Centum Investment Company
Centum Investment Company Limited is a private equity firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1967. The company specializes in investing in middle market and growth sectors, with a focus on consumer goods and services, agriculture, education, healthcare, energy, financial services, and technology, among others. Centum seeks to make equity investments ranging from $2 million to $20 million, targeting companies that serve the East African market. It aims to acquire controlling, majority, and significant minority stakes in its portfolio companies and often participates in their boards. The firm also explores a variety of investment structures, including ordinary shares, preference shares, and convertible debt, as well as opportunities in greenfield and brownfield projects. Centum maintains a diversified investment strategy across eight distinct business lines, including real estate and infrastructure, FMCG, and power, with the objective of generating significant returns for its investors.
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4 past transactions
Akiira Geothermal
Acquisition in 2024
Akiira Geothermal Limited is a company focused on geothermal exploration and the development of power plants in Kenya. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nairobi, it taps into the geothermal resources located in the Kenyan segment of the Rift Valley. Akiira Geothermal engages in the production of electrical power through its greenfield geothermal projects, contributing to the region's renewable energy landscape.
Deacons
Funding Round in 2017
Deacons’ principal business is to operate retail establishments including franchise and department stores selling ladies, men’s and children’s clothing, footwear, accessories, toiletries, gifts, home-furnishings, cosmetics and sporting goods amongst other items in East Africa. Deacons started its operations in 1958 as a Marks & Spencer franchisee. The business was incorporated into the Company in 1973 and traded successfully under this franchise until 1980. Due to import restrictions, this franchise was relinquished in 1980, and the Company shifted to local products by working with local industry to supply its stores.
Longhorn Publishers
Acquisition in 2016
Longhorn Publishers Limited, a Kenyan public limited liability company, was established in May 1965 and originally functioned as a sales promotion office for Longman publications from the UK. It became Longman Kenya Limited in 1969 and gradually expanded its local publishing operations during the 1970s. The company specializes in providing high-quality educational and general books, focusing on learning materials for primary and secondary education. Longhorn Publishers operates primarily in East and Central Africa, with significant revenue generated from Kenya, while also servicing markets in Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Rwanda.
GreenBlade Growers
Acquisition in 2016
GreenBlade Growers is an agriculture firm located in Ol Kalou, Kenya, specializing in the production of herbs, fruits, and vegetables. The company utilizes an integrated crop management system to enhance its agricultural practices. GreenBlade Growers is involved in the growing, processing, and export of a variety of fresh herbs, including chives, mint, tarragon, lemongrass, wild rocket, rosemary, and coriander. Through its commitment to quality and sustainable practices, the company aims to meet the demands of both local and international markets.
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