Zebu Investment Partners GP Limited is a private equity firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with additional offices in Ghana and Mauritius. The firm specializes in equity or quasi-equity and expansion capital investments, focusing on small and medium enterprises within the food and agriculture value chains across sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, Ghana, Senegal, Mali, and Rwanda. Zebu seeks to invest an average ticket size of approximately US$ 6 million, aiming to create transformational opportunities that enhance food production and processing. The firm is dedicated to improving food security in Africa, operating under the belief that self-sufficiency is a fundamental human right. By targeting growth equity investments, Zebu Investment Partners strives to deliver long-term, above-market returns for its investors while contributing to sustainable development in the region.
Copia Global is an e-commerce company based in Nairobi, Kenya, that focuses on providing a consumer catalog order and delivery system for middle to low-income individuals in developing regions. Founded in 2013, the company enables users to browse products and place orders through a mobile application, which also allows local shopkeepers to manage orders and payments via a mobile payment system. By leveraging mobile technologies and a network of local agents, Copia Global facilitates access to a wide range of quality goods for rural and peri-urban consumers. This innovative approach ensures that individuals without reliable internet access can still make purchases and receive products conveniently, ultimately empowering them as consumers.
At Elgin Free Range Chickens we do not use the term ‘free range’ loosely. In fact, we take it very seriously. Not only are They the largest independent free range chicken farming operation in South Africa, but They also pride ourselves on the excellence of our operations and our state-of-the-art facilities. They make every effort to ensure our rigorous quality standards are met: Stringent quality control and food safety measures are in place at every step of the way to ensure consumers receive what they are promised: Stress-free, antibiotic-free, animal by-product free, fish meal free, growth promoter free and unmistakably tasty chicken. They are a ISO 22 000 certified company, and have strict monitoring procedures and do regular daily checks on all aspects of quality. They guarantee quality through Their Department of Agriculture Certification, Halaal Certification and Their Free Range Certification by LTL Auditors (Woolworths’ independent free range auditors). It is Their moral obligation to therapeutically treat unwell chickens. When a chicken falls ill, They work very closely with Their avian veterinarian. Medication is administered through water supply, with firm adherence to withdrawal periods. They take Their reputation for customer service, consumer care and producing world-class quality products very seriously.
IQ Logistica Investments (Pty) Ltd develops a cloud-based platform for tracing agricultural outputs. It offers programme and project management services, industry value chain optimization, systems integration and agile software development, and specialized talent management services. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Pretoria, South Africa.