Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has teamed up with US billionaire investors to back a $500 million Africa-focused fund.
The investors, Alterra Capital Partners, an Africa-focused private equity firm, has ambitious plans to raise up to $500 million in the coming months and has already secured $140 million in its initial closing.
The firm’s investment strategy is centred around critical sectors, including telecommunications, technology, logistics, healthcare, consumer services, and retail.
The firm has invested approximately $1 billion across 23 companies in Africa, indicating a significant track record in the region.