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The venture capital ecosystem is still reeling from President Donald Trump’s unleashing of global tariffs, which sent shockwaves through the global economic system. That’s sparking fears of another funding chill that resembles

Ashley Lewis, managing partner, DPI Venture Capital Development Partners International (DPI), an Africa-focused private equity firm that manages assets and co-investments worth over $3 billion across three investment vehicles, has forayed into

The news Development Partners International (DPI), a UK-based private equity firm, has taken over the management of Egypt’s $105 million Nclude Fund as it expands into venture capital. Originally established in March

West Africa retained its status as the continent’s most active region, accounting for 23% of total deal volume, with Nigeria alone responsible for 16%. The so-called “Big Four” markets—Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and

With almost €60m (£52m) already raised, it is no surprise that the European Union-backed indie investment scheme The Together Fund has been making headlines. Launched by The European Producers Club (EPC) former

Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are tax efficient, UK closed-ended collective investment schemes designed to provide capital for small expanding companies, and income in the form of dividend distributions and/or capital gains for

Paris-based venture capital firm AXA Venture Partners has completed a management buyout from AXA and rebranded as Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP). Founded in 2016, the VC firm will now operate as an

Despite a 22 per cent year-on-year decline in deals value and 28 per cent drop in volume, Nigeria led the African continent with 16 per cent of the total $3.6 billion Venture

Matt Miller, a longtime partner at Sequoia Capital, is making waves in the VC world once again. After departing the legendary US venture capital firm in late 2023, Miller is now raising