Nodus Equity

Nodus Equity is a private equity firm based in Illovo, South Africa, specializing in investments in established, medium-sized businesses during their expansion to mature stages. The firm specifically targets companies with an enterprise value below ZAR500 million and an EBITDA exceeding ZAR10 million per year, making investments ranging from ZAR5 million to ZAR35 million. Nodus Equity does not engage with start-ups or businesses in the agriculture, mining, or property sectors. It primarily seeks to acquire equity stakes of 10% to 49%, often preferring a majority stake, and aims to secure board and executive committee representation within its portfolio companies. The firm focuses on mid-market, leveraged buyouts, and management buyouts, facilitating partial exits and cash realizations for business owners.

David André

CEO

Gary Bryce-Borthwick

Director

Johan le Roux

Partner

Past deals in South Africa

Big Save

Private Equity Round in 2016
Big Save Group engages in the wholesale and retail of food and liquor through supermarkets. It serves wholesale and retail markets in South Africa. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Trudon

Private Equity Round in 2012
Trudon (publishers of the Yellow Pages) is a South African company that delivers the best local commercial search in South Africa as well as affordable, effective advertising and marketing options to the local SME and corporate market. Their head office is in Johannesburg and we have six other branches in South Africa and one branch servicing Namibia.

Masslift

Acquisition in 2009
Masslift Africa (Pty) Ltd. engages in the supply new and used forklift trucks in South Africa. It primarily offers Mitsubishi forklift trucks, including internal combustion forklift trucks, electric counterbalanced forklift trucks, and warehouse products. The company also offers a range of materials handling equipment, including diesel, liquefied petroleum gas, petrol, and electric forklifts and reach trucks on long term and short term rental, and full maintenance lease packages. In addition, it provides forklifts maintenance and repair services; and parts, including forks, seats, lights, and accessories. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Gauteng, South Africa.