Global Capital (Pty)

Global Capital (Pty) Limited is a boutique investment banking and private equity firm established in 1995, operating in both South Africa and Australia. The firm is partly owned by its management team and Investec Bank Group. Global Capital specializes in managing a range of funds for institutional clients and select private investors, focusing on tailored investment strategies that align with the needs of its diverse clientele.

Larry Nestadt

Executive Chairman

17 past transactions

CodiPlay

Series A in 2025
CodiPlay is an educational technology company focused on teaching programming to children through interactive mobile games and IoT constructors. Its platform allows students to learn fundamental coding concepts, such as algorithms and loops, using only a smartphone. Through a mobile application, users can visually assemble IoT projects using block code elements, connect circuits, and simulate algorithms, ultimately enabling them to create real-life gadgets with Arduino controllers. CodiPlay's curriculum is grounded in STEAM and Maker Education principles, tailored for children aged 6 to 17, and features varying levels of complexity. The company offers a comprehensive solution that includes the CodiPlay mobile application for iOS and Android, the CodiTeach educational web platform for educators, and CodiKit gadget creation kits. CodiPlay employs a licensing business model, granting customers access to its software via the internet while managing the web application independently.

OneSpark

Venture Round in 2023
OneSpark is a technology-driven insurance provider focused on offering innovative and socially responsible life insurance solutions. The company aims to address common issues in the insurance industry, such as limited choices and high premiums, by delivering efficient and affordable policies. OneSpark's platform prioritizes client needs, ensuring that every benefit and feature is designed with the customer in mind. By simplifying the insurance purchasing process, OneSpark provides access to competitively priced insurance products, making it easier for individuals to find the coverage they need.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Private Equity Round in 2021
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a prominent pharmaceutical retailer in South Africa, established in 1978 as a small pharmacy in Mondeor, Johannesburg. The company remains privately owned by its original founders and has earned recognition as the country's top pharmacy chain, receiving accolades in various readers' surveys. Dis-Chem offers a diverse product range that includes personal care, beauty, healthcare, nutrition, dispensary, and baby care items. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Retail and Wholesale. The Retail segment generates the majority of revenue through company stores and a wide array of health and beauty products, alongside pharma-logistic services. The Wholesale segment encompasses distribution businesses and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, further solidifying Dis-Chem's position in the market.

Dentex Healthcare Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
Dentex Healthcare Group is a medical organization that specializes in providing a range of dental services, including oral surgery, periodontics, and restorative consulting and treatment. The company operates a dental partnership model, collaborating with dentists to create a network of dental practices. This co-ownership approach enables Dentex to invest in practices that generate sustainable cash flow, while also supporting the professional development of its partners. By alleviating some operational burdens for dentists, Dentex fosters an environment conducive to growth and enhanced profitability, ultimately benefiting both practitioners and their clients.

Quantifi

Private Equity Round in 2020
Quantifi is a company based in Fourways, South Africa, focused on the online retail of wearable devices and digital health systems. By leveraging the Internet of Things, Quantifi seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals and organizations through advanced data analysis and user engagement. The company aims to promote healthier lifestyles by offering innovative wearable technology that helps users monitor their health and well-being. Through its unique approach, Quantifi stands out in the market as a provider of solutions that encourage behavioral change and empower users to better understand their health metrics.

World of Golf

Private Equity Round in 2019
World of Golf is a provider of golf services in South Africa, catering to both golfers and non-golfers by offering opportunities to practice a wide range of shots. The company features flexible and affordable membership options designed to accommodate all skill levels. Members enjoy unlimited access to its world-class facilities, including the use of practice balls, seven days a week. Additionally, the membership grants unlimited access to the PwC Wedge and Putt Par-3 course, enhancing the overall golfing experience for participants.

Evolt

Private Equity Round in 2015
Evolt Pty Ltd. is a company based in Seven Hills, Australia, that specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of emergency lighting products and control systems. Its product range includes exit signs, emergency luminaires, inverters, and monitoring devices, as well as power accessories, leads, and bathroom heaters. Evolt serves both in-house and private-labeled brands, providing essential emergency lighting systems and related products throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Exclusive Books

Acquisition in 2014
Exclusive Books is one of South Africa's largest bookselling chains, with numerous locations across the country and an additional store in Gaborone, Botswana. The company specializes in a diverse selection of books, offering various genres that include fiction and non-fiction, such as art and design, adventure, contemporary romance, crime, psychology, and history. This extensive range allows customers to find books that cater to their individual preferences, making it a prominent destination for book lovers in the region.

National Airways Corp.

Acquisition in 2013
National Airways Corporation (NAC), established in 1946, has grown to become the largest general aviation company in Africa and one of the largest globally. Headquartered at Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg, NAC provides a comprehensive range of aviation services and products for the fixed wing and helicopter markets. Its offerings include new and pre-owned aircraft sales, aircraft maintenance, charter services, international operations, air ambulance services, aircraft leasing, and training for pilots, technical staff, and air traffic control personnel. In addition to its extensive operations within South Africa, NAC has international ventures, including Awesome Flight Logistics in Perth, Australia, and Specialized Aircraft Services in Wichita, USA.

Process Pipe

Private Equity Round in 2012
Process Pipe is a prominent wholesaler of carbon and mild steel pipes, fittings, and flanges in South Africa, with established branches in Gauteng, Durban, and Cape Town. Founded in 1969, the company has built a national presence, emphasizing distribution and exceptional customer service. It also has a network of distributors in Namibia, Mozambique, Polokwane, and Nelspruit, supported by its own distribution fleet. Catering primarily to the mining, chemical, petrochemical, nuclear, and allied industries, Process Pipe offers a diverse range of products, including carbon and stainless steel pipes, fittings, and flanges, along with fabrication services for specialized carbon steel piping systems. The company is ISO 9001-qualified and employs a knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff dedicated to assisting clients with their piping and fittings needs.

Impala Bolt & Nut

Private Equity Round in 2011
Impala Bolt & Nut, established in 1988, is a South African manufacturer and distributor specializing in industrial fasteners. The company provides a range of products, including nuts, bolts, screws, and washers, catering to the engineering, automotive, industrial, and mining sectors. Impala Bolt & Nut has expanded its market presence by diversifying its product offerings and continuously enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. This commitment to improvement allows the company to effectively serve a variety of applications, such as racking, shelving, and warehousing, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service. Through ongoing investment in new technologies and expertise, Impala Bolt & Nut positions itself as a valuable supply chain partner for leading companies across the nation.

KNR Flatrock

Private Equity Round in 2011
KNR Flatrock distributes digital products. Their products includes screen protection, cables, chargers, cellphone cases, tablet accessories, power banks, personal audio, massagers, scales, and diffusers. Their screen and device protection system is suitable for all devices.

Consolidated Infrastructure Group

Post in 2010
Consolidated Infrastructure Group (CIG) is a Pan-African infrastructure-focused group operating in multiple sectors, including power, mining, logistics and waste management. The group’s footprint extends across 21 African countries and 3 countries in the Middle East and approximately 50% of profit is derived outside South Africa.

Cell Network

Private Equity Round in 2009
Cell Network (Pty) Ltd. is a retail company based in South Africa that specializes in cellphone products and services. It operates a network of stores providing a range of offerings from MTN, a leading telecommunications provider in the region. Cell Network facilitates contract renewals, migrations, and transfers, as well as new contract acquisitions. The company also provides pre-paid and data services, insurance options, and assistance with account queries, ensuring comprehensive support for its customers.

Knox Titanium Vault

Private Equity Round in 2009
Knox Titanium Vault is a provider of safe deposit services located in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in the storage of valuable items. The company offers secure facilities for customers to store, view, and access possessions, including important documents and gold bullion. To enhance security, Knox Titanium Vault provides additional services such as pick-up and drop-off, as well as vehicle escorts for clients. In addition to its storage solutions, the company also offers various insurance products to protect the items stored within its vaults.

Mazor Group

Post in 2009
Mazor Group Limited, founded in 1981 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in the design, supply, and installation of structural steelwork and aluminum facades for various sectors, including industrial, construction, and infrastructure. The company operates through three main divisions: Steel, Aluminium, and Glass. The Steel division focuses on the design and erection of structural steel frames for shopping centers, warehouses, and bridges, while the Aluminium division produces and installs aluminum structures such as doors, windows, and facades, catering primarily to major construction firms. The Glass division manufactures and distributes a range of glass products, including laminated and toughened safety glass. Mazor Group is committed to delivering high-quality materials and solutions to its clients.

BCE Foodservice Equipment

Acquisition in 2003
BCE Foodservice Equipment specializes in providing a comprehensive range of kitchen products and appliances tailored for the hospitality and foodservice industries. Their offerings include industrial cookware, commercial kitchen appliances, and various kitchen utensils. The product categories encompass heating, processing, refrigeration, washing, cleaning, utilities, smallwares, chefware, display ware, buffetware, storage and handling solutions, hotelware, glassware, and crockery. BCE Foodservice Equipment operates through a network of dealers and suppliers, primarily serving customers in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
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