Indian food delivery giant Swiggy has once again revised its IPO valuation, bringing it down to $11.3 billion—25% lower than its initial target of $15 billion—as global and domestic market turbulence continues to weigh on investor sentiment. Sources close to the deal told Reuters on Sunday that the $1.4 billion IPO will be India’s second-largest […]
ACWA Power, a global leader in water desalination and a pioneer in green energy, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa’s renewable energy growth with its latest milestone in South Africa. The company announced that its Redstone Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, located in the Northern Cape province, has successfully reached an operational capacity of […]
Kenyan President William Ruto is calling on private investors to significantly scale up geothermal energy exploration, emphasizing the vast, largely untapped potential of this renewable resource in the country. Currently, only 10 percent of Kenya’s geothermal reserves have been explored, presenting a substantial opportunity for expansion, both for the nation’s economy and for sustainable energy […]
General Catalyst, the global investment and transformation firm, has closed its largest-ever fund, amassing over €7.5 billion. This landmark fund aims to support ambitious entrepreneurs while tackling urgent global challenges, setting a new standard in venture capital by transcending traditional models. With an expanded capital base, General Catalyst will allocate funds to high-potential ventures across […]
South Africa-based e-commerce logistics startup Pargo has taken a significant step toward becoming a dominant force in African logistics by expanding into the Egyptian market. The expansion follows a successful $4 million funding round led by 3Capital Ventures, alongside investors such as Endeavor, SAAD Investment Holdings, and UW Ventures. Established in 2014 by co-founders Derk […]
Kenyan electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BasiGo has successfully closed a $42 million funding round aimed at scaling its electric bus operations across East Africa. The funding round was led by Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, signaling a significant step forward in the region’s transition towards clean energy transportation. The funding comprises $24 […]
Saudi Arabia has successfully raised nearly SAR 8 billion (approximately $2.08 billion) through its latest multi-tranche sukuk offering, demonstrating the kingdom’s commitment to diversifying its funding sources and tapping into Islamic finance markets. The issuance, part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to leverage sukuk (Islamic bonds) as a tool for capital generation, was denominated in […]
The United States has reinforced its commitment to Zambia by approving a substantial $458 million grant aimed at enhancing Zambia’s agricultural infrastructure and market access. This investment is being made under the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and is aligned with the larger regional efforts to develop the Lobito Corridor, a strategic transportation and trade […]
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya are set to benefit from a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cybersecurity measures. In a collaborative effort between Safaricom, Cloudflare, and East African systems integrator Copy Cat, these businesses will gain access to affordable and advanced cybersecurity services tailored to their specific needs. The importance of this […]
In a significant move to further strengthen its market position, Flexential, a leading provider of secure and scalable data center solutions, has announced a major strategic investment from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP). This substantial investment, which is also supported by the continued backing of GI Partners, marks a pivotal moment in Flexential’s growth trajectory, […]
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