Phatisa

Phatisa is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mauritius. It specializes in investments in small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on management buy-outs, expansions, acquisitions, and start-ups. The firm emphasizes sectors such as food and affordable housing across sub-Saharan Africa. Phatisa also invests in real estate projects, primarily targeting affordable and middle-income residential developments alongside mixed-use projects in urban areas. However, it excludes investments in bio-fuels, timber, alcoholic beverages, seed capital, short-term bridging, debt finance, and does not provide grants or soft loans.

Imane El Alaoui-Grollemund

Principal

Nieks Bezuidenhout

Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager

Stuart Bradley

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Ryan Burns

Principal

Martin Kromat

Senior Partner

Jan van der Merwe

Fund Partner

Rinolan Moodley

Senior Partner

Asif Noorani

Principal

Okomboli Ong'ong'a

Senior Fund Partner - Properties

Izelle le Roux-Owen

Co-Founder and Partner, Corporate Communications

Past deals in Uganda

General Plastics

Private Equity Round in 2015
General Plastics Limited is a manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 1977. The company offers a wide array of products, including plastic bottles, jars, containers, closures, caps, labels, and custom molds, using various polymers and pigments. General Plastics serves diverse markets such as pharmaceuticals, beauty and cosmetics, food and beverage, agro-industrial, automotive lubricants, chemicals, and household goods. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides services such as project management, technical analysis, and after-sales support. General Plastics exports its products to several countries in East Africa, including Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia. Its focus is on delivering cost-effective and environmentally friendly packaging solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients.
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