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Enko Capital raises $100m for Africa private credit fund

Africa-focussed asset manager Enko Capital has secured $100m at the first close of its flagship private credit vehicle targeting mid-market companies across sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report by Bloomberg. The fund has a target size of $150m at final close and a hard cap of $200m.

Lifeline Ventures closes €400m tech fund

Finnish venture capital firm Lifeline Ventures has secured commitments totalling €400m for its sixth and largest fund to date, according to a report by Bloomberg. The fund is earmarked to back early-stage technology companies across Europe, building on Lifeline’s track-record which includes investments in stand-outs such as Supercell, Wolt, Ōura

Permira Prepares for $4bn sale of financial data firm Octus

Private equity firm Permira is preparing for a potential $4bn sale of Octus, the financial data and intelligence provider formerly known as Reorg, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

CVC-backed FineToday cancels Tokyo IPO

FineToday Holdings Co, the Japanese personal-care company backed by CVC Capital Partners, has cancelled its planned Tokyo Stock Exchange listing after assessing investor sentiment and market conditions, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Marubeni in talks to acquire Carlyle-backed TiAuto

Marubeni Corp is in advanced talks to acquire TiAuto Investments Ltd, the South African automotive retailer backed by Carlyle Inc and Old Mutual Private Equity, in a deal potentially valued at around ZAR2.6bn ($149m), according to a report by Bloomberg.

Canaccord Genuity in early talks on sale of British wealth division

Canada-based financial services group Canaccord Genuity is in early discussions with potential bidders – including private-equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Advent International – regarding the possible sale of its UK-based wealth-management business Canaccord Wealth, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter.

Apollo-backed Aeromexico Targets $314m IPO

Grupo Aeromexico SAB and its shareholders, including Apollo Global Management, are seeking to raise up to $314m through a combination of a long-awaited initial public offering and a private placement, over three years after the airline emerged from bankruptcy, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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