Founded in 2004, ACWA Power develops, invests in, co-owns, and operates a diverse portfolio of power generation plants, including thermal, solar PV, solar CSP, wind, and desalinated water production facilities. It also provides operations and maintenance services for these industries across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, and other regions.
Etana Energy
Debt Financing in 2024
Etana Energy is an electricity trader focused on distributing electricity generated from renewable energy projects to businesses in South Africa. The company specializes in solar and wind energy, providing low-carbon electricity solutions that address the region's significant power needs. By offering competitive pricing, forward price certainty, and flexible contract terms, Etana Energy serves a diverse clientele that includes municipal, industrial, and retail customers. Through its trading services, the company aims to promote sustainable energy usage while ensuring reliable electricity supply.
Scatec ASA is an integrated independent solar power producer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in the design, development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction management, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plants. Scatec operates through three segments: Power Production, Services, and Development and Construction. With a portfolio of 1.9 GW in operation and under construction, Scatec's projects are located in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Jordan, Malaysia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, and Ukraine. The company aims to deliver affordable and sustainable clean energy solutions globally. Scatec changed its name from Scatec Solar ASA in November 2020 to reflect its broader focus and capabilities in the renewable energy sector.
Lona Group
Venture Round in 2022
Lona Group is a manufacturer and exporter of citrus products based in Cape Town, South Africa. The company specializes in a diverse range of agricultural products, including grapefruit, mangoes, grapes, pears, plums, avocados, pomegranates, lemons, and oranges, along with various vegetables. Through its export operations, Lona Group plays a significant role in the global supply chain for fresh produce, providing high-quality fruits and vegetables to international markets.
Absa
Funding Round in 2021
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Funding Round in 2020
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a provider of digital infrastructure in Africa, delivering data, voice, and IP services through a nationwide fiber and satellite network. It operates an extensive fiber backbone spanning about 18,000 kilometers across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa, enabling high-speed internet access for public and private sector enterprises and supporting the digital journey. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, the company serves as a key connectivity partner across the continent.
Absa
Debt Financing in 2020
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.
Mettle.net
Debt Financing in 2020
Mettle Investments Limited is a specialist financial services company based in Bellville, South Africa, established in 1995. The company focuses on the lending business, offering a variety of financial solutions including asset-backed short-term lending, debtor finance, working capital finance, corporate finance, incremental housing finance, factoring, and invoice discounting. Mettle serves a diverse clientele, which includes international corporations, small and medium enterprises, and individual clients. In addition to its lending services, the company is involved in the solar energy and fintech sectors, highlighting its commitment to innovation and the development of specialised financial solutions.
Absa
Debt Financing in 2019
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.
FirstRand Bank
Post in 2019
FirstRand Bank, established in 1998, is a prominent financial services provider based in Sandton, South Africa. It offers a wide range of banking, insurance, and investment products and services to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector customers, both domestically and across various African countries. The company operates through several divisions, including First National Bank (FNB) for retail and commercial banking, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) for corporate and investment banking, WesBank for installment finance, and Ashburton Investments for investment management. Its services span deposit products, loans, credit facilities, investment products, transactional services, insurance, advisory services, and wealth management, catering to a diverse client base that includes consumers, small businesses, medium corporates, parastatals, government entities, and the agricultural sector.
Absa
Debt Financing in 2019
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.
ACWA Power
Debt Financing in 2019
Founded in 2004, ACWA Power develops, invests in, co-owns, and operates a diverse portfolio of power generation plants, including thermal, solar PV, solar CSP, wind, and desalinated water production facilities. It also provides operations and maintenance services for these industries across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, and other regions.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Funding Round in 2018
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a provider of digital infrastructure in Africa, delivering data, voice, and IP services through a nationwide fiber and satellite network. It operates an extensive fiber backbone spanning about 18,000 kilometers across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa, enabling high-speed internet access for public and private sector enterprises and supporting the digital journey. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, the company serves as a key connectivity partner across the continent.
ARM Cement
Debt Financing in 2018
ARM Cement PLC is a Kenya-based manufacturer of cement, operating primarily in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Rwanda. Founded in 1974 and formerly known as Athi River Mining Limited, the company changed its name in 2012. ARM Cement is organized into two main segments: Cement and Lime, and Other Products. It produces a variety of cement types, including tiling cement, composite cement, portland cement, and clinker, and sells these products under the Rhino brand. In addition to cement, the company is involved in the mining and processing of industrial minerals and chemicals, the trading of other building products, and the manufacture and sale of fertilizers under the Mavuno brand. The majority of ARM Cement's revenue is generated from its operations in Kenya.
FirstRand Bank
Post in 2016
FirstRand Bank, established in 1998, is a prominent financial services provider based in Sandton, South Africa. It offers a wide range of banking, insurance, and investment products and services to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector customers, both domestically and across various African countries. The company operates through several divisions, including First National Bank (FNB) for retail and commercial banking, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) for corporate and investment banking, WesBank for installment finance, and Ashburton Investments for investment management. Its services span deposit products, loans, credit facilities, investment products, transactional services, insurance, advisory services, and wealth management, catering to a diverse client base that includes consumers, small businesses, medium corporates, parastatals, government entities, and the agricultural sector.
ARM Cement
Venture Round in 2016
ARM Cement PLC is a Kenya-based manufacturer of cement, operating primarily in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Rwanda. Founded in 1974 and formerly known as Athi River Mining Limited, the company changed its name in 2012. ARM Cement is organized into two main segments: Cement and Lime, and Other Products. It produces a variety of cement types, including tiling cement, composite cement, portland cement, and clinker, and sells these products under the Rhino brand. In addition to cement, the company is involved in the mining and processing of industrial minerals and chemicals, the trading of other building products, and the manufacture and sale of fertilizers under the Mavuno brand. The majority of ARM Cement's revenue is generated from its operations in Kenya.
Grindrod is a South African logistics company with global reach, operating in over 32 countries worldwide. It offers comprehensive solutions including terminal operations, port management, and logistics services such as rail logistics, container handling, road transportation, maritime transport, ships agency, clearing and forwarding, customs management, and project logistics. The company's three divisions - Freight Services, Shipping, and Financial Services - provide synergies locally and internationally, with a focus on oil and gas, dry bulk, bulk liquid commodities, containerised cargo, and vehicles.
Standard Bank Group
Debt Financing in 2014
Standard Bank Group is a global commercial bank with African roots, founded in South Africa in 1862. It operates across 35 countries worldwide, offering transactional banking, savings, borrowing, lending, investments, insurance, risk management, wealth management, and advisory services to individuals, businesses, governments, and international counterparties.