Kleoss Capital is a private equity firm established in 2014 and based in Sandton, South Africa. It specializes in growth capital and leveraged buyout investments, primarily targeting South African companies while also considering businesses with exposure to the broader African continent. The firm is sector agnostic, investing across various industries, but refrains from direct investments in mining and real estate, opting instead to engage along their value chains. Kleoss Capital typically invests between R50 million and R150 million in its portfolio companies, often seeking significant control through minority shareholdings with protective measures. The firm aims to secure board representation and actively participate in sub-committees of the companies it invests in.
Drive Control Corporation delivers ICT products and solutions to resellers spanning micro-enterprises to large, established organizations. With its head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Although its main business is in South Africa, DCC does business in the Southern African region. In 1988, DCC entered the market as an ICT commodities distribution company. It has since grown its offering to encompass a broad range of both commodity and high-end business-focused solutions.
Debt Rescue
Private Equity Round in 2017
Debt Rescue is a South African company specializing in debt management and counseling services aimed at assisting over-indebted consumers. With a team of trained debt counselors fluent in nine of the official South African languages, the company offers personalized support to help clients understand the benefits of debt management and the counseling process in a confidential manner. Debt Rescue negotiates lower repayment plans with creditors, enabling clients to consolidate their debts into a single, manageable monthly payment. The company's services are compliant with regulations set by the National Credit Regulator, ensuring that all fees are affordable and included in the debt repayment plan. Clients can choose to arrange consultations in person or complete the process via telephone and email, making it accessible and convenient for those seeking financial relief.
TrenStar
Acquisition in 2016
TrenStar SA (Pty) Ltd. specializes in returnable packaging management solutions, offering a range of standard and specialized packaging products tailored to various industries. The company designs and manufactures packaging according to client specifications and provides comprehensive services such as equipment and container management, asset tracking, and logistical optimizations. TrenStar's capabilities include the implementation of end-to-end solutions that encompass hardware sourcing, RFID technology for data collection, and management of packaging fleets. Additionally, the company operates a command center for monitoring hardware and data integrity while also offering asset management systems to track fixed assets across multiple locations. TrenStar serves diverse sectors including automotive manufacturing, food processing, retail, and agriculture, both in South Africa and internationally. Founded in 1992 and based in Centurion, South Africa, TrenStar is a former subsidiary of Trencor Limited.
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