The Courier Guy
Acquisition in 2024
The Courier Guy is a global courier company that began in 2000 when founder Stephen Gleisner started delivering parcels for friends on his motorbike. The business quickly grew, necessitating additional drivers and an office space. Recognizing the need for personalized service, Gleisner leveraged his franchising background to create a franchise model. This approach allowed franchisees to manage local customers and build relationships, ensuring high-quality service. Today, The Courier Guy operates as a tightly knit family of customers, franchisees, and agents, offering last-mile delivery and express parcel services tailored for e-commerce clients. The company's extensive network includes delivery partners, kiosks, and lockers, providing efficient, reliable, and customer-centric deliveries.
Enfin Energy Finance
Acquisition in 2023
Enfin Energy Finance is a provider of solar financing solutions to commercial and industrial clients around the country.
Overseas Catering Services
Acquisition in 2021
Overseas Catering Services provides corporate catering and related services in Africa and the Middle East.
Eastcastle Infrastructure
Private Equity Round in 2021
Eastcastle Infrastructure is a company focused on the development of telecommunication towers in Africa, aimed at enhancing sustainable connectivity for consumers and communities. The company designs and constructs telecom sites tailored to specific coverage and capacity requirements. In addition to building new towers, Eastcastle offers co-location services, allowing multiple clients to share existing sites, as well as in-building solutions to ensure reliable indoor coverage in large facilities. Through these services, Eastcastle Infrastructure addresses the diverse telecommunication needs of its clients while contributing to the overall improvement of connectivity across the region.
Herholdt's Group
Acquisition in 2021
Herholdt's Group is a distributor of low-voltage electrical and solar products based in South Africa, with operations in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, and George. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including installers, contractors, resellers, and end-users. Herholdt's Group offers a comprehensive range of products, including batteries, mounting and installation equipment, cables and wires, transformers, switches, and sensors. By providing access to quality and durable electrical supplies at competitive prices, the company supports the needs of professionals in the electrical and solar industries.
Africa Biosystems
Acquisition in 2021
Africa Biosystems Limited is a distributor of life sciences equipment and consumables, specializing in clinical diagnostics. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and private enterprises. Its product offerings facilitate research and diagnostic activities related to animals, humans, and crops. Africa Biosystems' instruments are utilized in various applications such as human identification, infectious disease surveillance, epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, and cell and protein biology. By providing essential tools and equipment, the company enables its clients to conduct comprehensive and effective research across multiple scientific disciplines.
Quick Mart
Acquisition in 2019
Quick Mart is a prominent retailer in Kenya, operating a supermarket chain that provides customers with a diverse selection of products. The company offers an extensive range of items, including bakery goods, deli products, liquor, dairy, and electronics. By consolidating various goods under one roof, Quick Mart enhances the shopping experience for its customers, making it convenient for them to access multiple necessities in a single visit.
Tumaini
Acquisition in 2018
Tumaini operates a chain of 9 supermarkets in Kenya. A total of 6 stores are located in neighborhood estates in Nairobi, and another 3 stores are located in Kisumu.
Kanu Equipment Group
Acquisition in 2018
Kanu Equipment Group is an African-based supplier of heavy equipment, serving the agriculture, construction, and mining industries across nine countries. The company distributes a wide range of machinery, including articulated tractors, excavators, loaders, crushers, mobile cranes, and forestry equipment. Kanu is known for providing high-quality maintenance services and on-the-ground support teams, ensuring reliable customer service. The business has shown consistent growth by attracting new customers with its internationally recognized equipment brands and superior levels of customer service.
Ademat
Acquisition in 2016
Ademat is a prominent company in Côte d’Ivoire specializing in the distribution, installation, and maintenance of power security solutions. It offers a diverse range of products, including generators, inverters, and drive systems, in collaboration with internationally recognized manufacturers. In addition to its core business in power solutions, Ademat provides technical assistance and consulting services tailored to sectors such as agro-processing, telecommunications, financial services, and real estate. Through its expertise across multiple business lines, the company ensures that clients have access to essential services to meet their energy requirements effectively.
Cresta Paints
Acquisition in 2015
Cresta Paints is a prominent paint manufacturing company based in Ghana, specializing in the production and distribution of a wide range of paint and coating products for various industries, including automotive, construction, marine, and manufacturing. The company focuses on high-technology offerings, such as polyurethane paints, clears, hardeners, thinners, adhesives, and ancillary products. Cresta Paints has established a technical joint venture with Noroo Paint and Coatings Co. Ltd, South Korea's largest paint manufacturer, allowing it to produce the "HIQ" and "Bodyian" lines of automotive refinishing products. Additionally, Cresta Paints represents Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd, a leading manufacturer of protective and marine coatings, supplying products to major ports in the region. The company has also diversified its portfolio by partnering with Fosroc Construction Chemicals, a renowned manufacturer of construction chemicals, to supply these products in Ghana, Togo, and neighboring countries.
Mauvilac
Acquisition in 2014
Mauvilac is a manufacturer and marketer of paint, coatings, and chemical products. The company serves various sectors, including textiles, construction, and cosmetics, providing a diverse range of paint solutions. Its product lineup includes self-cleaning, antibacterial, and sanitizing paint variants, as well as UV and heat-reflecting paints designed to enhance energy efficiency. Mauvilac differentiates itself by offering environmentally friendly options, making a commitment to sustainable practices in the coatings industry.
DDP Outdoor
Acquisition in 2014
DDP Outdoor, established in 1973 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, specializes in outdoor advertising services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including site selection and evaluation, billboard fabrication and installation, exhibition building, digital printing, airport advertising, premier panels advertising, specialty advertising, and transit advertising. DDP Outdoor aims to enhance brand recognition for its clients through effective marketing and promotion strategies, utilizing a network of advertising faces across Ghana.
CIEL Group
Acquisition in 2013
CIEL Group, a Mauritian conglomerate, operates in six distinct sectors: textile, agro, finance, healthcare, hotels & resorts, and property. Its healthcare arm, Ciel Healthcare Limited, invests in and manages secondary and tertiary healthcare assets across Sub-Saharan Africa, following a 'Buy and Build' strategy. CIEL Finance Limited serves as the financial platform of the group, overseeing its banking, fiduciary, and portfolio management activities. The group's diverse portfolio spans from sugar production and textile manufacturing to hotel management and property development, with a strong presence in Mauritius and expanding footprint in Africa.
Operating in 11 countries in West and Central Africa, Syrse is the regional leader in electronic payments. Its main activity is the distribution and maintenance of ATMs for its clients, which are financial institutions. Leveraging its network of technicians, Syrse offers a number of other products and services to its clients, including the production and sale of personalized credit cards, IT integration, and bank transaction outsourcing.
Socolait
Acquisition in 2012
Socolait is a longstanding dairy product manufacturer based in Madagascar. It produces a range of products including sweetened condensed milk, infant formula under the brand FARILAC, milk powder, fresh dairy items like yogurt and cheese, and snack foods. The company's portfolio caters to both local consumers and export markets.
Fruid’Iles Export
Acquisition in 2011
Fruid’Iles Export is a litchi export businesses located the port of Toamasina. Its activities consist of buying litchi fruit from collectors, processing the fruit, which includes the steps of calibration, selection, sulphurization, and finally packaging the fruit for export to European markets. During the harvest season, which lasts one month, FRUID’ILES employs over 850 people and reaches a daily processing capacity of about 100 tons. FRUID’ILES is Global GAP certified.
Madagascar Litchis Export
Acquisition in 2010
Madagascar Litchis Export (MLE) is a litchi export businesses located the port of Toamasina. Its activities consist of buying litchi fruit from collectors, processing the fruit, which includes the steps of calibration, selection, sulphurization, and finally packaging the fruit for export to European markets. During the harvest season, which lasts one month, MLE employs over 1,600 people and reaches a daily processing capacity of about 200 tons. MLE is Global GAP certified.
Ciel Textile Limited (CTL)
Acquisition in 2010
CTL is knitwear, woven, and fine knits apparel manufacturer active in the Indian Ocean region. Its operations, which encompass 17 plants and over 17,500 employees, are vertically integrated from yarn spinning to finished products. In recent years CTL has developed its activities in Asia.
Mauritius Union Group
Acquisition in 2009
The Mauritius Union Group operates within the financial services industry specialising in Insurance, Corporate Pension Schemes, Investment and Loans for both individuals and corporates. Backed by 65 years of experience and the combined expertise of our 5 distinct business entities, the Mauritius Union Group offers customised and tailor-made solutions to suit all your needs.
CEAL is a company specializing in the rental of heavy equipment for agricultural and civil work operations. It is recognized as a pioneer in mechanical harvesting and de-rocking services in Mauritius. In addition to its core offerings, CEAL has expanded its services to encompass earthworks and engineering, catering to a broader range of industry needs. The company now also provides full field management services for agricultural landowners, enhancing its support for agricultural activities. CEAL's rental services cover various functions, including dredging, landscaping, transport, handling, and demolition, all aimed at delivering cost-effective solutions for its clients.
Newpack
Acquisition in 2008
Newpack is a leading manufacturer of corrugated packaging based in Madagascar, recognized as the largest cardboard mill in the South West Indian Ocean. With an annual production exceeding 20 million square meters, equivalent to 12,000 tons, the company specializes in producing packaging solutions tailored for various sectors, including agriculture, fish and meat, beverages, textiles, and personal care. Newpack's product range includes pizza and cake boxes, single-sided rollers, ready-to-sell packaging, waterproof covers, and customized cardboard solutions, allowing clients to meet their specific packaging requirements effectively.
Recif Attitude
Acquisition in 2007
Récif Attitude is an adult exclusive hotel where people can spend time together as a couple or with friends. It is a 3-star hotel with 70 rooms and offers a full range of amenities including a wellness center, a water sport center, children’s programs, and two restaurants.
Le Louvre Hotel & Spa Antananarivo
Acquisition in 2006
Le Louvre Hotel and Spa Antananarivo operates as a 4-star hotel in downtown Antananarivo just 50 meters from the Presidential Palace.
Orange Madagascar
Acquisition in 2005
Orange Madagascar, a subsidiary of Orange S.A., is a leading telecommunications provider based in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Founded in 1998 and originally known as Societe Malgache de Mobiles, the company changed its name in 2003. Orange Madagascar operates a comprehensive cell phone network and has established itself as a market leader, maintaining a 60% share of the mobile phone market with over 2 million subscribers from 2005 to 2010. The company offers a range of integrated telecom services, including cellular and data services through 2.5, 3G, and 4G networks. Additionally, it provides internet services for both individual and corporate clients and has developed an undersea cable to enhance connectivity between Madagascar and the global network.
CBE Group
Acquisition in 2005
CBE Group is a French industrial small and medium-sized enterprise based in Saint Avertin, specializing in the engineering, production, and installation of steel molds and equipment for the concrete production industry. Founded in 1987, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including reinforcement systems, concreting equipment, smoothing tools, demolding solutions, and storage systems. CBE Group also designs and manufactures segment molds, automated plants, and spare parts, ensuring a customized approach to meet the specific needs of large construction projects, such as subways, tunnels, and other infrastructure applications. The company controls the entire process from design to installation, thereby optimizing project efficiency for its global clientele.
Expand Technology
Acquisition in 2004
Expand Technology focuses on providing e-payment solutions and financial services and deploymeny of smartcard payment system. Expand Technology delivers custom loyalty card, electronic purse, payment card, and fuel card management solutions to clients in a variety of industries and operates in over 14 countries.
Execom
Acquisition in 2003
Execom is a business process outsourcing firm based in Mauritius, specializing in telemarketing and customer relationship management solutions. The company operates a call center that provides a range of services, including inbound and outbound operations, surveys, and investigative services. With a strong focus on the French market, Execom is committed to delivering value-added services in both voice and high-end data operations, leveraging its extensive experience in the industry to meet the diverse needs of its clients.