Fusion Landscaping and Facilities
Private Equity Round in 2024
Fusion Landscaping and Facilities, based in Brownhills, United Kingdom, specialises in professional landscaping and maintenance services for commercial properties and new build developments. Their services include landscaping, fencing, and grounds maintenance, along with ecology and arboriculture services.
Switch Telecom
Private Equity Round in 2023
Switch Telecom is a South African service provider specializing in advanced VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) networks. It offers reliable VoIP solutions tailored for both residential and business clients, including local and long-distance VoIP calls, trunking, direct dial-in services, telephone systems, and network maintenance. The company aims to deliver cost-effective fixed-line voice services to its customers across various sectors, including business, residential, reseller, and wholesale.
South African National Tutor Services
Private Equity Round in 2023
SANTS Private Higher Education Institution specializes in providing comprehensive teacher education programs. It offers a range of qualifications including a Diploma in Grade R Teaching and Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching. The institution caters to the evolving needs of the education sector by offering its courses in a distance learning format supported by online resources. SANTS is committed to addressing educational challenges such as school violence through its curriculum and support services, aiming to equip educators with the skills and knowledge necessary for fostering safe and conducive learning environments.
Manholes 4 Africa
Private Equity Round in 2023
m4a (Pty) Ltd specializes in the manufacturing of composite and plastics products designed for the utilities networks industry. As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the company offers a comprehensive range of products including access chambers, microducts, bundled microducts (multiducts), sub ducts, corrugated pipes, axsCHAMBERS™, cnktCLOSURES™, fibreDUCT™, and fibreCABLE™. These products cater to the telecommunications sector, providing end-to-end solutions for infrastructure needs. m4a (Pty) Ltd is recognized for its innovative approach in developing polymer and composite civil infrastructure solutions. The company holds ISO9001 certification, ensuring high standards in quality management systems.
Hawco
Private Equity Round in 2023
Hawco is a distributor of industrial engineering components that serves a diverse range of manufacturers in the UK, Europe, and North America. The company specializes in providing essential parts and equipment, including condensing units, refrigerator evaporators, cellar cooling systems, air conditioning spare parts, accessories, and pumps. By advising clients on their needs, Hawco facilitates access to the right components necessary for various industrial applications, ensuring that businesses can operate efficiently and effectively.
SolarSaver Group
Private Equity Round in 2022
SolarSaver Group specializes in providing customized solar photovoltaic and solar-battery hybrid solutions, primarily for corporate and industrial customers. The company focuses on rooftop solar installations, offering rent-to-own contracts that allow clients to generate renewable solar power without any upfront capital investment. By transforming unproductive roof and parking spaces into energy-generating assets, SolarSaver enables its clients to significantly reduce their monthly electricity expenses while contributing to sustainability efforts.
Halewood
Acquisition in 2022
Halewood produces a vast range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It offers ready-to-drink beverages, including brands such as Belgravia, red square, Caribbean Twist, and Buffelsfontein.
Brunel Laboratoria
Private Equity Round in 2022
Brunel Laboratoria is a privately owned pharmaceutical business based in South Africa. The company specializes in the distribution of pharmaceuticals and complementary medicines, as well as dispensary consumables. Brunel offers a diverse range of products, including oral health, haircare, and eye care items, along with vitamins, minerals, sun protection, lubricant gels, disinfectants, and probiotics. It operates from a custom-built distribution facility that is fully temperature and access-controlled, enabling efficient delivery of pharmaceutical products directly from manufacturers without reliance on third-party or wholesale distribution channels.
Mesh Gear
Private Equity Round in 2022
Mesh Gear is a manufacturer specializing in the production and supply of gears and related components for both local and international heavy equipment industries. Their portfolio caters to various sectors, including mining, construction, agriculture, railroads, military, and industrial applications. The company offers a diverse range of products, such as drive shafts, torque shafts, stub axles, rock drilling adaptors, and vibrating screen gears. By focusing on durability and efficiency, Mesh Gear enables its clients to achieve improved performance and reduced operating costs in their operations.
Inscape Education Group
Venture Round in 2021
Inscape Education Group is an education services provider based in Pretoria, South Africa. The company specializes in offering a range of educational programs, including postgraduate and undergraduate degrees, short courses, skills training, and distance learning options. Inscape Education Group focuses on enabling clients to pursue independent learning through its custom-developed software and applications, catering to diverse educational needs and promoting flexible learning opportunities.
ITAS
Private Equity Round in 2021
ITAS specializes in the production of electro-mechanical physical security equipment and systems. It is designed for banks, bulk cash services, prisons, hospitals, embassies, mines, and commerce.
Roos Foods
Private Equity Round in 2020
Roos Foods is a leading KFC franchisee in South Africa, having achieved considerable growth under founder, Selwyn Schaffer. One of the initial KFC franchisees in the country, Schaffer opened his first store in Middelburg in 1977. At present, Roos Foods holds a portfolio of 71 stores in a network spanning Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the North West and Gauteng.
UNIQ Benefit Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2020
UNIQ Benefit Solutions is an insurance and brokerage agency that solve problems in the areas of Employee Benefits, Human Resources and Payroll Administration.
Averge Technologies
Private Equity Round in 2019
Averge Technologies is a South Africa-based distributor of electrical equipment and related technology for industrial and commercial use. The company offers products including electrical and power equipment, live-work gear, lithium batteries, power packs, solar products, DC power products, lightning and surge protection, and telecommunications equipment, serving the energy, power, and telecommunications sectors. It provides turnkey services in network optimization and project support, helping engineers and electricians deliver projects of various sizes by offering technical assistance and on-site support. Headquartered in Midrand, Averge Technologies focuses on supplying components and systems that enable reliable electrical and solar installations across industries.
Switch Energy
Private Equity Round in 2019
Switch Energy produces energy drinks and soft drinks to satisfy the unique demands of a diverse market. It continuously evolves and expands its distinctive product range that is uncompromising in ingredients, flavor, and style.
Feedem Group
Acquisition in 2018
Feedem Group is a provider of catering and cleaning services across various sectors, including education, corporate, healthcare, and industrial markets. With a portfolio managing over 300 sites, the company employs more than 4,000 professionals, including dieticians, chefs, and hygiene experts. Feedem offers both short-term and long-term catering contracts, along with facilities management, consulting, pest control, and laundry services. This diverse range of services enables clients to concentrate on their core operations while enhancing their infrastructure and capacity.
KEVRO
Private Equity Round in 2017
Kevro (Pty) Ltd. specializes in the wholesale and supply of clothing and gifts tailored for promotional companies, retailers, and event organizers across Africa. Founded in 1990 and based in Edenvale, South Africa, the company offers an extensive range of products including T-shirts, golf shirts, leisure wear, work wear, and various gifting items such as eco-lifestyle products and office accessories. Kevro operates under well-known brands, with BARRON being a flagship that emphasizes storytelling through branded merchandise. The company supports its resellers through close partnerships and has established a robust distribution network, featuring a head office in Johannesburg along with multiple distribution centers and branches both locally and internationally. Since being acquired by Ethos Private Equity in 2011, Kevro has focused on leveraging technology and innovation to enhance its competitive edge in the promotional marketing sector while maintaining high ethical standards and fostering a collaborative environment for its employees and partners.
Universal Industries
Acquisition in 2017
Universal Industries Corporation Limited, established in 1996, is a South Africa-based holding company specializing in the manufacture, supply, and distribution of commercial refrigerated display cabinets, insulated structures, and industrial bakery equipment. Its extensive product range includes refrigerated supermarket display cases, polyurethane insulated panels, glass doors, baking equipment, and catering machinery, serving a broad spectrum of industries such as perishable food retailers, bakeries, hospitality sectors, and food processing factories both locally and internationally. With multiple production facilities and offices nationwide, Universal Industries employs approximately 1400 people, supplying a diverse range of blue-chip clients with quality equipment.
Cristal Solutions
Acquisition in 2017
Cristal Solutions is a cleaning services provider based in Alberton, South Africa. The company offers a range of services that include hygiene management, pest control, recycling solutions, and specialized cleaning services. With a focus on maintaining cleanliness and promoting health and safety, Cristal Solutions caters to various clients by delivering tailored services to meet their specific needs. The company's commitment to quality and sustainability is evident in its diverse service offerings, which aim to create a cleaner and healthier environment for its customers.
Radio Network Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2016
Radio Network Solutions is a provider of two-way radiotelephone communication services that caters to the telecommunications market. The company specializes in distributing a wide array of communication parts and equipment, including next-generation radio frequency components, low compression connectors, and mobile communication equipment. Additionally, it supports small cell deployments and offers solutions for wind and solar green sites. By delivering a comprehensive range of products and integration services, Radio Network Solutions aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the evolving telecommunications landscape.
Sunspray Food Ingredients
Private Equity Round in 2015
Sunspray Food Ingredients, established in 1944, is a South Africa-based company specializing in the production and distribution of powdered food products. Its portfolio includes fat powders, fruit powders, and caramel, catering to diverse sectors such as meat, baking, snacks, seasonings, beverages, and confectionery. The company's core expertise lies in spray-drying technology, enabling it to offer a wide range of flavors at competitive prices to both local and African manufacturers.
Sectional Poles
Private Equity Round in 2013
Sectional Poles is a manufacturer specializing in support structures for the lighting and telecommunications industries. The company produces a range of products, including masts, steel poles, lattice towers, lampposts, fencing, and lightning arresters. Operating primarily in the Southern African development community region, Sectional Poles is dedicated to providing competitively priced solutions that meet the diverse environmental, aesthetic, and technical needs of its customers. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality service and its authentic brand in the industry.
Winder Controls
Private Equity Round in 2013
Winder Controls is a specialized company dedicated to the hoisting industry, providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, and installation services. The company focuses on the development of mine hoisting systems tailored for the industrial sector, offering a range of products that includes hoists, hydraulic power packs, brake systems, winches, and customizable winders. By supplying essential components and related equipment from a single source, Winder Controls aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the hoisting industry.
MineRP
Venture Round in 2012
MineRP Holdings Proprietary Limited, founded in 1997 and based in Centurion, South Africa, develops innovative software solutions tailored for the mining industry. Formerly known as Graphic Mining Solutions International, the company specializes in a spatial big data platform that enhances productivity in mining operations by integrating various technical and financial applications. This platform facilitates seamless connections with enterprise resource planning systems, providing essential data for advanced analytics and optimization. Through its products, MineRP enables mining companies to amalgamate spatial mine technical information, fostering technical integration and cross-discipline collaboration to improve planning and operational efficiency.
Respiratory Care Africa
Private Equity Round in 2012
Respiratory Care Africa (Pty), Ltd. provides critical care, respiratory, and ICU equipment.
Vital Products
Private Equity Round in 2012
Vital Products Ltd. is a Nigerian company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of fruit drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. Founded in 1999 and based in Lagos, the company offers a diverse range of products, including tomato puree, paste, and ketchup, as well as various juice drinks, energy drinks, dairy drinks, multivitamin drinks, and vitamin C drinks. Additionally, Vital Products provides children's food and distributes pharmaceutical products. The company's extensive distribution network facilitates the delivery of its beverages and food items throughout Nigeria.
Dupleix Liquid Meters
Private Equity Round in 2012
Dupleix Liquid Meters Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in valves, pneumatic actuators, and associated equipment. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including various types of valves such as ball, gate, globe, and butterfly valves, as well as advanced monitoring systems. Additionally, Dupleix provides flow measurement solutions, including positive displacement, mass, and turbine flow meters, along with automation and control products for overpressure protection and fluid management. Their offerings encompass safety valves, pressure reducing valves, level gauges, and a variety of boiler control equipment. With branch offices in major South African cities, Dupleix Liquid Meters serves a wide array of industries by providing essential products and expertise in flow, level, and density measurement, ensuring reliable solutions for their clients.
Efficient Engineering
Private Equity Round in 2010
Efficient Engineering is an engineering solutions company based in Africa's economic capital, specializing in sheet metal fabrication, machining, and manufacturing. The company serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in various sectors, including mining, material handling, oil and gas, and petrochemicals, both locally and internationally. Efficient Engineering manufactures steel components and equipment for mining, materials handling, and minerals processing, while also providing heavy-duty engineering services. This comprehensive range of products and services allows clients to effectively meet their project requirements.
Molapo Telecoms
Private Equity Round in 2006
Molapo Telecoms is an engineering services company specializing in telecommunications and electronic equipment. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Centurion, South Africa, with additional offices in Durban, Port Elizabeth, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the company offers a range of services, including equipment installations, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs. It provides specialized plant and facility maintenance, on-site repairs, and preventative maintenance solutions. Molapo Telecoms also engages in project management, overseeing project scheduling, implementation, and progress reporting. Additionally, the company offers reverse logistics for faulty equipment, including component repair, spare parts management, and tracking systems for items under repair. Its after-sales services cater to both operators and original equipment manufacturers, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the equipment lifecycle. The company has dispatch and screening centers located in South Africa and Europe.
Servest Group
Private Equity Round in 2006
Servest Group is a multi-service facilities management organization operating across Africa. It specializes in providing integrated facilities solutions that encompass various sectors, including energy, security, catering, waste management, and concierge services. The company offers a range of services such as ground maintenance, interior landscaping, washroom management, and pest control. By delivering these services, Servest Group helps clients streamline their operations, create an efficient workforce, and reduce their environmental impact.
Crisp Air
Acquisition in 2005
Crisp Air is a manufacturer and distributor of quality automotive aftermarket air conditioner (A/C) systems.
Habari Media
Private Equity Round in 2005
Habari Media is a publishing company that focuses on producing magazines and digital content for a diverse audience. It offers consumer magazines that encompass various topics, including business, health, entertainment, and sports, as well as custom publications for both South African and international clients. Additionally, Habari Media provides business-to-business publications that cover niche areas such as telecommunications, environment, sustainability, and government. The company operates through a subscription model, delivering its content across print, digital platforms, and social media channels, ensuring a wide reach and engagement with its audience.
Bedrock Mining Support
Private Equity Round in 2004
Bedrock Mining Support (Pty) Ltd. specializes in the manufacture and sale of timber-based products designed for underground mine support, primarily serving the gold and platinum mining sectors in South Africa. The company's product range includes both yielding and non-yielding elongates (poles) as well as various manufactured timber items such as composites, mat packs, chocks, and gum planks. Bedrock Mining Support is committed to delivering high-quality products promptly and consistently, ensuring that their customers receive the necessary support for safe and efficient mining operations.
Kwikot
Acquisition in 1999
Kwikot Limited is a manufacturer based in Benoni, South Africa, specializing in electric water heaters and a wide range of related accessories for both domestic and international markets. Established in 1903, the company produces various solar water heating systems tailored for different climates, including direct and indirect systems, as well as solar collector panels and vacuum tubes. Kwikot also offers heat transfer fluids, heat pumps, and various electric water heaters for residential and light commercial use. Additionally, the company supplies plumbing components such as pressure control valves, bulk hot water tanks, and drip trays, alongside commercial stainless steel products and domestic water purification filters. Kwikot is committed to sustainability and customization in its offerings, and it also provides training courses for plumbers on the installation and maintenance of its products.