Ninety One plc.

Ninety One plc is a multinational asset manager founded in 1991, originally based in South Africa and now headquartered in the United Kingdom. The firm specializes in active investment products and services tailored for both institutional and individual investors. It manages a diverse range of portfolios, including equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies, and invests across public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets globally. Ninety One employs a variety of investment styles, focusing on large-cap companies and utilizing both quantitative and fundamental analysis for portfolio construction. The firm is committed to creating value through bottom-up stock selection and offers a range of mutual funds to meet client needs. Since its de-merger from the Investec group, Ninety One has continued to build its reputation as a leading investment manager in the market.

Philip Anker

Managing Director of North America

Peter Baird

Managing Principal and Head of African Private Equity

Domenico Ferrini

Co-Chief Investment Officer

Nick Marsh

Investment Principal, Africa Private Equity

John McNab

Co-Chief Investment Officer

Nick Rusling

Director

Nick Tims

Managing Director

Hendrik du Toit

Chief Executive Officer

Past deals in Southern Africa

Seacom

Venture Round in 2017
Seacom is a privately-funded company based in Ebene, Mauritius, that specializes in point-to-point transmission connectivity services through its subsea cable systems across Africa. Established in June 2009, the company provides a range of services including private line, internet protocol transit, Ethernet, and remote peering, facilitating connections between Africa and regions such as Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Seacom primarily serves mobile and fixed network carriers, medium to large internet service providers, wholesale carriers, and content and over-the-top (OTT) providers. In addition to broadband connectivity, Seacom supports communication carriers with cloud platform services and software-as-a-service solutions, enabling them to develop complex connectivity and cloud bundles that enhance their operations both within Africa and internationally.

wiGroup

Venture Round in 2015
WiGroup Pty Ltd. is a provider of mobile transaction solutions based in Cape Town, South Africa, with additional operations in various countries including France, the Netherlands, and Australia. Founded in 2007, the company offers the wiCode platform, an interoperable point-of-sale system designed for retail and hospitality businesses, along with wiBlox, a suite of mobile transaction services that facilitate mobile loyalty, rewards, vouchers, and analytics. WiGroup's technology allows clients to accept various forms of mobile transactions, including mobile money and digital coupons, enhancing customer engagement and increasing sales. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including retailers, brands, banks, and hospitality businesses, all seeking to leverage mobile solutions for improved operational efficiency. As of October 2020, WiGroup operates as a subsidiary of Yoyo Wallet Limited.