic and international markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ogun State, Nigeria, Polysmart has developed a rapidly […]
Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (VCHF), through its Technical Assistance Facility (TAF), supported Mogo Auto Limited (Mogo) in formalizing its environmental and social management practices through the development of policy based Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). The ESMS is based on Mogo’s Environmental and Social Policy and documents existing environmental and social practices and risk areas in a manner proportionate to the company’s activities and risk profile. This initiative demonstrates VCHF’s commitment to strengthening environmental and social risk management practices across its investee companies. KfW, on behalf of The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (“BMZ”) has provided […]
UsPlus Limited (“UsPlus”) has successfully strengthened its funding platform through a combination of new Tier 1 and Tier 2 equity (“equity”) and institutional debt funding, positioning the company to accelerate the growth of its working capital solutions for South African SMEs. The company secured a ZAR 100 million equity investment from domestic institutional investors, reinforcing its capital base and supporting the continued expansion of its receivables financing platform. This equity investment reflects strong investor confidence in UsPlus’ proven business model, robust governance, and long-term growth trajectory. Alongside the equity investment, UsPlus expanded its access to institutional debt funding, including a […]
Video Africa virtual investor conference hosted by Verdant Capital for the 7th year Verdant Capital is proud to announce the 7th annual Video Africa Virtual Investor Conference, set to take place from March 3rd to 5th, 2026. Now firmly established as one of Africa’s most influential virtual investment platforms, Video Africa connects global capital with high-growth, investment-ready financial institutions and businesses across the continent actively seeking to raise debt and equity capital. Building on the strong momentum of previous editions, the 2026 conference is designed to deliver high-impact engagement, curated deal flow, and meaningful strategic partnerships. Last year’s event convened […]
