American PE targets energy projects with Sh5.5bn fund

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American private equity fund Everstrong Capital wants to raise Sh5.5 billion ($50 million) from institutional investors targeting infrastructure projects in Kenya and Africa.

The fund dubbed the Kenya Infrastructure Fund will focus on energy, water, ICT, transport and healthcare sectors, and is targeting projects within three years of financial close.

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