Silverbacks Holdings and ImpactHER Invest in Next-Gen Fashion Powerhouses via Afreximbank platform

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Silverbacks Holdings and ImpactHER made a joint strategic investment in two African fashion brands, Vanhu Vamwe and The Rad Black Kids. The companies sell internationally, earn in foreign currencies, and use culturally rooted brand stories to scale into global retail channels. The investment came through Afreximbank’s CANEX platform, which highlights creative-economy ventures across Africa. The deal adds to Silverbacks’ growing fashion portfolio and reinforces its focus on export-oriented, tech-enabled businesses.

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Date September 17, 2025 Announcement date
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Investors African Export-Import Bank Lead investors
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Company http://www.theradblackkids.com Funded company

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