Ezdehar Fund II: first closing imminent for Emad Barsoum
According to Africa Business+ sources, the former CEO of Wind Hella is preparing the first round of this second vehicle in November.
02/11/2021 at 17h11, by Africa Business+
Like other funds dedicated to SMEs on the continent, Ezdehar Mid-Cap Fund II Coöperatief (Ezdehar Fund II) has attracted several institutional investors. First, the European Investment Bank of Luxembourg notified its commitment, followed by the International Finance Corporation from Washington.
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