By securing a sustainability-linked credit facility arranged by a syndicate of international banks, Helios Investment Partners has taken a major step in its support to private companies active in Africa which promote climate action and environmental sustainability.
The Reed Smith team advising on the deal was led by partners Maccailein Campbell and Leon Stephenson, with support from associates Odes-Clara Leguet, Eleanor Jack and Emily Clarke, and trainee Alix Fortun.
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About Helios Climate
Helios Climate is Africa’s premier climate-focused investment platform. It operates the Helios CLEAR Fund, which seeks to deliver both high climate impact in Africa and attractive long-term investment returns. Bridging the gap between infrastructure finance and conventional private equity, the fund invests in climate-focused growth businesses, seeking to scale and accelerate green growth in Africa, protect livelihoods from the effects of climate change and support Africa’s contribution to global net zero goals. The fund is advised by Helios Investment Partners, the largest Africa-focused investment firm.