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.
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 based 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. It 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 sustainability, GreenBlade Growers aims to provide fresh produce to both local and international markets.
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