LeapFrog takes stake in Ghana’s Fidelity Bank as Amethis exits
The pan-African private equity firm has exited the Ghanaian institution it joined in 2014.
23/08/2021 at 09h12, by Africa Business+
After several weeks of waiting for approval from the Ghanaian authorities, Amethis has finally been given the green light to sell its stake in Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited to LeapFrog Investments, an impact investment fund that has raised more than $2 billion since its inception in 2017.
Recommended articles
Bank
09/06/2022 at 15h57, by Africa Business+
Fidelity Bank’s Julian Opuni in talks with IFC for a $50m facility
The Ghanaian bank, which welcomed AfricInvest into its fold in 2020, is looking to deepen its relationship...
Private Equity
02/05/2022 at 17h22, by Africa Business+
Stephane Sapor leaves Amethis to join Kenyan firm Admaius Capital Partners
The new company, chaired by Donald Kaberuka, manages a pan-African fund set to raise $250 million.
Private Equity
24/02/2022 at 17h18, by Africa Business+
Amethis, SPE Capital and EBRD await takeover of GlobalCorp
The trio awaits the COMESA regulator’s response to finalise the transaction with Ezdehar and KfW.
Industry
15/02/2022 at 09h53, by Africa Business+
Recapitalising Côte d’Ivoire’s SIBM to grow a regional presence: the inside story
With the Côte d’Ivorian Khady Kone-Dicoh at the helm, the investment fund Amethis will take a minority...
Advisory
13/09/2021 at 15h57, by Africa Business+
Deana d’Almeida from CMS advises Sodigaz on entry of AIIM fund
According to Jeune Afrique Business+, the Sodigaz APC group, a Burkinabe gas distribution specialist,...
Health
07/09/2021 at 14h56, by Africa Business+
Avacare set to take off in French-speaking Africa with help from Amethis
The South African healthcare group, present in 25 countries, 17 on the continent, will rely on its new...