Convergence Partners

Convergence Partners is an investment firm established in 2006, specializing in the technology and digital sectors across sub-Saharan Africa. The company identifies and develops private equity and infrastructure opportunities, primarily focusing on the telecom sector. By acting as value-adding partners, Convergence Partners aims to enhance the growth and development of its investments, contributing to the advancement of the technology landscape in the region.

Uchenna Enebeli

Vice President

Jarryd Kenedy

Vice President

Past deals in Sub Saharan Africa

Datacentrix

Acquisition in 2024
Datacentrix is a South African ICT solutions provider specializing in the supply, integration, support, and maintenance of IT infrastructures. It offers managed services such as cloud computing, network management, hosting, and security operations, along with business applications like enterprise resource planning and analytics.

CSquared

Venture Round in 2023
CSquared builds and operates metro fiber and Wi‑Fi networks to connect people to the Internet, enabling local providers, including Internet service providers and mobile operators, to offer broadband and Wi‑Fi to homes, small businesses, and mobile users in Uganda and Ghana. The company provides wholesale metro fiber and shared infrastructure to help clients deliver lower-cost broadband. It is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Snapt

Series A in 2018
Snapt, Inc. is a South African company that focuses on developing solutions for application delivery, enhancing the performance and security of critical services. Founded in 2011 and based in Johannesburg, Snapt offers a range of products including the Snapt Framework, which serves as an interface for Linux and BSD systems, Snapt Squid, a reporting and access control solution, and Snapt HAProxy, a load balancing solution. The company's offerings are designed to improve and protect clients' virtual infrastructures, ensuring fast delivery and an exceptional customer experience through features like web acceleration and caching.

CSquared

Venture Round in 2017
CSquared builds and operates metro fiber and Wi‑Fi networks to connect people to the Internet, enabling local providers, including Internet service providers and mobile operators, to offer broadband and Wi‑Fi to homes, small businesses, and mobile users in Uganda and Ghana. The company provides wholesale metro fiber and shared infrastructure to help clients deliver lower-cost broadband. It is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Comsol Networks

Private Equity Round in 2016
Comsol Networks is a leading provider of layer 2 open access solutions based in Midrand, South Africa. The company specializes in deploying wireless network infrastructure, focusing on fiber and licensed wireless applications. Comsol serves major telecommunications companies, carriers, and service providers, enabling them to meet the demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity. Their services cover over 200 metropolitan areas and towns across South Africa, offering a medium-agnostic, enterprise-grade network that ensures dedicated, high-speed connections. Comsol's solutions are designed to support various sectors, including retail, financial services, mining, education, and public services, thereby fostering limitless connectivity for both local and international markets.

Snapt

Seed Round in 2016
Snapt, Inc. is a South African company that focuses on developing solutions for application delivery, enhancing the performance and security of critical services. Founded in 2011 and based in Johannesburg, Snapt offers a range of products including the Snapt Framework, which serves as an interface for Linux and BSD systems, Snapt Squid, a reporting and access control solution, and Snapt HAProxy, a load balancing solution. The company's offerings are designed to improve and protect clients' virtual infrastructures, ensuring fast delivery and an exceptional customer experience through features like web acceleration and caching.

e4

Acquisition in 2016
e4 Strategic (Pty) Ltd. is a technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with additional offices in Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Namibia. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in providing electronic solutions and services tailored to the needs of various sectors, including government, financial institutions, law firms, credit bureaus, and retail. e4 offers a range of products, including document generation technologies, online document management solutions, secure document storage applications, and tools for managing debt reviews and legal processes. Key offerings include DocFusion, Stordoc, VaultWorks, and ProSign, among others. The company also provides enterprise workflow applications, e-signature solutions, and a comprehensive e-learning platform. With a focus on customized solutions, e4 assists organizations in their digital transformation journeys, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance through innovative technology.

Vumatel

Venture Round in 2015
Vumatel is a leading provider of high-speed broadband connectivity in South Africa, primarily serving residential areas. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Randburg, the company specializes in installing and operating an open access fiber network. This network allows accredited service providers to offer a range of services, including data, IPTV, and VOIP, giving consumers the freedom to choose their preferred provider and service package. Vumatel's infrastructure supports various applications such as streaming high-definition content, video conferencing, and remote work. The network can deliver speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second, making it an attractive option for users seeking high-quality internet at competitive prices. By promoting competition among service providers, Vumatel enhances consumer choice and facilitates easy transitions between providers.

Comsol Networks

Private Equity Round in 2014
Comsol Networks is a leading provider of layer 2 open access solutions based in Midrand, South Africa. The company specializes in deploying wireless network infrastructure, focusing on fiber and licensed wireless applications. Comsol serves major telecommunications companies, carriers, and service providers, enabling them to meet the demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity. Their services cover over 200 metropolitan areas and towns across South Africa, offering a medium-agnostic, enterprise-grade network that ensures dedicated, high-speed connections. Comsol's solutions are designed to support various sectors, including retail, financial services, mining, education, and public services, thereby fostering limitless connectivity for both local and international markets.

Skyband Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2014
Skyband Corporation is a communications service provider in Malawi. With over 14 years of experience in the Internet Service sector, Skyband has evolved from a dial-up ISP in 2000 to the Market Leader in the Communications & Internet Service provision sector in Malawi. Skyband provides a full range of innovative Internet services and products, including 4G, MPLS, VPNs, Internet hardware and Public Wifi Hotspots. Skyband also offers its own diverse Metro Fibre in Lilongwe and Blantyre, International routes and Points of Presence (POPs) in London and Johannesburg over multiple diverse paths. Skyband has a team of highly dedicated and experienced professionals aimed solely at providing you with the best possible services and support in Malawi. With Innovative and technologically advanced solutions, that cater to the customer’s needs. Skyband Continues to cement its presence in Malawi as, Malawi’s Leading Communications and Internet Service Provider.

FibreCo

Private Equity Round in 2014
FibreCo is a South African company that specializes in providing bespoke connectivity solutions tailored to the needs of wholesale and enterprise clients, including government and carrier customers. The company operates a national open-access infrastructure that enables clients to benefit from high-quality, ultra-fast fibre-optic networks at a reduced cost compared to deploying their own infrastructure. FibreCo offers a range of services, including end-to-end fibre and licensed wireless connectivity solutions, as well as telecom, network, infrastructure, and cloud services. This approach allows clients to access and deliver a wider variety of high-speed products to their customers using a single, shared network.
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