The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., established in 1869, is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management. It operates in four primary segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The company provides a wide range of services, including financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, underwriting services for various securities, client execution services for fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, securities services, and wealth advisory services. It serves a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Goldman Sachs invests in a broad array of asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, real estate, and private equity, demonstrating its commitment to driving growth and innovation across industries.
Managing Director, Asia Pacific Healthcare and Life Sciences Investing
Kaixun Zhang
Managing Director
Teresa Mattamouros
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Tanner Mahoney
Vice President
Ben Fife
Vice President - GS Growth
Past deals in Africa
Vedanta Resources
Post in 2024
Vedanta Resources Limited, a global diversified natural resources company, engages in the exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals and oil & gas. Headquartered in London, the company operates through seven segments: Zinc-India, Zinc-International, Oil & Gas, Iron Ore, Copper-India/Australia, Aluminium, and Power. Vedanta produces a range of metals including zinc, lead, silver, copper, aluminum, and iron ore, as well as oil & gas and power. It also engages in port and infrastructure operations, refining of precious metals, manufacture of various products, and accommodation and catering services. The company operates in India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, and other countries, with a significant presence in India. Vedanta is a subsidiary of Volcan Investments Limited and was founded in 1976.
Groupe Crystal
Acquisition in 2024
Groupe Crystal is a financial services firm that specializes in wealth management and advisory services. Operating across Europe, Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including investment planning, retirement planning, estate management, and tax planning. Additionally, Groupe Crystal provides asset allocation, insurance, securities accounts, real estate rental, and risk management services. The firm is particularly focused on delivering personalized solutions for French speakers living abroad and for international investors, ensuring that their specific wealth management needs are effectively addressed.
Tamara
Debt Financing in 2023
Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to transform the shopping, payment, and banking experience for consumers. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara has established a significant presence, operating offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. Since its inception in September 2020, Tamara has raised approximately $366 million in both equity and debt from notable investors, including Sanabil Investments and Goldman Sachs. The platform boasts around 6 million customers and partners with more than 15,000 merchants, featuring a mix of global and regional brands as well as local small and medium enterprises. Tamara empowers merchants by providing flexible payment options through its application programming interfaces, allowing clients to increase sales by offering installment payment plans.
InterContinental Hotels Group
Post in 2023
InterContinental Hotels Group is a prominent global hospitality company that owns, manages, franchises, and leases hotels across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Greater China. Operating under 19 brands, including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, and newer lifestyle brands such as Kimpton and Voco, the company caters to a wide range of market segments from midscale to luxury. As of December 31, 2023, it operates approximately 946,000 rooms in over 5,600 hotels worldwide. The company has a strong emphasis on managed and franchised properties, which together account for 99% of its total room count. Additionally, InterContinental Hotels Group offers the IHG Rewards Club, a loyalty program designed to enhance guest experience and retention. Founded in 1777 and headquartered in Denham, United Kingdom, the company employs around 400,000 people dedicated to delivering quality hospitality services.
One97 Communications
Post in 2023
One97 Communications Limited is a mobile payments services company based in Noida, India, founded in 2000. It operates under the Paytm brand, offering a comprehensive range of mobile content and commerce services. The company provides digital goods and services, including top-ups, ticket bookings, hotel reservations, music, videos, games, and other mobile content. Additionally, One97 Communications is a leading provider of payment solutions for e-commerce merchants, utilizing its RBI-approved semi-closed wallet. With a workforce of over 4,500 employees, the company has a wide geographical footprint, with regional offices in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata, as well as a global presence in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Sasol
Post in 2023
Sasol Limited, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an integrated chemical and energy company. It operates through segments including Mining, Energy, Base Chemicals, and Performance Chemicals. Sasol mines coal, explores and produces oil and gas, and markets liquid fuels, pipeline gas, and electricity. It also produces and markets a wide array of chemicals such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and various specialty chemicals used in diverse industries. Additionally, Sasol offers engineering and project services. With over 34,000 employees in 37 countries, Sasol is expanding globally while remaining committed to its South African roots.
Tamara
Debt Financing in 2023
Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to transform the shopping, payment, and banking experience for consumers. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara has established a significant presence, operating offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. Since its inception in September 2020, Tamara has raised approximately $366 million in both equity and debt from notable investors, including Sanabil Investments and Goldman Sachs. The platform boasts around 6 million customers and partners with more than 15,000 merchants, featuring a mix of global and regional brands as well as local small and medium enterprises. Tamara empowers merchants by providing flexible payment options through its application programming interfaces, allowing clients to increase sales by offering installment payment plans.
Kobo360
Series B in 2021
Kobo360 is a digital logistics platform that connects cargo owners, truck operators, and drivers to streamline the supply chain process. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the platform utilizes data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in logistics operations, particularly in last-mile delivery. Kobo360 aims to reduce communication gaps and optimize pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring goods are moved seamlessly across the continent. The company also supports rural farmers by minimizing farm wastages, thereby enabling them to access new markets and increase their earnings. In addition to its logistics services, Kobo360 plans to establish a marketplace to link farmers directly with buyers globally, which will help eliminate intermediaries and improve profitability for smallholder farmers. Ultimately, Kobo360 seeks to build a comprehensive logistics ecosystem that enhances trade and commerce in Africa and emerging markets.
Airtel
Post in 2021
Bharti Airtel Limited, commonly known as Airtel, is an Indian multinational telecommunications services company headquartered in New Delhi, India. It operates in 20 countries across South Asia, Africa, and the Channel Islands. Airtel has a GSM network in all countries in which it operates, providing 2G, 3G and 4G services depending upon the country of operation. Airtel is the largest provider of mobile telephony and second largest provider of fixed telephony in India, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services. It offers its telecom services under the "airtel" brand, and is headed by Sunil Bharti Mittal. Bharti Airtel is the first Indian telecom service provider to achieve Cisco Gold certification. It also acts as a carrier for national and international long distance communication services. The company has a submarine cable landing station at Chennai, which connects the submarine cable connecting Chennai and Singapore.
Infinidat
Series D in 2020
Infinidat is a global technology company specializing in enterprise data storage solutions. Founded in 2011, it offers a software-focused architecture designed to store and protect vast amounts of data, supporting numerous petabytes. Infinidat's flagship product, InfiniBox, is a flash-optimized storage system for enterprises, while Host Side provides data center management tools for storage and application administrators. The company also offers Host PowerTools, automating various manual tasks to streamline storage management. Infinidat serves clients worldwide from its headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and multiple international offices.
Jumo
Venture Round in 2020
Jumo is a fintech company that specializes in providing banking technology aimed at enhancing financial access in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. The company partners with banks to deliver loans, savings, and various financial services to traditionally underserved customers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jumo develops credit scores and financial products tailored to individual needs. Their platform also employs behavioral data from mobile usage to establish financial identities for small and medium enterprises, allowing customers to engage with financial services in a cost-effective and responsible manner. Jumo offers essential reporting, analytics, and insights to its partners, facilitating improved service delivery and financial choices for their clients.
Jumo
Debt Financing in 2020
Jumo is a fintech company that specializes in providing banking technology aimed at enhancing financial access in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. The company partners with banks to deliver loans, savings, and various financial services to traditionally underserved customers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jumo develops credit scores and financial products tailored to individual needs. Their platform also employs behavioral data from mobile usage to establish financial identities for small and medium enterprises, allowing customers to engage with financial services in a cost-effective and responsible manner. Jumo offers essential reporting, analytics, and insights to its partners, facilitating improved service delivery and financial choices for their clients.
Jumo
Series C in 2020
Jumo is a fintech company that specializes in providing banking technology aimed at enhancing financial access in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. The company partners with banks to deliver loans, savings, and various financial services to traditionally underserved customers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jumo develops credit scores and financial products tailored to individual needs. Their platform also employs behavioral data from mobile usage to establish financial identities for small and medium enterprises, allowing customers to engage with financial services in a cost-effective and responsible manner. Jumo offers essential reporting, analytics, and insights to its partners, facilitating improved service delivery and financial choices for their clients.
Twiga Foods
Venture Round in 2019
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Kobo360
Series A in 2019
Kobo360 is a digital logistics platform that connects cargo owners, truck operators, and drivers to streamline the supply chain process. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the platform utilizes data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in logistics operations, particularly in last-mile delivery. Kobo360 aims to reduce communication gaps and optimize pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring goods are moved seamlessly across the continent. The company also supports rural farmers by minimizing farm wastages, thereby enabling them to access new markets and increase their earnings. In addition to its logistics services, Kobo360 plans to establish a marketplace to link farmers directly with buyers globally, which will help eliminate intermediaries and improve profitability for smallholder farmers. Ultimately, Kobo360 seeks to build a comprehensive logistics ecosystem that enhances trade and commerce in Africa and emerging markets.
Remitly
Debt Financing in 2019
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that specializes in facilitating international money transfers through its extensive network across Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua, Remitly offers a mobile payment service that allows consumers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to send money easily to friends and family. The company utilizes advanced technology to streamline the money transfer process, eliminating unnecessary steps and fees associated with traditional methods. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., providing a cost-effective and reliable service for its customers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads, positioning Remitly as a key player in the evolving financial services landscape for immigrants.
Talentsoft
Series D in 2019
Talentsoft, established in 2007, is a leading French software company specializing in cloud-based Talent Management solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and learning management, all integrated on a single platform. Talentsoft has achieved rapid growth and international success by forming strategic partnerships, maintaining high-caliber teams, and providing an attractive technology solution. With numerous awards and financial backing, the company has expanded its global presence to every continent, serving clients through its network of subsidiaries and affiliates.
Unicaf
Series B in 2018
Unicaf, founded in 2012, operates an online higher education platform that provides affordable and quality university degree programs to young professionals in Africa. The company partners with reputable universities from the UK, US, Europe, and Africa, offering locally accredited degrees that allow students to study primarily online while balancing their work commitments. Unicaf's approach combines online instruction with physical instructional centers and virtual coaching, making it easier for students to pursue their education and enhance their career prospects. The organization has experienced significant growth, serving over 8,000 students and aiming to expand its reach to 60,000 students.
Jumo
Series B in 2018
Jumo is a fintech company that specializes in providing banking technology aimed at enhancing financial access in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. The company partners with banks to deliver loans, savings, and various financial services to traditionally underserved customers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jumo develops credit scores and financial products tailored to individual needs. Their platform also employs behavioral data from mobile usage to establish financial identities for small and medium enterprises, allowing customers to engage with financial services in a cost-effective and responsible manner. Jumo offers essential reporting, analytics, and insights to its partners, facilitating improved service delivery and financial choices for their clients.
Jumo
Venture Round in 2018
Jumo is a fintech company that specializes in providing banking technology aimed at enhancing financial access in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. The company partners with banks to deliver loans, savings, and various financial services to traditionally underserved customers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jumo develops credit scores and financial products tailored to individual needs. Their platform also employs behavioral data from mobile usage to establish financial identities for small and medium enterprises, allowing customers to engage with financial services in a cost-effective and responsible manner. Jumo offers essential reporting, analytics, and insights to its partners, facilitating improved service delivery and financial choices for their clients.
Infinidat
Series C in 2017
Infinidat is a global technology company specializing in enterprise data storage solutions. Founded in 2011, it offers a software-focused architecture designed to store and protect vast amounts of data, supporting numerous petabytes. Infinidat's flagship product, InfiniBox, is a flash-optimized storage system for enterprises, while Host Side provides data center management tools for storage and application administrators. The company also offers Host PowerTools, automating various manual tasks to streamline storage management. Infinidat serves clients worldwide from its headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and multiple international offices.
Jumia Group
Series C in 2016
Jumia Group operates a pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting consumers and businesses across the continent. It offers a wide range of products and services, from consumer goods to online travel, through its marketplace. Jumia also provides logistics services for package delivery and a payment service for transactions on its platform. The company generates revenue through sales of goods, commissions, fulfillment, value-added services, and marketing & advertising. Jumia's primary revenue source is the West Africa segment.
Talentsoft
Series C in 2015
Talentsoft, established in 2007, is a leading French software company specializing in cloud-based Talent Management solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and learning management, all integrated on a single platform. Talentsoft has achieved rapid growth and international success by forming strategic partnerships, maintaining high-caliber teams, and providing an attractive technology solution. With numerous awards and financial backing, the company has expanded its global presence to every continent, serving clients through its network of subsidiaries and affiliates.
Hamlet Protein
Private Equity Round in 2015
HAMLET PROTEIN A/S, established in 1992 and headquartered in Horsens, Denmark, specializes in the production of soy-based protein products tailored for animal feed. The company focuses on developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality protein ingredients suitable for various young animals, including piglets, calves, and poultry, as well as pets and aquatic species. Utilizing a unique production process, HAMLET PROTEIN ensures that its products not only possess an appealing taste but also meet essential nutritional requirements, enhancing palatability and digestibility while supporting gut health. The company's offerings are distributed across multiple regions, including Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia/New Zealand, and are produced in its facilities located in Horsens and Findlay, Ohio.
Ramco
Post in 2015
Ramco Systems is a cloud enterprise software company that is part of the Ramco Group, a diversified conglomerate based in India. The company specializes in providing multi-tenanted software solutions for human capital management, payroll, enterprise resource planning, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services primarily for the aviation and defense sectors. With a focus on usability, Ramco employs a product philosophy known as MUSIC—emphasizing mobility, user interface, social integration, in-memory processing, and context-aware applications. It develops its software using the Ramco VirtualWorks platform for transaction systems and Ramco DecisionWorks for analytics and reporting. Serving over 150,000 users across more than 1,000 customer organizations, Ramco Systems operates from its headquarters in Chennai and has a global presence with 20 offices in regions including North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. The company generates most of its revenue through the sale of software licenses and associated services.
EatOye
Series E in 2015
EatOye.pk, based in Pakistan, is a leading online food delivery and restaurant reservation service. It connects users with local restaurants, enabling them to order food or reserve tables for free, often at discounted prices. EatOye's proprietary technology helps find the best deals by targeting empty restaurant tables, offering uncapped discounts on the entire bill, including food and drinks. With over 200,000 monthly visitors, EatOye is a significant player in Pakistan's food tech industry.
Perseus
Venture Round in 2015
Perseus, Inc. is a managed services provider specializing in high-speed global networks, colocation, and trading technologies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse international clientele that includes major market makers, banks, exchanges, and Fortune 500 companies. Perseus is known for offering rapid, secure market connectivity, with some of the fastest private routes connecting key financial hubs such as Chicago, New York, London, and Tokyo. The company has received multiple awards for innovation and growth, including recognition in industry lists for its impactful products and services. As of 2017, Perseus operates as a subsidiary of GTT Communications, Inc.
Jumia Group
Series C in 2014
Jumia Group operates a pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting consumers and businesses across the continent. It offers a wide range of products and services, from consumer goods to online travel, through its marketplace. Jumia also provides logistics services for package delivery and a payment service for transactions on its platform. The company generates revenue through sales of goods, commissions, fulfillment, value-added services, and marketing & advertising. Jumia's primary revenue source is the West Africa segment.
IHS Towers
Private Equity Round in 2014
IHS Towers is a prominent independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focusing primarily on emerging markets. The company manages over 40,000 towers across 11 countries, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. IHS Towers primarily serves mobile network operators, providing them with the essential infrastructure needed to deliver wireless voice and data services to their customers. With a significant portion of its revenue generated in Nigeria, the company has established itself as a leader in the telecommunications sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.
IHS Towers
Private Equity Round in 2014
IHS Towers is a prominent independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focusing primarily on emerging markets. The company manages over 40,000 towers across 11 countries, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. IHS Towers primarily serves mobile network operators, providing them with the essential infrastructure needed to deliver wireless voice and data services to their customers. With a significant portion of its revenue generated in Nigeria, the company has established itself as a leader in the telecommunications sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.
Sterling and Wilson
Venture Round in 2010
Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited specializes in providing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar power projects. Founded in 2011 and based in New Delhi, India, the company offers a comprehensive range of services that encompass design, procurement of materials, construction, and field quality monitoring. In addition to its EPC services, Sterling and Wilson also provides operations and maintenance services for third-party solar projects. The company imports, exports, and trades solar modules, structures, inverters, and related accessories, and engages in the installation and maintenance of solar power generating facilities. With 245 solar power projects totaling an aggregate capacity of 10,134 megawatt peak, it serves a diverse clientele that includes independent power producers, developers, and equity funds. Sterling and Wilson operates across 25 countries, including regions in India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Australia. It is a subsidiary of Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited.
Sterling and Wilson
Private Equity Round in 2008
Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited specializes in providing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar power projects. Founded in 2011 and based in New Delhi, India, the company offers a comprehensive range of services that encompass design, procurement of materials, construction, and field quality monitoring. In addition to its EPC services, Sterling and Wilson also provides operations and maintenance services for third-party solar projects. The company imports, exports, and trades solar modules, structures, inverters, and related accessories, and engages in the installation and maintenance of solar power generating facilities. With 245 solar power projects totaling an aggregate capacity of 10,134 megawatt peak, it serves a diverse clientele that includes independent power producers, developers, and equity funds. Sterling and Wilson operates across 25 countries, including regions in India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Australia. It is a subsidiary of Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited.
Network International
Series B in 2000
Network International is a prominent provider of payment solutions in the Middle East and Africa, established in 1994. The company offers a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to meet the diverse needs of merchants and financial institutions. Its offerings include credit and debit card processing, ATM management, merchant acquiring, and consumer finance applications. Network International is recognized for its innovative approach and ability to deliver tailored solutions that enhance payment transactions, making them secure, fast, and efficient. As a principal member of Visa International and MasterCard International in the UAE, it holds a significant position in the market, being the first independent vendor certified by both networks for card payments. The company also provides consultancy services to assist clients in planning and designing new card products and programs. Committed to driving customer revenue and profitability, Network International continues to evolve its services to adapt to the growing demands of the digital commerce landscape.
Vision Software PTY
Venture Round in 1999
Vision was founded in 1990. It is the leader in entertainment and edutainment software sales in South Africa and has 16 full-time employees. The company has regional offices in Durban and Cape Town and is rapidly building export sales into Kenya and four neighboring countries (Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland). In addition to Electronic Arts products, Vision distributes software for other leading publishers.
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