Private Equity Round in 2024
PharmEasy is a health tech startup founded in 2015 by Dharmil Sheth, Mikhil Innani, and Dhaval Shah, operating as a subsidiary of Ascent Health. The company offers an online platform that streamlines the supply chain of pharmaceuticals by digitizing the process of medicine delivery. It provides services such as teleconsultation, medicine deliveries, and diagnostic test sample collections, facilitating connections between patients and local pharmacy stores and diagnostic centers. By improving accessibility and affordability, PharmEasy aims to meet extensive medical needs and enhance the overall healthcare experience for its users. The startup is backed by several prominent investors, including Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Temasek Holdings.
Jem builds HR Software for companies with frontline workers. Using WhatsApp, we make it easy for HR and Payroll Managers to send payslips, process leave requests and communicate with thousands of frontline workers in just a few clicks. Jem is system-agnostic and easily plugs into your existing payroll system, whether it's Sage or SAP. That means we can get you up and running in a day. HR and Payroll managers use the Jem Dashboard, a simple web-based application to communicate with their entire workforce. Frontline employees use the Jem WhatsApp channel to request payslips, apply for leave or take a salary advance without the need for an email address or an employee self-service app.
Private Equity Round in 2022
Otodom is an online platform that facilitates the buying and renting of real estate, including apartments, houses, rooms, and commercial properties. The service allows users to view and post advertisements for various real estate listings, providing access to information about thousands of properties. By enabling clients to explore a wide range of options, Otodom aims to assist individuals in making informed decisions regarding real estate transactions at competitive prices.
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform founded in 2019, specializing in the freshwater fish and seafood market. It operates as a B2B marketplace that connects small fishermen and farmers along the Indian coast with fragmented retail demand across the country. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence for demand-supply matching, Captain Fresh aims to streamline the harvest-to-retail process, ensuring efficiency and quality in seafood distribution. The platform also provides digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better deals for feed and seed while helping local fishermen and retailers manage their materials and orders more effectively.
The Student Hub will publish e-books with links to other resources, while students will also be able to react to content when they are confused or find it difficult. ERAOnline will allow them to send comments and messages to authors, publishers and peers, and every student will be connected with a subject expert to assist them when they get stuck.
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the process of shipping for freight forwarders and online vendors. The platform facilitates the pick-up of goods from various sellers and uses selected logistics services for delivery. It offers services such as package pick-up and fulfillment centers, along with tools that assist logistics providers in managing shipments effectively. Shipper's technology predicts shipping routes and consolidates packages destined for the same location. Additionally, it features a multi-carrier API, allowing sellers to manage their orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from multiple logistics providers directly from their mobile devices.
VTEX is a developer of a cloud-based eCommerce platform that assists companies in modernizing their operations and eliminating the need for software updates. The platform offers an end-to-end omnichannel commerce solution, enabling retailers, brands, and B2B manufacturers to collaborate effectively with third-party suppliers and launch their own marketplaces. It supports users in building online stores, managing orders across various channels, and creating seamless shopping experiences. VTEX primarily generates revenue from Brazil, followed by other markets in Latin America and globally.
Immutable Systems, founded in 2018 and based in Sydney, Australia, develops video games that integrate blockchain technology to enhance player experience. The company, previously known as Fuel Games, focuses on creating a platform that allows players to own digital assets and engage in secure trading. By utilizing the Ethereum blockchain, Immutable Systems aims to provide scalable infrastructure that promotes transparency in in-game economies, empowering players with greater control over their gaming experiences. The company's innovative approach includes offering tools and services that facilitate the development and management of player-owned assets, fostering a user-friendly environment for both gamers and developers.
SweepSouth is an online home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted service professionals across four countries. The platform offers a convenient way to book a range of services, including home cleaning, gardening, pool cleaning, heavy lifting, and maintenance, all accessible through a phone, tablet, or computer. By providing a user-friendly interface, SweepSouth enables clients to quickly find suitable pre-vetted professionals. The company aims to modernize the home services industry in Africa, focusing on creating positive experiences for both customers and service providers. With a mission to foster happy homes, SweepSouth prioritizes offering dignified and flexible work opportunities at fair compensation for its service providers, serving thousands of satisfied customers monthly.
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, the USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential, and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.
Takealot.com is one of South Africa's largest online retailers, offering over 9 million products across 17 categories. Founded in 2011, the platform provides a comprehensive selection that includes games, music, books, and various lifestyle items such as home and kitchen goods, baby and toddler products, health and beauty items, and sports equipment. The company prioritizes customer experience, ensuring a seamless shopping journey from browsing to delivery. Takealot.com also features its own logistics services to facilitate secure home delivery, reinforcing its commitment to being a leading online shopping destination in Africa.
The Problem: Most of the bus companies are badly referenced on Google. Moreover, those companies do not offer online payment. It exists the phone booking but calling centers do not answer or the line is busy. The last solution to buy a bus ticket is to go to the terminal but all the companies have their own bus terminal. There is no online platform that concentrates the bus company offers and information such as bus services, or different prices. The Solution: We offer two solutions: a BtoC and a BtoBtoC system. The BtoC is the busportal.pe website where customers can compare all the companies integrated on the website and buy their bus tickets online. The BtoBtoC solution is a integrated selling platform on the bus websites to manage their billing process online. The Opportunity: We are working both in local and international market. The company local market is defined by the country. We are targeting the mid-Low and Mid-High segment both local and international travelers. We offer various different bus services to target a large audience. We are currently targeting internet users. Latin America has 1 billion bus travelers per year, with an internet growth rate around 12%. The mobile phone penetration is 112%. Competitive Advantage: First mover Advantage in the Peruvian market. We have two weapons: the mobile application will be automatically install on Movistar's mobile phone in every country we are going as we have the exclusivity with Movistar and Telefonica. Moreover we have signed some agreements with the Peruvian government to let them use our widget on the Peruvian official websites. the widget is a access to the Busportal database with the design of the website where the widget is implemented. The Revenue Model: We have various mechanisms to generate revenue. The main mechanism is the commission both BtoC and BtoBtoC paid by the bus companies on each bus ticket we sell. We do not charge the customer for our fee. We also generate selling reports for the bus companies to improve efficiency. We are developing additional mechanisms such the fee on a disbursement, ads on the website. As we have a positive and consequent treasury (we pay our suppliers 20 days after) we can generate financial revenues.
Private Equity Round in 2017
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, home appliances, and personal care items. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the platform has grown to serve 75 million registered users and generates over 10 million daily visits. Flipkart efficiently handles approximately 8 million shipments per month, a figure that continues to rise. The company is also the parent of Flipkart Ventures, which invests in early-stage companies. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by Walmart, further strengthening its position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. With a workforce of around 33,000 employees, Flipkart remains a significant player in the Indian online retail market.
Takealot.com is one of South Africa's largest online retailers, offering over 9 million products across 17 categories. Founded in 2011, the platform provides a comprehensive selection that includes games, music, books, and various lifestyle items such as home and kitchen goods, baby and toddler products, health and beauty items, and sports equipment. The company prioritizes customer experience, ensuring a seamless shopping journey from browsing to delivery. Takealot.com also features its own logistics services to facilitate secure home delivery, reinforcing its commitment to being a leading online shopping destination in Africa.
The Problem: Most of the bus companies are badly referenced on Google. Moreover, those companies do not offer online payment. It exists the phone booking but calling centers do not answer or the line is busy. The last solution to buy a bus ticket is to go to the terminal but all the companies have their own bus terminal. There is no online platform that concentrates the bus company offers and information such as bus services, or different prices. The Solution: We offer two solutions: a BtoC and a BtoBtoC system. The BtoC is the busportal.pe website where customers can compare all the companies integrated on the website and buy their bus tickets online. The BtoBtoC solution is a integrated selling platform on the bus websites to manage their billing process online. The Opportunity: We are working both in local and international market. The company local market is defined by the country. We are targeting the mid-Low and Mid-High segment both local and international travelers. We offer various different bus services to target a large audience. We are currently targeting internet users. Latin America has 1 billion bus travelers per year, with an internet growth rate around 12%. The mobile phone penetration is 112%. Competitive Advantage: First mover Advantage in the Peruvian market. We have two weapons: the mobile application will be automatically install on Movistar's mobile phone in every country we are going as we have the exclusivity with Movistar and Telefonica. Moreover we have signed some agreements with the Peruvian government to let them use our widget on the Peruvian official websites. the widget is a access to the Busportal database with the design of the website where the widget is implemented. The Revenue Model: We have various mechanisms to generate revenue. The main mechanism is the commission both BtoC and BtoBtoC paid by the bus companies on each bus ticket we sell. We do not charge the customer for our fee. We also generate selling reports for the bus companies to improve efficiency. We are developing additional mechanisms such the fee on a disbursement, ads on the website. As we have a positive and consequent treasury (we pay our suppliers 20 days after) we can generate financial revenues.
Udemy, Inc. is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses for students globally, covering subjects such as development, business, finance, IT, personal development, design, marketing, and health. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also provides corporate learning solutions through Udemy Business, which offers subscription access to thousands of courses and tools for employee training and development. The platform hosts a diverse marketplace with content in various languages, allowing learners to connect with real-world experts. Udemy operates primarily in North America and is structured into two segments: Consumer and Enterprise, with the latter generating the most revenue. The company's focus on leveraging data and technology aims to enhance the learning experience and facilitate effective skill development for individuals and organizations.
Twiggle transforms the e-commerce search and discovery experience by connecting shoppers to the products they are looking to buy faster and more accurately. Using the most advanced technologies in machine learning, natural language processing, and knowledge engineering, Twiggle’s AI-powered solutions are designed to enhance, not replace, a retailer’s existing search engine or e-commerce platform. Built on both a human-like understanding of linguistic structure and a deep retail awareness, Twiggle enables retailers to bring the best of the in-store shopping experience online. Founded in 2014, Twiggle is backed by some of the most respected global entrepreneurs and investors, including Alibaba, Naspers, Yahoo! Japan, State of Mind Ventures and Mizmaa Ventures. Twiggle's Board of Directors includes Dr. Udi Manber, former Head of Search at Google, Amazon, and Yahoo! Japan. Twiggle was named a Gartner Cool Vendor and ranked one of the top 100 AI companies by CB Insights.
Picup Technologies is a prominent on-demand logistics provider in South Africa, specializing in the delivery of documents, packages, parcels, and other items. With over 5,000 active delivery agents, the company caters to the expanding e-commerce and retail sectors in the region. Picup's platform enhances delivery efficiency by offering features such as load allocation, real-time tracking, and proof of delivery, along with automated payment processing. This enables businesses and transporters to optimize their planning without the need to account for fluctuating demand periods, streamlining the last-mile delivery process significantly.
Avenida Compras operates an e-commerce site to sell products online. The products include home products, clothing and some electronic devices. Alan Kraus, Andres Freire, Federico Malek, Pablo Orlando, Pablo Simon Casarino, and Santiago Bilinkis founded Avenida Compras on July 1, 2013, with its headquarters in Buenos Aires in Argentina. It operates as a subsidiary of Avenida.
Konga Online Shopping Limited is a prominent online marketplace based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2012. The platform offers a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion items, home and kitchen appliances, toys, and health and beauty products. It also features categories such as groceries, books, sports equipment, and automotive supplies. Konga aims to expand the online shopping experience in Nigeria, where less than one percent of the population currently shops online. As a subsidiary of Zinox Technologies Limited since 2018, Konga has received several accolades, including recognition as the Best Online Retailer and Best E-Commerce Company at the Marketing World Awards. The company is committed to promoting online shopping and enhancing accessibility for Nigerian consumers.
Private Equity Round in 2015
M4JAM is a micro jobbing platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that connects businesses with local communities through gig technology. By facilitating access to informal markets, M4JAM enables a diverse range of organizations, including brands, start-ups, SMEs, NGOs, and governments, to tap into a large community of individuals available for on-demand tasks. The platform empowers users by rewarding them for completing various assignments, thereby fostering economic upliftment and creating valuable data assets for businesses. Through its innovative approach, M4JAM helps companies navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing environment by enhancing their agility and relevance in the marketplace.
Takealot.com is one of South Africa's largest online retailers, offering over 9 million products across 17 categories. Founded in 2011, the platform provides a comprehensive selection that includes games, music, books, and various lifestyle items such as home and kitchen goods, baby and toddler products, health and beauty items, and sports equipment. The company prioritizes customer experience, ensuring a seamless shopping journey from browsing to delivery. Takealot.com also features its own logistics services to facilitate secure home delivery, reinforcing its commitment to being a leading online shopping destination in Africa.
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, home appliances, and personal care items. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the platform has grown to serve 75 million registered users and generates over 10 million daily visits. Flipkart efficiently handles approximately 8 million shipments per month, a figure that continues to rise. The company is also the parent of Flipkart Ventures, which invests in early-stage companies. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by Walmart, further strengthening its position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. With a workforce of around 33,000 employees, Flipkart remains a significant player in the Indian online retail market.
Avenida Compras operates an e-commerce site to sell products online. The products include home products, clothing and some electronic devices. Alan Kraus, Andres Freire, Federico Malek, Pablo Orlando, Pablo Simon Casarino, and Santiago Bilinkis founded Avenida Compras on July 1, 2013, with its headquarters in Buenos Aires in Argentina. It operates as a subsidiary of Avenida.
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, home appliances, and personal care items. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the platform has grown to serve 75 million registered users and generates over 10 million daily visits. Flipkart efficiently handles approximately 8 million shipments per month, a figure that continues to rise. The company is also the parent of Flipkart Ventures, which invests in early-stage companies. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by Walmart, further strengthening its position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. With a workforce of around 33,000 employees, Flipkart remains a significant player in the Indian online retail market.
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, home appliances, and personal care items. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the platform has grown to serve 75 million registered users and generates over 10 million daily visits. Flipkart efficiently handles approximately 8 million shipments per month, a figure that continues to rise. The company is also the parent of Flipkart Ventures, which invests in early-stage companies. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by Walmart, further strengthening its position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. With a workforce of around 33,000 employees, Flipkart remains a significant player in the Indian online retail market.
Konga Online Shopping Limited is a prominent online marketplace based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2012. The platform offers a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion items, home and kitchen appliances, toys, and health and beauty products. It also features categories such as groceries, books, sports equipment, and automotive supplies. Konga aims to expand the online shopping experience in Nigeria, where less than one percent of the population currently shops online. As a subsidiary of Zinox Technologies Limited since 2018, Konga has received several accolades, including recognition as the Best Online Retailer and Best E-Commerce Company at the Marketing World Awards. The company is committed to promoting online shopping and enhancing accessibility for Nigerian consumers.
Private Equity Round in 2013
PayProp is a cloud-based payment platform designed for the property management industry, focusing on streamlining rental payment processes. It automates the collection of tenant payments and ensures accurate disbursements to property agents, landlords, and contractors, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reducing administrative costs. By leveraging advanced technology, PayProp facilitates secure transactions and provides comprehensive transactional control, which is crucial for regulatory compliance in the rental market. The platform is currently operational in South Africa and the United Kingdom, supporting client agencies in managing residential lettings effectively. Additionally, PayProp offers tenant risk management tools to further assist property managers in mitigating potential risks associated with rentals.
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, home appliances, and personal care items. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the platform has grown to serve 75 million registered users and generates over 10 million daily visits. Flipkart efficiently handles approximately 8 million shipments per month, a figure that continues to rise. The company is also the parent of Flipkart Ventures, which invests in early-stage companies. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by Walmart, further strengthening its position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. With a workforce of around 33,000 employees, Flipkart remains a significant player in the Indian online retail market.
Konga Online Shopping Limited is a prominent online marketplace based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2012. The platform offers a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion items, home and kitchen appliances, toys, and health and beauty products. It also features categories such as groceries, books, sports equipment, and automotive supplies. Konga aims to expand the online shopping experience in Nigeria, where less than one percent of the population currently shops online. As a subsidiary of Zinox Technologies Limited since 2018, Konga has received several accolades, including recognition as the Best Online Retailer and Best E-Commerce Company at the Marketing World Awards. The company is committed to promoting online shopping and enhancing accessibility for Nigerian consumers.
Aukro is the largest online trading portal in the Czech Republic, originating as an auction site in 2003. Based in Brno, it provides a diverse marketplace where users can buy and sell both new and used goods across 22 product categories, including electronics, clothing, and sporting equipment. Aukro's business model allows for transactions at fixed prices or through auctions, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. Additionally, the platform offers a membership program for professional marketers, enhancing the selling experience for businesses. With its extensive selection and user-friendly features, Aukro has established itself as a key player in the Czech online retail market.
LazienkaPlus is a retailer specializing in household appliances and accessories. The company offers a diverse range of products, including toilet seats, bathing showers, bathing kits, trays, bathroom furniture, shelves, valves, kitchen sinks, waste shredders, cooking boards, room heaters, boilers, radiators, and solar collectors. By providing quality household items, LazienkaPlus aims to meet the needs of its clients and enhance their living spaces.
FixeAds is a Portuguese company established in 2007 that operates an online classifieds platform. The company focuses on providing free and user-friendly auctions for the buying and selling of various products and services. Through its platform, FixeAds simplifies the process for users, enabling them to engage in transactions with ease.
VTEX is a developer of a cloud-based eCommerce platform that assists companies in modernizing their operations and eliminating the need for software updates. The platform offers an end-to-end omnichannel commerce solution, enabling retailers, brands, and B2B manufacturers to collaborate effectively with third-party suppliers and launch their own marketplaces. It supports users in building online stores, managing orders across various channels, and creating seamless shopping experiences. VTEX primarily generates revenue from Brazil, followed by other markets in Latin America and globally.
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, home appliances, and personal care items. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the platform has grown to serve 75 million registered users and generates over 10 million daily visits. Flipkart efficiently handles approximately 8 million shipments per month, a figure that continues to rise. The company is also the parent of Flipkart Ventures, which invests in early-stage companies. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by Walmart, further strengthening its position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. With a workforce of around 33,000 employees, Flipkart remains a significant player in the Indian online retail market.
MALL.cz is an online retailer in the Czech Republic. The site also operates in Germany, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. The company runs more than 45 e-shops in the region with 1,200 product categories.
The roots of Netretail Holding Group date back to the year 2000, when our first shop, www.bilezbozi.cz, was launched. It became a truly legendary shop with kitchen appliances in the Czech Republic, mainly for its unbiased customer service it offered. Shortly afterwards, we launched additional shops with other mass consumer items. We have ventured into DIY, petfood, sport and fashion. Our Czech venture has gained the status of the pure play market leader, a position that has continued to strengthened over time. We launched our shops in Slovakia and Hungary in 2005 and Poland in 2006 and Germany in 2007. We divested Germany in 2011, and refocused ourselves in CEE. We acquired a minority position in Slovenian market leader later in 2011 and we are actively looking for opportunities to grow our business both organically and through partnerships. Netretail Holding Group is now a part of Naspers (JSE: NPN), a global media company with notable investments in Internet companies worldwide.
Slando is a Classifieds company.
Navegg is a Latin American company focused on online targeting that offers agencies, advertisers, publishers, websites, and blogs with Big Data, DMP, and analytics solutions. The company collects, processes, and organizes online users’ anonymous data to facilitate profile definition and clusterization in order to improve communication with the targeted audience, client relationship, and advertising campaigns. It offers solutions for audience analysis, audience planning, and segmentation.Navegg collects navigation data on every website that has Navegg’s technology, a JavaScript tag. The data, which is anonymous, is analyzed and compared to other online users’ online behavior. These people are clustered according to mathematical and statistics’ methods which are based on market studies and research about consumer behavior and trends. It has over 100 million online users segmented according to their interests, purchase intention, online behavior, and social-demographics information.Navegg offers web analytic tools to facilitate data analysis and monitoring in online platforms. Navegg Analytics is a solution intended for blogs, institutional websites, and small ecommerce sites that have low traffic volume and only wish to analyze audience data. Navegg Ecommerce is a solution for small- and medium-sized ecommerce companies that have up to 1 million users and wish to understand their audience profile, abandonment percentage, and average ticket; and keep track of the attribution method and each campaign’s impact and ROI. The solution enables them to find out what other websites their audience visit and helps them do re-targeting, advertise on those websites, and personalize offers.Navegg is based in São Paulo, Brazil.
InSales is a SaaS eCommerce Platform with multichannel integration.
With over two hundred thousand merchants, Multiply is the largest marketplace in Southeast Asia. The service started life as a social networking site in 2004, bringing innovations such as the news feed to the industry, but has evolved into the purest example of social shopping on the web today. The shops, the products, the transactions, and of course, the buyers, all live within the Multiply ecosystem. Multiply's ecommerce platform offers sellers a combination of ecommerce and social communications tools that can not be found on any other site. Multiply was acquired by Naspers in the fall of 2010, and is headquartered in Jakarta with an additional office in Manila.
Brandsclub is the largest shopping club in Brazil, established in March 2009. It operates an online platform that offers consumers access to a variety of high-quality products from renowned brands at discounts of up to 90%. This unique business model allows customers to purchase desirable items at significantly reduced prices while providing brands an opportunity to sell excess inventory and previous collections. The shopping club ensures that it collaborates only with reputable brands that have a solid track record in both national and international retail markets. In 2011, Brandsclub was acquired by Rocket Company, integrating it into Brazil's largest e-commerce entity. The platform supports multiple payment options, enhancing the shopping experience for its users.
BuzzCity is a mobile media company that provides brand owners and agencies with access to a global advertising network focused on the mobile internet. The company's network consists of publishers worldwide, complemented by BuzzCity's own mobile media properties. As a prominent player in the international market, BuzzCity has cultivated extensive expertise in understanding mobile consumers, enabling marketers to effectively reach their target audiences through various advertising and publisher programs. The company primarily operates in Asia, offering internet advertising services that connect clients with mobile sites and applications.
BuzzCity is a mobile media company that provides brand owners and agencies with access to a global advertising network focused on the mobile internet. The company's network consists of publishers worldwide, complemented by BuzzCity's own mobile media properties. As a prominent player in the international market, BuzzCity has cultivated extensive expertise in understanding mobile consumers, enabling marketers to effectively reach their target audiences through various advertising and publisher programs. The company primarily operates in Asia, offering internet advertising services that connect clients with mobile sites and applications.
Nimbuzz is a mobile communication and entertainment platform that facilitates free and low-cost mobile phone calls, video calling, instant messaging, and social networking through internet connectivity. With over 150 million users worldwide and a daily growth rate of 210,000 registrations, Nimbuzz operates in over 200 countries, allowing seamless communication across various devices, including mobile phones and PCs. The platform supports integration with popular social networks such as Facebook, Google Talk, and Twitter, enhancing user engagement. Headquartered in Gurgaon, India, with regional offices in Dubai and the Netherlands, Nimbuzz is led by CEO Vikas Saxena, who oversees its global strategy and operations. The company is backed by investors like Mangrove Capital Partners and the Naspers group, and its user-friendly application encourages individuals to explore the full potential of mobile internet communication.
Tradus is a global marketplace for used commercial vehicles and heavy equipment. Tradus allows professionals to offer their (used) machines. Potential buyers from all over the world can contact sellers directly using phone or the contact form. Tradus is part of the OLX group, a network of leading classifieds platforms in 45 markets, including brands like OLX, Avito, Letgo, Dubizzle, Storia, Stradia, among others. The OLX Group connects people to buy, sell or exchange used goods and services by making it fast and easy for anyone to post a listing through their mobile phone or on the web. Hundreds of millions of people around the world generate more than 1.9 billion monthly visits, 37 billion monthly page views and 54 million listings every month on the OLX Group's online marketplaces.
Private Equity Round in 2007
SuperSport funds, produces, and and broadcasts sporting content across the African continent on the DStv platform. It produces ten channels for the DStv platform as well as a number of channels for reception on handheld services. The SuperSport website streams highlights. SuperSport’s array of live coverage includes the major World Cup tournaments, the Olympic Games, the golf majors, the tennis Grand Slam events, F1, and various other major and local leagues of sports such as rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, motorsport, cycling, aquatics, athletics, and boxing. SuperSport is based in Randburg, Johannesburg. Its holding company is MultiChoice and its ultimate parent company is Naspers, a broad-based multi-national media group.
Nimbuzz is a mobile communication and entertainment platform that facilitates free and low-cost mobile phone calls, video calling, instant messaging, and social networking through internet connectivity. With over 150 million users worldwide and a daily growth rate of 210,000 registrations, Nimbuzz operates in over 200 countries, allowing seamless communication across various devices, including mobile phones and PCs. The platform supports integration with popular social networks such as Facebook, Google Talk, and Twitter, enhancing user engagement. Headquartered in Gurgaon, India, with regional offices in Dubai and the Netherlands, Nimbuzz is led by CEO Vikas Saxena, who oversees its global strategy and operations. The company is backed by investors like Mangrove Capital Partners and the Naspers group, and its user-friendly application encourages individuals to explore the full potential of mobile internet communication.
The Abril Group is a prominent communication, education, and logistics organization in Latin America, established in 1950 as a small publishing house. Based in Brazil, Abril has evolved to become a significant player in disseminating information, culture, and education while contributing to the nation's development. The company's journey began with the launch of the Brazilian version of Donald Duck magazine, which set a standard for quality in publishing and fostered a strong journalistic culture. Through its various holdings and subsidiaries, Abril operates in media, distribution, and logistics, consistently prioritizing innovation to meet the changing needs of its audience. The founder, Victor Civita, aimed to create a company that embodies hope and growth, values still reflected in Abril's operations today.