Growth Telecoms Mixed (Equity + Debt) MEGA DEAL
$150M

Rain

South Africa January 2022 Southern Africa

About this Deal

Rain raised $150M for 5G network rollout in South Africa.

Investors

Undisclosed investors

Deal Details

Amount$150M
TypeGrowth
InstrumentMixed (Equity + Debt)
SectorTelecoms
FounderMale-led
StatusClosed

Company

RA
Rain
Startup · Johannesburg

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