Makalani Management

Makalani Management Company (Pty) Ltd (“Makalani”) was established in 2005 to perform the activities of managing the R2.5 billion mezzanine asset portfolio of Makalani Holdings Ltd (“Fund I”). These activities included deal origination, mezzanine and debt structuring as well as portfolio management. Fund I is fully invested and is in a process of returning funds to its investors. Makalani is in the final stages of raising capital for a second mezzanine fund (“Fund II”) of R1 billion from a range of South African and/or foreign investors.

18 past transactions

Midas Group

Private Equity Round in 2008
Midas sells branded, guaranteed, quality parts at competitive prices to its nationwide preferred customer base through a national distribution channel. These products are distributed to more than 300 franchisees and other independent spares shops, workshops, fleets, chain stores and engineering shops.

Tourvest

Private Equity Round in 2008
Tourvest is a tourism group that offers a range of products and services that encompasses the needs of visitors to Southern Africa. It operates businesses that range from travel management companies, hotels, lodges, and restaurants to craft, curio and jewelry shops, and foreign exchange bureaux, under some 60 sector-leading brands, employing more than 5 000 people. The company was founded in 1997 through the incorporation of a number of long-established tourism companies. It is based in South Africa and is a global business, with operations in Southern, East and West Africa, India, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Caribbean, as well as having principals, associates and clients throughout the world.

Lereko

Private Equity Round in 2008
Welcome to Lereko Investments (Pty) Ltd. Established in July 2004, Lereko believes that it is ideally suited to be a significant black-owned and black-led investment house in South Africa with the credentials and intent to play a ground-breaking role in the transformation of the local economy and for its neighbours in Africa. The primary ambition is to build and grow Lereko into a relevant investment institution that will succeed beyond the original vision and personality of its founders and be known as a fair, ethical and value-adding partner in all its business dealings.

WDB Group

Private Equity Round in 2008
WDB Investment Holdings Pty Ltd. is a private equity investment firm based in Randburg, South Africa, established in 1996. The firm specializes in equity investments with a focus on promoting the economic empowerment and social upliftment of women, particularly in rural areas. WDB Investment Holdings primarily invests in sectors such as food and agriculture, residential and commercial property, media and telecommunications, technology, education, renewable energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. The firm aims to support micro and small businesses by providing debt investments and facilitating skills transfer and supply chain opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). It emphasizes board representation and operational participation of women in its investments, striving to empower them to build their micro enterprises. Through its initiatives, WDB Investment Holdings seeks to repatriate profits to the WDB Trust for the benefit of social development programs, thereby enhancing the socio-economic conditions of the communities it serves.

Fuel (South Africa)

Funding Round in 2007
Fuel is a logistics services group whose core businesses are centred on the provision of customised solutions integrating e-commerce and IT with a logistics infrastructure.

Gold Reef Resorts Limited

Private Equity Round in 2007
Gold Reef Resorts Limited, a gaming and entertainment company, operates resorts and entertainment complexes.

Tongaat Hulett

Post in 2007
Tongaat Hulett is an agriculture and agri-processing business, focusing on the complementary feedstocks of sugarcane and maize.

Gautrain Management Agency

Private Equity Round in 2007
The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) in an entity of the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG).

Shanduka Group

Private Equity Round in 2006
Shanduka Group is invested in a portfolio of listed and unlisted companies, with key holdings in the resources and food and beverage industries. Shanduka is also invested in the financial services, energy, telecoms, property and industrial sectors. The company's investment philosophy rests on partnering with firms that have a history of delivering profitable earnings and capable management teams that embrace transformation. Shanduka’s broad-based ownership demonstrates its commitment to empowerment and transformation. Part of its shareholding is held by trusts that invest in education and small business development.

Exxaro Resources

Private Equity Round in 2006
Exxaro Resources Limited is one of the largest diversified South African-based resources groups.

Sandown Motor Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2006
Sandown Motor Holdings, formerly known as Sandown Motors (Pty) Ltd, is an automotive company and a dealer network for commercial vehicles. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bryanston, South Africa.

Mvelaphanda Group

Private Equity Round in 2005
Mvelaphanda Group offers mining and marketing of platinum group metals; publishes national, regional, and community newspapers.

Nampak

Private Equity Round in 2005
Nampak Limited is a leading manufacturer of packaging products based in Sandton, South Africa, with operations extending into Africa and Europe. The company specializes in a diverse range of packaging solutions, including metal, plastic, and paper products. Its offerings encompass aluminum beverage cans and ends, tinplate food cans, and various glass packaging products like bottles for the beverage and food industries. Additionally, Nampak produces HDPE and PET bottles, plastic closures, and a variety of packaging solutions for sectors such as dairy, fruit juice, and personal care. The company also manufactures corrugated boxes, folding cartons, and tissue products. Founded in 1968, Nampak serves both domestic and international markets, addressing the needs of multiple industries through its comprehensive product portfolio.

Metropolitan

Private Equity Round in 2005
Metropolitan, a division of MMI Holdings, is a financial services company providing long-term insurance solutions and health administration.

FirstRand Limited

Private Equity Round in 2005
FirstRand Limited provides banking, insurance and investment products and services to retail, commercial, corporate and public sector customers in South Africa and various African countries. The Company consists of a portfolio of financial services franchises, including First National Bank (FNB), a retail and commercial bank; Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a corporate and investment bank; WesBank, its installment finance business, and Ashburton Investments, its investment management business

Gold Fields

Post in 2005
Gold Fields Ltd produces gold and holds gold reserves and resources. The company also produces copper. The company is active in underground and surface gold, copper, and silver mining, as well as related activities such as exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting.

Mondi Group

Private Equity Round in 2005
Mondi is an international packaging and paper Group employing services firm.
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