Vantage Capital

Established in 2005, New GX Capital Holdings Proprietary Limited or “New GX”, is a black owned and controlled investment company formed on strong entrepreneurial principles, whereby it is uniquely positioned within its markets of focus and driven by shareholder value creation. New GX provides its partners with the necessary business acumen, financial expertise, and industry knowledge needed to assist them in achieving their growth potential through the repositioning of the entities into competitive and sustainably empowered companies capable of delivering a notable impact on all interested stakeholders, be they internal or external. These objectives are achieved by New GX through taking an active leadership and management role in their portfolio companies and working strategically to strengthen their value proposition, market reach, and penetration while consistently increasing their viability and sustainability to achieve superior returns for investors. Although providing investment and advisory services may be the primary concern of the company, New GX increasingly takes an interest in society through the HM PITJE Foundation, a social community investment that pursues excellence and empowerment for communities in previously black townships, as well as, various recycling campaigns coupled with their waste management group, and through their latest new venture activities, which supports start-up companies in their goal of success.

Vumatel (Pty) Ltd. supplies high-speed broadband connectivity to homes primarily in the suburbs of South Africa. The company offers data, IPTV, and VOIP services from various providers. It installs and operates an open access fiber network that supports a host of new services, such as downloading latest movies, games, and music; streaming live HDTV; calls over the Internet; working from home; video conferencing; and home security through monitoring and other services. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Randburg, South Africa.

Servest Group (Pty) Ltd. is a facilities management provider based in Sandton, South Africa, offering a wide range of multi-service solutions. Its services encompass industrial and office cleaning, hygiene, landscaping, security, energy management, pest control, catering, and facilities management. The company serves various sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and transport, among others. By delivering integrated solutions, Servest aims to streamline operations for its clients, enhance workforce efficiency, and promote sustainability. Established as Publico Holdings Limited and rebranded in 1998, Servest has established a significant presence in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.

AfriSam is the leading supplier of superior quality construction materials. Our cement, readymix concrete and aggregate materials have contributed to key infrastructure development on the continent over the last 80 years. Founded in 1934, we have established ourselves as a formidable company committed to making growth on the African continent possible. Guided by our core values of People, Planet and Performance, we are consistently achieving breakthrough business results and excellent customer service results. As a company that produces solid products that in many ways form a cornerstone of South African communities, it’s not surprising that AfriSam employees are professional, caring, consistent and principled – just like our brand.

Dynamic Bedding manufactures, distributes and markets a wide range of bed bases and mattresses through network of 120 retail stores.

Austell Laboratories is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in South Africa –IMS Data. Austell Laboratories is a medium sized company that has the drive and know how to succeed but without the operational and organizational problems typically found in larger companies. Every product that we add to our portfolio is carefully selected for its ability to add value to our operation. Austell Laboratories has a portfolio of 80 products with over 200 in the pipeline.

Kgoro Central is an unprecedented mixed-use development above and adjacent to the Sandton Gautrain station.

CA Sales is a distributor of fast-moving consumer goods with operations in Botswana, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. In March 2012, Vantage-funded Export Trading Group had acquired a 40 percent stake in CA Sales alongside PSG Asset Management, a South Africa-listed investment group. Vantage’s exit was funded by a senior debt facility provided by First Bank of Nigeria. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Efekto has been helping gardeners to create beautiful, bountiful and balanced gardens. The company’s range of fertilisers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides adhere stringently to government safety regulations, and this, combined with the broad spectrum of products offered and proven reliability over the decades, has ensured the Efekto brand a place in every garden shed.

As of July 28, 2008, TrenStar, Inc. was acquired by Fluensee, Inc. TrenStar, Inc. provides asset tracking and management solutions. Its solutions include TrenStar, a Web-based software that allows its users to track and manage resources and assets efficiently in the supply chain process; auto ID-enabled tracking technology and strategic logistic services; and information-based business process improvement services, including integration, hardware consultation, and testing. The company serves its clients in brewing and beverage, synthetic rubber, heavy equipment, manufacturing/industrial parts and equipment, and air cargo industries. TrenStar, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado with additional offices the United Kingdom, Germany, and South Africa.

Reclam Group is a producer of recycled ferrous and non ferrous metal products in Southern Africa based on revenue and sales volumes. Reclam Group also produces recycled paper, cardboard and plastic products, as well as aluminium ingots and pellets, and copper sulphate products. Reclam Group’s products are primarily used by its customers as input materials in the manufacturing of their products. The recyclable materials industry that Reclam Group is involved in, entails collecting obsolete or discarded ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, paper, cardboard, glass and plastic and sorting and processing these according to end‑user specifications into products that are used as input materials for industrial manufacturing. It is a dynamic company managed by hands-on entrepreneurs using new technology and methods through its over 70 facilities, pioneering the way to a total recycling and waste management service.

Masivumeni Investments recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals in South Africa, servicing the domestic steel industry as well as exports.

Primedia is an African-focused media and advertising group that targets premium consumers. The company specializes in broadcasting, advertising, and digital media services, delivering innovative content and solutions that connect brands with an engaged audience. By leveraging interactive multimedia technologies, Primedia provides consolidated services that not only enhance business performance but also aim to create positive societal impact. Its commitment to driving change is evident in its approach to connecting brands with consumers who are informed and responsive.

Founded in 1971 in Johannesburg (South Africa), Tsebo has developed into a pan-African enterprise of stature, enjoying a strong presence in a wide range of local and international business sectors. Today, the Tsebo offers market-leading contracted services in Facilities Management, Remote Camps, Catering, Cleaning, Hygiene, Security, Energy and Procurement. This extensive range of hard, soft and infrastructure management services are enjoyed by over 3,000 clients across a number of sectors including financial services, manufacturing, mining, leisure, energy, environment, retail as well as universities and other public services. Tsebo’s clients have found significant benefits in contracting their “non-core” functions to its experienced professionals.

Safripol is an independent plastics manufacturing company that supplies Polypropylene and High-density Polyethylene to the converting industry, for the manufacture of a wide range of packaging and industrial end uses. In addition to supplying larger local converters directly we also distribute our products through Plastomark (Pty) Ltd. The majority of our employees are based at our manufacturing plant in Sasolburg with the commercial and technical teams at our head office in Bryanston, as well as a sales office in Durban.