Vantage Capital

Vantage Capital is an independent private equity fund manager established in 2001 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa. As one of the few remaining black-controlled private equity firms in the country, it focuses on private equity investment activities for both its own account and third-party funds. Vantage Capital primarily targets growth-stage companies through buyouts, while also engaging in venture capital investments across various stages, including seed, early, and later stages. The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors, including business products, business services, financial services, materials, resources, information technology, manufacturing, and technology-based industries.

Luc Albinski

Executive Chairman

Ashley Benatar

Managing Director

Alastair Campbell

Managing Director, Vantage GreenX

Abdoulaye Fall

Associate

Omar Gharbawi

Associate Partner

Johnny Jones

Associate Partner

Oluwatobi Kasali

Senior Associate

David Kornik

Partner

Abigail Newham

Associate

Yasthira Ramdenee

Senior Associate

Darshan Shah

Associate Partner

Past deals in South Africa

New GX Capital

Debt Financing in 2016
New GX Capital Holdings Proprietary Limited, established in 2005, is a black-owned investment company focused on fostering growth and sustainability in various sectors, including telecommunications, media technology, energy, infrastructure, and waste management. The company provides partners with essential business acumen, financial expertise, and industry knowledge, enabling them to enhance their competitive positioning and operational viability. New GX actively engages in the management of its portfolio companies, aiming to strengthen their market reach and sustainability while delivering substantial returns for investors. In addition to its investment and advisory services, New GX is committed to social responsibility through initiatives run by the HM PITJE Foundation, which focuses on community empowerment in previously marginalized townships, as well as recycling campaigns and support for start-up ventures. This multifaceted approach underscores New GX's dedication to creating a positive impact on both its partners and the broader community.

Vumatel

Debt Financing in 2016
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

Debt Financing in 2015
Servest Group (Pty) Ltd. is a facilities management provider based in Sandton, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of multi-service solutions. These include industrial and office cleaning, hygiene services, interior and exterior landscaping, and security solutions. The company also specializes in energy management, water management, pest control, catering, and facilities management, serving a diverse clientele across various sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation. Servest aims to simplify operations for its clients by providing integrated services that enhance workforce efficiency and promote sustainability. Originally known as Publico Holdings Limited, the company rebranded to Servest Group in 1998 and has since expanded its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its customers in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.

AFRISAM

Debt Financing in 2014
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

Debt Financing in 2014
Dynamic Bedding manufactures, distributes and markets a wide range of bed bases and mattresses through network of 120 retail stores.

Austell Laboratories

Debt Financing in 2014
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

Debt Financing in 2013
Kgoro Central is a mixed-use development situated above and adjacent to the Sandton Gautrain station in Johannesburg, South Africa. Spanning 200,000 square meters, the project incorporates two levels of retail space, three levels of parking, and 304 residential apartments. This unique property aims to enhance urban living and provide a vibrant environment for both residents and visitors.

CA Sales

Debt Financing in 2012
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

Debt Financing in 2011
Efekto is a manufacturer based in Isando, South Africa, specializing in garden plant protection products and home fertilizers. The company offers a wide range of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, all of which comply with stringent government safety regulations. Efekto's products are designed to help gardeners cultivate beautiful and productive gardens by providing essential plant nutrition through both chemical and organic options. With a proven track record of reliability over the decades, Efekto has established itself as a trusted brand in the gardening community, ensuring its presence in garden sheds across the region.

Trenstar

Debt Financing in 2011
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.

Masivumeni Investments

Debt Financing in 2008
Masivumeni Investments recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals in South Africa, servicing the domestic steel industry as well as exports.

Reclam

Debt Financing in 2008
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.

Primedia

Debt Financing in 2008
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.

Tsebo Solutions Group

Debt Financing in 2007
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

Debt Financing in 2007
Safripol (Pty) Ltd. is a plastics manufacturing company based in Bryanston, South Africa, specializing in the production of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for the converting industry. Established in 1972, Safripol provides a variety of PP grades, including impact and random copolymers as well as homopolymers, which are utilized in applications such as injection-molded articles, blow-molded containers, pipes, sheets, and textile fibers. The company also manufactures HDPE grades suitable for food-contact applications, molded containers, crates, drums, blown films, and pipes. Safripol distributes its products through a network of distributors, including Plastomark (Pty) Ltd., and primarily serves local converters. The majority of its workforce is located at its manufacturing facility in Sasolburg, with additional commercial and technical teams based in Bryanston and a sales office in Durban. Safripol operates as a subsidiary of KAP Industrial Holdings Limited since January 2017 and was previously a subsidiary of Sentrachem Limited.
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