Vantage Capital

Vantage Capital commenced business in 2001 as a black owned and managed private equity fund manager. Vantage Capital remains primarily focused on private equity investment activities for its own account and for third-party funds and is one of the only remaining black controlled, independent private equity firms in SA.
RA

Ridhaa Ahmed

Senior Associate of Vantage Mezzanine

AA

Akinseye Akinola

Senior Associate of Vantage Mezzanine

LA

Luc Albinski

Managing Partner

DB

Driss Benabdeslam

Associate

AC

Alastair Campbell

MD - Vantage GreenX

ZC

Zaheer Cassim

Associate Partner

SG

Siyanda Gule

CFO

Hv

Hugo van den Heever

Senior Associate - Vantage Mezzanine

Johnny Jones

Partner

DK

David Kornik

Partner

Warren van der Merwe

Managing Partner

MM

Mokgome Mogoba

Associate Partner - Vantage Mezzanine

DN

Diana Njuguna

Senior Associate of Vantage Mezzanine

CM

Colin M. Rezek

Managing Partner, Vantage Mezzanine

NV

Nishay Vithal

Senior Associate of Vantage Mezzanine

Past deals in Namibia

Promamec

Venture Round in 2023
Promamec SARL manufactures and distributes medical equipment. Its products include medical and paramedical devices, downstream customized medical equipment, and upstream storable consumables. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco.

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.

Channel M

Series C in 2006
[Channel M](http://www.channelm.com) is a provider of content and advertising for out-of-home video in North America. The Company produces video content that engages and entertains each demographic specific to its retail and lifestyle venues. The Company's network of channels provides marketers the ability to reach a variety of demographics with television advertising, in-store signage, product integration and national promotions. As of April 2008, Channel M's network includes 20,000 locations and Channel M is offering marketers access to 7,500 locations with monthly traffic of over 100 million. The Company's clients include national retailers such as Macy's, Ashley Furniture, Homestores and Blockbuster. Source:[Channel M](http://www.channelm.com)

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.
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.

Kgoro Central

Debt Financing in 2013
Kgoro Central is an unprecedented mixed-use development above and adjacent to the Sandton Gautrain station.

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.

Safripol (Pty) Ltd.

Debt Financing in 2007
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.

Genser Energy

Debt Financing in 2013
Genser Energy operates as an independent power producer in Ghana. The company engages in the engineering, procurement and construction, and operation and maintenance of power generation assets; and sells power and or/steam to clients. It operates an integrated gasification combined cycle plant; a liquid petroleum gas plant comprised of a gas turbine and a heat recovery steam generator; and a single cycle gas turbine plant that runs on heavy fuel oil and kerosene. The company is based in Accra, Ghana. Genser Energy operates as a subsidiary of Genser Power Inc.

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.

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.

York Timbers

Debt Financing in 2007
York Timbers is a dynamic integrated forestry company that owns both plantations and processing plants. It is in the business of converting forest products into saleable lumber and plywood applications. Plantations are managed using ecologically acceptable methods to Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. This certification defines York as a responsible, sustainable business, that embarks on activities to benefit York’s own people, but also surrounding communities, the environment and its customers. York’s performance will escalate as lumber demand exceeds supply from the available resources in Southern Africa. Through the optimising of the plantations, processing facilities and access to markets via distribution channels, the Group has further increased its earning generating ability. York provides an excellent investment opportunity as it currently trades at a substantial discount to its tangible net asset value.

New Gx Capital

Debt Financing in 2016
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.

Surfline Communications

Debt Financing in 2014
Surfline Communications Limited, a telecommunications network, provides 4G long term evolution (LTE) services in Accra and Tema. The company offers mobile Internet connectivity; and data and product bundles, 4G LTE devices, and phone and tablet accessories. It serves customers through stores in Osu and East Legon. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Accra, Ghana.

Purple Capital Partners

Venture Round in 2017
Purple Capital Partners Limited is a specialist investment firm with business areas in Principal Investment, Private Equity and Real Estate. Purple seeks to offer a range of alternative investment opportunities for itself, institutional and private investors. Purple provides thought – through, risk calculated opportunities with positive alpha returns using an investor – manager interest aligned structure.

Landmark Africa

Debt Financing in 2016
Since opening our doors in 1997, Landmark has provided serviced offices, real estate development, market research and event hosting services to over 5000 organisations. Our vision is to create a globally affiliated real estate and services network for foreign and domestic companies. The aim is to allow them operate efficiently in Africa by providing the operational platform for doing business seamlessly across the continent. Our strong development and business service capabilities are highlighted by our longstanding multinational clientele and vast portfolio of real estate developments. Landmark’s value proposition is our ability to respond to our clients’ continuously growing needs as reflected in our philosophy

Efekto

Debt Financing in 2011
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.

Servest Group

Debt Financing in 2015
Servest Group is a multi-service facilities management provider.

Equity Invest

Debt Financing in 2019
Equity Invest is a Moroccan holding company.

Austell

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.

Primedia (Pty) Limited

Debt Financing in 2008
PRIMEDIA is an African focused media and advertising group targeting premium consumers on the move. The company is committed to using our capability and capacity in our industries to drive positive change and impact society for good.

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.

Simba Properties Investment Company

Debt Financing in 2014
Simba Properties Investment Company develops real estate properties. The company is based in Uganda. Simba Properties Investment Company operates as a subsidiary of Simba Group of Companies.

TrenStar SA (Pty) Ltd.

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.

United Africa Group (Pty) Ltd

Debt Financing in 2016
United Africa Group (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1992 by Haddis Tilahun. Since UAG’s inception, the Group has established a variety of business interests and is active in many sectors of the Namibian economy; Hospitality, Real estate, Property Development, Financial Services, Renewable Energy and Health Care, to name a few. The From humble beginnings in 1992, UAG has organically grown into a business with over NAD 1.7 Billion of assets (USD 121 million) and 665 employees of which (46%) are women. The group has a sizeable real estate portfolio in Windhoek’s Central Business District, Namibia, consisting of over 35 000 square meters of Office Space and under 3000 square meters of Retail Space with a market value of NAD 750 million as at February 2016.Through significant investment in the different sectors of the Namibian economy, UAG has contributed and continues to contribute to creating business opportunities in a competitive environment, as well as to the economic growth of Namibia.