Vincent le Guennou attracts another institutional investor for Africa50’s infrastructure fund
The Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) alumnus is on the verge of achieving a double whammy with its €500 million target.
02/03/2023 at 18h45, by Africa Business+
The first closing was expected in the second half of 2022, with commitment from a significant player. According to Africa Business+ sources, the directors’ agenda has a meeting scheduled for next April with, among other things, an investment in the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund on the agenda.
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