Lightrock set to secure anchor investment for new $200m Africa fund

Two of the partners working on Africa II – Arul Thomas (left) and Ravi Sharma. Press photos/Impact Loop design
17 mars 2026
11:37
Two of the partners working on Africa II – Arul Thomas (left) and Ravi Sharma. Press photos/Impact Loop design
The private investment arm for the World Bank is set to make a $20m LP investment in Lightrock's new Africa fund, according to a recent disclosure seen by Impact Loop.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed a $20m commitment to Lightrock Africa Fund II, a new growth equity vehicle targeting between $150m and $200m in capital.

IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank, disclosed the proposed investment, which is still pending final approval, on its project portal Friday.

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