Brainworks
Brainworks Capital Management is a private equity firm based in Mauritius, established in 2008, that focuses on equity investments across various sectors including hospitality, financial services, agriculture, marina, and logistics in Zimbabwe. The firm operates a subsidiary, Brainworks Advisory, which was founded in 2011. This advisory division provides independent corporate finance services, offering expertise in strategic transactions such as valuations, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Additionally, Brainworks Advisory delivers comprehensive advisory services for listed companies, including fairness opinions and takeover defenses. The firm's competitive advantage lies in its experienced team, which collectively boasts over 60 years of industry knowledge and expertise, enabling it to effectively navigate complex financial landscapes and deliver tailored solutions to its clients.
GetCash Private Limited is the most comprehensive mobile money platform on the market. With GetCash Private Limited any existing phone can be used as a payment tool, no matter the handset or operator. GetCash Private Limited services are delivered through a variety of channels and these include Secure SMS, IVR (Interactive Voice Response), WEB and USSD.
African Sun is Zimbabwe’s leading hotel investment company with a portfolio of hotels that is unparalleled in variety, location and size. Our fine mix of select hotels including internationally recognized brands some of which have achieved world status amongst the "Top 100 Hotels in the World" makes leisure, business, conferencing and incentives our specialty. The Group has hotels in every major tourist resort and in four out of the five major cities in the country, bringing that long-awaited tour of Zimbabwe on your doorstep. Whether you are travelling as part of a group, with someone special, or as a single traveler, unforgettable experiences await you under the African Sun.
Dawn Properties Limited is a Zimbabwean company focused on real estate investment, development, and consultancy. Founded in 2003 and based in Harare, it engages in the ownership of investment properties, primarily hotel assets leased to African Sun Limited, and maintains a significant portfolio of over 300 hectares of residential land for urban development. The company operates through several segments, including Property Investments, which focuses on acquiring and managing hotel and land properties; Property Consultancy, which offers real estate consultancy, valuation, and property management services; and Property Development, which involves the development of residential assets for sale or long-term investment. Its subsidiary, Dawn Property Consultancy, plays a crucial role in providing management and consultancy services, contributing to the company's overall revenue through rental income and consultancy fees.
Private Equity Round in 2013
African Sun is Zimbabwe’s leading hotel investment company with a portfolio of hotels that is unparalleled in variety, location and size. Our fine mix of select hotels including internationally recognized brands some of which have achieved world status amongst the "Top 100 Hotels in the World" makes leisure, business, conferencing and incentives our specialty. The Group has hotels in every major tourist resort and in four out of the five major cities in the country, bringing that long-awaited tour of Zimbabwe on your doorstep. Whether you are travelling as part of a group, with someone special, or as a single traveler, unforgettable experiences await you under the African Sun.
Private Equity Round in 2012
GetBucks Financial Services Limited is a financial technology (“fintech”) company that embraces technology as a means to provide financial products and services to its customers. GetBucks operates from 13 branches located throughout Zimbabwe. The Company is owned 51% by MyBucks S.A (a Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed company) and 31% by Brainworks. The remaining balance is owned by various other shareholders including local pension funds. GetBucks Zimbabwe’s vision is to become a leading provider of financial services by leveraging the latest technology to provide innovative and cost effective solutions to a wide customer base in Zimbabwe. GetBucks Zimbabwe believes in financial inclusion and aims to empower its customer base with sustainable financial solutions that improve lives.
FML Oil Company of Zimbabwe Limited aims to secure income streams through the distribution of petroleum products in Zimbabwe. FML offers start-to-finish logistics expertise within Zimbabwe and the region. The fleet of specialised tractor trucks and tankers provide primary and secondary distribution services to various oil majors within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).