Lucas Kranck and Daniel Owino draw IFC and FMO to Ascent Capital Africa’s second fund
The Kenyan private equity firm continues its financing round to reach a closing of $120 million.
06/01/2021 at 19h03, by Africa Business+
Named Ascent Rift Valley Fund II, the fund was expected to reach an interim closing of $80-100 million by the end of 2020.
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