London’s new IPO rules could unlock Africa’s next global giants

When Airtel Africa listed in London in June 2019, it raised nearly $700 million and successfully entered the FTSE 100 within two years. Helios Towers followed soon after, securing a $364 million IPO and joining the FTSE 250 within just two months. These examples show the scale, pace, and visibility African companies can achieve when they tap global capital markets.

Yet for Africa’s new…