RMB Ventures
RMB Ventures Limited, established in 1995 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a private equity firm focused on medium to large leveraged buyouts and management buyouts, among other investment strategies. The firm does not engage in startup or seed investments, instead targeting later-stage, mature, and turnaround companies across various sectors, excluding primary mining, primary agriculture, farming, and property. RMB Ventures primarily invests in South Africa, East Africa, and West Africa, seeking investments ranging from ZAR 100 million to ZAR 750 million in companies with a minimum enterprise value of ZAR 300 million and minimum EBITDA of ZAR 50 million. The firm actively supports Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiatives, facilitating stakeholder acquisitions in both firm-led management buyouts and independent deals. RMB Ventures typically acquires ownership stakes between 20% and 80% in its portfolio companies and has completed over 40 transactions since its inception. Its affiliation with Rand Merchant Bank allows for comprehensive access to investment banking services, enhancing its investment capabilities.
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19 past transactions
Bulldog Group
Private Equity Round in 2024
Bulldog Group Co. is an investment holding company that fully controls three operational companies: RSB Auto and Industrial, Y.E.S., and Bulldog Abrasives Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Aurex Constructors
Private Equity Round in 2023
Aurex Constructors is a provider of construction, turnaround, and maintenance services tailored to various energy sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, and mining and metals. The company specializes in self-performing structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, and plate work, among other services. Aurex Constructors focuses on delivering agile maintenance programs designed to enhance operational sustainability, reduce risks, and lower costs for its clients, ultimately improving performance across their projects.
Mafika Engineering
Private Equity Round in 2023
Mafika Engineering is an independent company specializing in the remanufacturing and rebuilding of heavy machinery, particularly high horsepower diesel engines used in the mining industry. By focusing on zero-hour overhauls, Mafika enables clients to restore the performance and efficiency of their equipment while reusing existing materials. This approach not only enhances the longevity of machinery but also supports sustainable practices within the heavy machinery sector. Through its expertise, Mafika Engineering provides essential services that help clients maintain operational effectiveness in demanding environments.
Envisionit Deep AI
Seed Round in 2023
Envisionit Deep AI is a medical technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2019. It develops AI-driven solutions to streamline and improve medical imaging diagnosis for radiologists, including a machine learning platform and RADIFY, an AI platform that addresses respiratory and congenital heart diseases. Its technology supports diagnosing across chest X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans, highlighting abnormalities to help clinicians read images more quickly and cost-effectively.
Inhance
Private Equity Round in 2022
Inhance provides design, implementation and support services in the areas of supply chain modelling, supply chain planning.
Respublica
Private Equity Round in 2022
Respublica develops and manages student housing in South Africa, offering integrated residential environments designed to support student success. The company provides fully serviced, apartment-style accommodation with modern amenities, safety features, and academic support facilities to foster academic achievement and personal development.
SkyNet Worldwide Express
Acquisition in 2021
SkyNet Worldwide Express is a courier company specializing in international B2C and B2B delivery services. It offers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions, including door-to-door delivery, worldwide courier services, air freight, and return logistics. With a robust global network and a focus on domestic small parcel deliveries, SkyNet ensures efficient and secure transportation of goods for clients across various industries. The company is committed to providing fast, reliable, and affordable services, supported by a team of experienced professionals dedicated to assisting customers throughout the delivery process.
Kamoso Africa
Private Equity Round in 2017
Kamoso Distribution provides consumer goods and medical supplies.
Kamoso is a manufacturer and supplier of consumer goods and healthcare products to retailers in Botswana, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Company operates from facilities in Botswana and South Africa.
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
Private Equity Round 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.
Multiknit
Private Equity Round in 2015
Founded in 1969, Multiknit is a South African company specializing in the manufacture and supply of knitted synthetic fabrics. It produces a range of products including waterproof shade nets, decorative structures, and customized bags for various sectors such as agriculture, industry, and civil engineering.
One Digital Media
Venture Round in 2014
One Digital Media specializes in digital signage solutions for retailers and brand marketers. They enhance in-store shopping experiences through engaging content across unique advertising networks in supermarkets, forecourts, restaurants, and taverns in South Africa.
Infrastructure Specialist Group
Acquisition in 2014
Infrastructure Specialist Group is a leading supplier of infrastructure and building products, formed through the merger of three prominent companies in the industry: Technicrete, Rocla, and Ocon. Previously owned by Murray & Roberts, these brands were acquired by a consortium that includes private equity firm Capitalworks and senior executives from the companies. ISG specializes in providing a diverse array of products essential for the construction and mining sectors, including asphalt, steel piping, concrete products, building and paving cement, and clay bricks. By offering these essential materials, ISG aims to meet the construction needs of its clients while enhancing the quality of life in South Africa and its neighboring countries.
Bluff Meat Supply
Venture Round in 2013
Bluff Meat Supply is a family-run butchery founded in 1960 and headquartered in Durban, South Africa. The company specializes in processing and selling a variety of meat products, including beef, lamb, pork, and chicken, catering to both consumers and food businesses. Bluff Meat Supply operates eight retail outlets throughout Durban and maintains two factories dedicated to producing processed meat products. The company aims to provide quality meat at affordable prices, offering an array of items such as polony, cold meats, hams, and various cuts of meat to meet the needs of households and retailers alike.
Studio 88 Group
Venture Round in 2012
Studio 88 Group is a prominent retailer based in Glenvista, South Africa, specializing in clothing, footwear, and accessories. The company operates a diverse range of retail outlets, including Studio 88, which focuses on branded fashion and footwear; Side Step, which offers leisure and fashion footwear; and Skipper Bar, a menswear chain. With approximately 350 locations across sub-Saharan Africa, Studio 88 Group provides a variety of products that cater to men, women, and children, including shoes, apparel, and associated accessories. The company features a selection of well-known brands such as Adidas, Converse, Nike, and Puma, among others, and serves both in-store and online customers.
Tessara
Acquisition in 2012
Tessara, established in 1985 and headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in the distribution of sulfur dioxide-based preservation sheets. The company's primary products, marketed under the Uvasys brand, include sheets designed to protect table grapes, litchis, and cut roses from postharvest fungal decay during transportation.
JoJo Tanks
Acquisition in 2012
JoJo Tanks is a prominent water solutions provider in Africa, established in 1960. The company specializes in the manufacture and supply of rainwater harvesting and water storage systems tailored for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and commercial applications. JoJo Tanks offers a diverse range of products, including water tanks, chemical storage tanks, and tank accessories. These products are designed to be highly UV and corrosion-resistant, ensuring durability in harsh climates. By providing effective water storage solutions, JoJo Tanks helps its customers conserve water and reduce their water expenses.
Denny
Acquisition in 2011
Denny is the largest mushroom producer in Africa with an output of over 10 million tonnes annually. Denny is a fully integrated mushroom producer from generating our own compost, growing our mushrooms to marketing and selling the majority of our production in the fresh market.
Denny’s versatile range of canned mushrooms includes tried and tested quality variants that provide the ultimate in convenience, taste and health for all cooks leading busy lives.
Denny’s love for freshness and quality doesn’t stop at mushrooms. With almost sixty products, from Cook-in- Sauces to Pour-over-Sauces to Soups and Marinades, especially designed to make life easier and bring alive a new-found love of cooking. The Denny convenience range is wholesome and healthy containing only the finest quality ingredients sourced from top suppliers.
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