Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX Code: PRU) has forged a reputation as one of the world's most successful gold explorers. Focused on under-explored gold belts in West Africa, they achieved their goal to become a gold producer in 2011 and started commercial production on 1 January 2012. Their Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) in Ghana, formerly referred to as the Central Ashanti Gold Project (CAGP) and Ayanfuri, has 5.25 million ounces of Measured and Indicated gold resources, including reserves of 2.36 Moz gold, and 2.17Moz Inferred gold resources. A revised Feasibility Study for their second major project, Sissingué in Côte d’Ivoire, released in April 2015, confirmed it as a technically feasible and economically robust project. Perseus is targeting the start of construction at Sissingué in the September quarter of 2015, with the first gold pour within 14 months. Perseus is highly motivated to minimize investment and maximize cash flow in order to improve shareholder returns while becoming West Africa’s next multi-mine gold producer. The Company has an experienced and focused board and management team with a track record of strong organic growth through exploration success.
Omnisient (Pty) Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, operates the online platform intersect.ai, which facilitates secure data sharing and collaboration among businesses while ensuring data privacy and information security. The platform empowers users to monetize their data by creating evaluable data sets that can be traded securely, fostering innovation and enhancing profitability for its clients. Through its services, Omnisient supports businesses in leveraging data to drive growth and achieve their objectives.
LifeQ Inc. develops a platform that provides users with a single source of information to understand and optimize their health in fitness, nutrition, sleep and stress, medical, health, and data mining application areas. The company is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Provider of banking-as-a-service and payment processing services intended for banks, fintech, telecom, and other financial service providers. The company's platform offers an extensive range of microservices that enable rapid digital transaction propositions for clients, it is a multi-tenant cloud-based API (application programming interface) and associated admin console, enabling users to make payments through the application, thereby eliminating the need for users to carry cash everywhere.
Airports Company of South Africa Limited operates nine of South Africa’s airports. Its head office is in the Maples Office Park.
Omnisient (Pty) Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, operates the online platform intersect.ai, which facilitates secure data sharing and collaboration among businesses while ensuring data privacy and information security. The platform empowers users to monetize their data by creating evaluable data sets that can be traded securely, fostering innovation and enhancing profitability for its clients. Through its services, Omnisient supports businesses in leveraging data to drive growth and achieve their objectives.
WhereIsMyTransport Ltd is an information technology company that focuses on urban transportation solutions through its mobile application. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Cape Town, South Africa, the company specializes in collecting and providing access to public transport data across various African cities. Its big data platform enables effective data collection, access, and journey planning, assisting users in navigating public transportation systems more efficiently.
Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX Code: PRU) has forged a reputation as one of the world's most successful gold explorers. Focused on under-explored gold belts in West Africa, they achieved their goal to become a gold producer in 2011 and started commercial production on 1 January 2012. Their Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) in Ghana, formerly referred to as the Central Ashanti Gold Project (CAGP) and Ayanfuri, has 5.25 million ounces of Measured and Indicated gold resources, including reserves of 2.36 Moz gold, and 2.17Moz Inferred gold resources. A revised Feasibility Study for their second major project, Sissingué in Côte d’Ivoire, released in April 2015, confirmed it as a technically feasible and economically robust project. Perseus is targeting the start of construction at Sissingué in the September quarter of 2015, with the first gold pour within 14 months. Perseus is highly motivated to minimize investment and maximize cash flow in order to improve shareholder returns while becoming West Africa’s next multi-mine gold producer. The Company has an experienced and focused board and management team with a track record of strong organic growth through exploration success.
Snapt, Inc. develops frontends for open source server software. It offers Snapt Framework that is used as an interface for Linux and BDS; Snapt Squid, a frontend ROI solution that records reports and provides access control solutions to businesses; Snapt HAProxy, a load balancing solution; and Screencasts. Snapt, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Aerobotics (Pty.) Ltd., founded in 2014 and located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in developing autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and data processing solutions for various industries, including agriculture, surveying, gaming, and security. The company utilizes aerial imagery and machine learning algorithms to provide precision agriculture solutions, enabling farmers to optimize crop management through detailed analysis and insights. Aerobotics combines its drone technology with a flight planning application to enhance data collection and processing, thereby supporting clients in making informed decisions based on accurate and timely information.
Private Equity Round in 2016
Comsol is South Africa's premier layer 2 open access solution partner, enabling major Telcos, Carriers and Service Providers to answer the demand for high speed, reliable carrier grade access solutions. Comsol understands the need for choice, offering the freedom to choose, without compromising on quality and dependability. Comsol offers South Africa's first medium agnostic, enterprise grade, Layer 2, open access network, delivering guaranteed, dedicated, high speed carrier grade solutions to over 200 South African metropolitan areas and towns, creating a business grade foundation for people to connect, anywhere, any time. Together with Comsol's partners, Comsol is committed to enabling limitless connectivity for South Africa and beyond.
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, established in 1985 and headquartered in Lomé, Togo, is a banking institution that provides a comprehensive range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services across Africa and internationally. The bank operates through three main segments: Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Consumer Banking. Its offerings include various account types, personal and asset acquisition loans, mortgages, and payment cards, along with internet and mobile banking services. Additionally, Ecobank provides bancassurance, remittances, foreign exchange, trade finance, and cash management services. The bank serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, multinationals, government agencies, and small to medium-sized enterprises. With a network of 888 branches and over 2,460 ATMs, Ecobank has positioned itself as a key player in the West African banking sector, addressing the needs of a region previously dominated by foreign and state-owned banks.
Convergence Partners, established in 2006, is an investment management firm specializing in the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors in Africa. The firm is recognized for its ability to create and enhance investment opportunities within the information and communications technology (ICT) landscape. As impact investors, Convergence Partners aims to stimulate investment capital to improve communication access and ICT infrastructure across the continent. The firm prioritizes initiatives that enhance the availability of communication services, broadband, and technological innovations for African communities. The founders bring extensive experience in pan-African private equity, focusing on investments that yield substantial returns while contributing to regional development. Notable achievements include significant investments in landmark ICT projects, such as SEACOM, the first undersea fiber optic cable for East Africa, and New Dawn, Africa's first private sector communications satellite. Additionally, FibreCo Telecommunications, which developed the continent's first independent national fiber network, exemplifies the firm's commitment to advancing ICT infrastructure in Africa.
Software and services enabling non-profit organizations to raise funds, influence public policy and support their processes
GiftCertificates.com, Inc. is an e-commerce provider of diverse reward solutions and gift products tailored for both corporate and consumer markets. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the company offers a wide range of products, including the SuperCertificate, which is redeemable for numerous original merchant gift cards. Its offerings extend to greeting cards, merchant cards across various categories such as entertainment, clothing, home, and travel, as well as e-Gift cards. In addition to gift products, GiftCertificates.com provides comprehensive reward solutions, including consumer promotions, employee recognition programs, and wellness initiatives. The company also delivers client services, such as program strategy and incentive management, catering to various industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail. As of February 2019, GiftCertificates.com operates as a subsidiary of Tango Card, Inc.