Pargo
Venture Round in 2024
Pargo is a logistics company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2014. It provides a convenient solution for parcel collection and return through a network of local stores known as Pargo parcel points. Customers can collect parcels purchased from retailers at these designated locations, which enhances accessibility and convenience. Pargo notifies users via SMS or email when their parcels arrive, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. The company leverages a technology platform to facilitate the delivery and collection of parcels, allowing clients to choose their preferred local store for an affordable and user-friendly experience.
FinMeUp
Venture Round in 2023
FinMeUp is a technology startup that offers an online platform focused on financial education. Its mission is to empower individuals by providing access to a comprehensive range of financial knowledge. The platform features curated content on stock information, cryptocurrency, and investment insights, along with educational tools that foster learning. Additionally, FinMeUp incorporates an incentive-based learning system to engage users, while facilitating community involvement through events and partnerships. By consolidating diverse financial resources into a single application, FinMeUp aims to enhance users' understanding and decision-making in personal finance.
Inovo
Private Equity Round in 2023
Inovo Telecom (Pty) Ltd. is a technology solutions provider based in Pretoria, South Africa, with an additional office in Cape Town. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in delivering professional services to contact centers, focusing on omni-channel communication, intelligent routing, and self-service solutions across various platforms including voice, SMS, chat, and social media. Inovo also offers capabilities in customer feedback, analytics, quality and performance management, e-learning, and workforce optimization. The company provides project-based consulting, custom application development, implementation, integration, and comprehensive support, alongside training services for contact center staff. Its diverse clientele includes prominent organizations such as Woolworths Financial Services and Medipost, and it collaborates with major technology partners including Avaya, IBM, and Oracle to enhance its service offerings.
Westcor
Private Equity Round in 2022
Westcor is a retail business based in Cape Town, South Africa, that specializes in fashion accessory solutions. The company partners with retailers to develop and enhance their accessory categories, offering a diverse range of products including sunglasses, watches, jewelry, children's accessories, optics, beauty items, and fragrance accessories. In addition to its product offerings, Westcor provides expertise in private label branding, logo design, packaging, and merchandising solutions, helping retailers effectively manage and grow their accessory lines.
Tafelberg Furnishers
Private Equity Round in 2022
Tafelberg Furnishers, based in Bellville, South Africa, is a retailer specializing in the distribution of a wide array of home and office furniture, bedding, appliances, and electronics. Customers can shop both in-store and online, with the option to purchase items such as televisions, washing machines, and BBQ grills. For certain purchases, like televisions, specific documentation is required.
Computer Mania Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2021
Computer Mania Holdings is a retail company specializing in the sale of computer hardware and related products. Based in Cape Town, Africa, it offers a range of items including laptops, personal computers, accessories, and other associated devices.
Mettle.net
Acquisition in 2021
Mettle Investments Limited is a specialist financial services company based in Bellville, South Africa, established in 1995. The company focuses on the lending business, offering a variety of financial solutions including asset-backed short-term lending, debtor finance, working capital finance, corporate finance, incremental housing finance, factoring, and invoice discounting. Mettle serves a diverse clientele, which includes international corporations, small and medium enterprises, and individual clients. In addition to its lending services, the company is involved in the solar energy and fintech sectors, highlighting its commitment to innovation and the development of specialised financial solutions.
Pargo
Venture Round in 2017
Pargo is a logistics company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2014. It provides a convenient solution for parcel collection and return through a network of local stores known as Pargo parcel points. Customers can collect parcels purchased from retailers at these designated locations, which enhances accessibility and convenience. Pargo notifies users via SMS or email when their parcels arrive, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. The company leverages a technology platform to facilitate the delivery and collection of parcels, allowing clients to choose their preferred local store for an affordable and user-friendly experience.