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IFC Invests in New Private Equity Fund Targeting Financial Inclusion Startups in Africa and Asia
IFC announced an investment in a new fund by Apis Partners LLP, a private equity firm, to help innovative mid-cap financial service providers expand and boost financial inclusion among individuals and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Africa, South Asia,
Read MoreIFC Invests $50 Million into LeapFrog Emerging Market Private Equity Fund
IFC announced an investment in a new fund by LeapFrog Investments, one of the largest private equity groups dedicated to impact investing in emerging markets, to improve fast-growing health and financial services firms’ access to growth capital and support job
Read MoreWorld Bank’s IFC Launches New Venture Capital Platform to Invest in Tech Startups
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a new US$225 million venture capital platform to invest in early stage companies in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan. According to the IFC, these regions collectively received less than two percent
Read MoreIFC Launches DigiLab Finance to Boost Tech Adoption Among African Banks
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) launched its DigiLab Finance training and support programme to increase financial inclusion as well as support the digital transformation of financial institutions across Africa and the Middle East. DigiLab Finance is a capacity building programme
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