E3 Capital and Lion's Head Global Partners announce a first close for the E3 Low Carbon Economy Fund for Africa ("E3LCEF"). The early-stage venture fund will focus on investing in next-generation low-carbon entrepreneurs in Africa scaling new technologies and business models

The ALCB Fund has invested XOF 6.1 billion (USD 10 million) in CRRH-UEMOA (Caisse Régionale de Refinancement Hypothecaire de l’UEMOA) bond issuance of XOF 36 billion (UDS 60 million). This marks a follow-on investment in the issuer after two previous investments.

The ALCB Fund has re-invested MZN 200million (USD 3.1 million) in Bayport Financial Services Mozambique. The bond issuance is for a tenor of three years with a coupon rate of 22%, a follow-on to the Fund’s previous investments in 2018 and 2019

Lion’s Head is proud to announce the mobilisation of a landmark $12.1 million (ZAR 222,604,000) for South Africa’s power sector.

Lion’s Head Group (“Lion’s Head”)-managed fund, the Facility for Energy Inclusion (“FEI”), provided EUR 7.5m of debt to SolarX, a leading West-African C&I player with a strong focus and expertise in the Sahel region.

Lion’s Head Group-managed fund, the Facility for Energy Inclusion (“FEI”), arranged EUR 28.3m of additional debt for Camusat’s energy services company (“ESCO”), AktivCo. FEI acted as lead arranger. The total committed debt amounts to EUR 88.5m.

We are pleased to announce that FEI Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (FEI-OGEF) and Mirova SunFunder have closed a USD 16 million syndicated debt facility to support BioLite’s expansion in Africa.

On October 17th, 2022, Lion’s Head Global Partners managed fund, the Facility for Energy Inclusion (“FEI”), completed its first bond financing to provide a EUR 7.0 million bridge facility to Camusat’s energy services company(“ESCO”), AktivCo.

The UK Government’s pioneering MOBILIST programme aims to mobilise institutional capital for emerging and frontier economies through listed product structures. The programme provides anchor capital for innovative listed structures and strategies, offers technical assistance to br

UK-based power company Bboxx has has consolidated its market leading position by acquiring West Africa-based solar energy provider PEG Africa. PEG Africa is one of the largest providers of distributed energy in West Africa and one of the continent’s fastest-growing companies.

Jordan issued on Wednesday 8th June $650 million of Eurobonds at 7.75% that were oversubscribed more than three times. Central Bank Governor Adel al-Sharkas said the high demand was testimony to strong investor confidence in the country's fiscal and monetary policy.

The Republic of Angola has successfully issued a new 10-year US$1.75bn 8.75% Eurobond coupled with a strategic Liability Management exercise in which it partially repurchased short-dated, high coupon Eurobonds (Angola 9.5% 2025) via a tender offer. 

We are delighted to announce that the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI) will act as the sole lender for a EUR 11.0 million senior debt facility for Innovent Senegal, a wholly owned subsidiary of InnoVent SAS, which owns and operates a 20MW solar pv power plant in Sakal.

As part of our extensive CSR programme, Lion's Head Global Partners recently supported AfriTech XYZ and Do it Now Now HQ by sponsoring and mentoring the finalists of AfriTech’s Innovation Prize to support clean energy start-ups to grow more quickly

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Angola’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to “B-“ from “CCC”, with Stable outlook. Lion’s Head Global Partners acts as the International Financial Advisor to the Republic of Angola

EAV has announced a partnership with Lion’s Head Global Partners for its second Africa-focused venture capital fund, investing in clean-tech, new generation climate (resource) efficient businesses, and other related B2B and B2C businesses.

Lion's Head Global Partners is supporting the fight against gender-based violence through our CSR programme with a donation for the procurement of a toll-free line for the WARIF 24 hour confidential helpline.

Moody’s Investors Service raised Angola’s credit rating for the first time. The country’s Eurobonds gained. The credit assessor upgraded its assessment of Africa’s second-largest oil producer by one level to B3 from Caa1

It is with great pleasure we announce that Lion's Head Global Partners has been nominated for the African Banker Awards 2021 in the category Deal of the Year Award - Energy. This was for FEI Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (OGEF's) US$4 million loan to Bboxx RDC

Lion's Head Global Partners, in collaboration with Particip GmbH and @ADE have completed the Feasibility Study on Options for Strengthening the Future European Financial Architecture for Development on behalf of the European Commission.

Lion's Head Global Partners is proud to be supporting the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. for their Phase 3 pivotal trial of R21, a new vaccine developed against plasmodium falciparum by the Jenner Institute, Oxford. This vaccine showed a 77% efficacy in its Phase 2 trial.

With COVID-19 infections rising faster in India than in any other major country, DIVOC Health are working 24/7 on the front-line, now processing in excess of 1,500 samples per day. Last month DIVOC opened a new laboratory in Ghaziabad.

Africa GreenCo have announced the launch of a competitive procurement process to select a 10-40 MW solar PV pilot project in Zambia from which GreenCo will purchase renewable energy under its transformative business model. Lion's Head act as financial advisors to Africa GreenCo.

FEI-OGEF has participated in a USD 11 million syndicated debt facility to SunCulture, a solar irrigation company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, to scale up renewable energy installations at smallholder farms and households. FEI-OGEF is managed by Lion's Head Global Partners.

Lion's Head Global Partners is pleased to announce our selection as a counterparty to the African Development Bank Group's COVID Off-Grid Recovery Platform. The platform will support energy access companies commercialising and deploying decentralised renewable energy solutions

The ALCB Fund features as a case study in FSD Africa's Impact Report. FSDA work to reduce poverty by strengthening Africa’s financial markets. The fund supports the development of African capital markets through local currency bond issues – including in fragile states.

The ALCB Fund is proud to announce an investment in Enda Tamweel, a Tunisian microfinance institution. This transaction marks the Fund’s first investment in North Africa.

The African Development Bank has emerged as Development Finance Institution of the Year at the 2020 African Solar Industry Solar Award (AFSIA). For this award, the focus was on our dedicated energy access fund, Facility for Energy Inclusion Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (FEI-OGEF)

Following an initial review, DFC has been retained by Lepidico to commence detailed due diligence in order to determine whether the Karibib Phase 1 Project in Namibia qualifies for DFC debt financing. Lion's Head is financial advisor to Lepidico to securing financing for Phase 1.

On 18 September, Indian specialist diagnostic company, DIVOC Laboratories (DIVOC), secured NABL certification and ICMR permission to offer COVID-19 testing. Lion's Head Global Partners provided advisory services for the establishment of DIVOC as part of its COVID action plan

Republic of Angola announced this week that the IMF successfully completed the 3rd Review of the EFF arrangement for Angola, allowing further disbursement of funds to help Angola recover from the C-19 pandemic. Lion's Head acts as the International Financial Advisor to Angola

Lion's Head Global Partners were proud to support the Jordanian Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of Jordan, in issuing a double-tranche Eurobond at $500 million at 4.95% over five-year maturity and $1.25 billion at 5.85% over 10-year maturity.

Lion's Head Global Partners is pleased to act as financial advisor to emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen Limited, who recently signed an agreement with Total for the joint marketing and distribution of liquefied natural gas

African Development Bank Group president Akinwumi Adesina speaks about the impact of the C-19 crisis on African economies

Lion's Head Global Partners is proud to have been supporting the World Health Organization and European Investment Bank (EIB) #covid19 #staysafe #lhgp #lionsheadglobalpartners #africabusiness #innovat

Great to see the Kingdom of Jordan has been successful in establishing a Project Preparation Development Facility #ppp #infrastructure #jordan #infrastructureprojects #amman #greeninfrastructure #privatesector #uae #lhgp #capacitybuilding #projectplanning

African Development Bank Group and SA Taxi, a vertically integrated minibus taxi platform, recently signed a $100 million loan agreement to support the firm’s growing strategy to empower taxi operator #investment #accesstofinance #financialinclusion #impactinvestment