Cygnum Capital has won two awards at the 15th Private Equity Africa Awards, held in London on 10 November 2026: Private Credit House of the Year and Deal of the Year (Credit).

The recognition reflects Cygnum Capital’s continued growth as a leading Africa-focused investment manager and its track record in originating, structuring and deploying private capital across the continent.

The Deal of the Year (Credit) award was presented for the Africa Go Green Fund’s (AGG) investment in NewGas Cylinder Bottling in Ghana. AGG provided a US$18.7 million syndicated senior debt facility, alongside the Spark+ Africa Fund, to finance the development of a large-scale LPG bottling plant in Tema and the procurement of LPG cylinders.

The investment will expand access to cleaner cooking solutions in Ghana, supporting the transition away from traditional cooking fuels while demonstrating how tailored private credit can finance essential infrastructure in African markets.

With more than US$1.5 billion in assets under management, Cygnum Capital manages a diversified portfolio of investment funds, predominantly focused on private credit, alongside a venture capital fund. The firm invests across renewable energy, energy efficiency, agriculture, financial institutions and other sectors with significant growth and investment needs across Africa.

Winning both Private Credit House of the Year and Deal of the Year (Credit) underscores Cygnum Capital’s ability to originate and execute complex transactions across markets, sectors and financing structures, combining rigorous investment discipline with tangible economic and development outcomes.

Cygnum Capital remains focused on scaling its investment activities, mobilising institutional capital and deploying it into opportunities that can deliver compelling financial returns while supporting sustainable economic growth across Africa.

We thank Private Equity Africa for the recognition, and our investors, partners and portfolio companies for their continued trust and collaboration.